African and African-descendant women navigate greater hurdles in Education, Economy, and Society
Meanwhile, a rising wave of contributions from these Women to Society and their Communities
Global Education, Health, Global Economic, Societal Hurdles
Migration and Displacement
A need for more Role Models & Representation
Lack of Unity, Connections, and Relationships
Africa has the highest rate
of women entrepreneurs at
compared to Europe's
5.7%
Creating the 1st Global AI Platform
Connecting African and African-descendant women Empowering
through Education, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship, and Well-being
WINSKILLS
Education and Training
self-esteem
Economic empowerment and access to capital
Protecting physical and mental health
Transforming memory into a force for leadership, resilience, and innovation
"At ADWIN, we harness the power of AI not to replace the human connection, but to deepen it — offering personalized skills training, meaningful mentor-mentee matches, and continuous support for African and African-descendant women. We center their realities, embrace their ambitions, and challenge the biases that too often distort their potential in tech-driven systems"
Be part of this movement
Connect and empower 1 million African and African-descendant women globally by 2030 through education, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
We aim to create opportunities and build a strong network of women driving change worldwide
Join us and be part of this movement!
A unique 360º approach based on 5 Pillars
WINSKILLS
Train to Transform
WinSkills is more than just a digital platform—it is an ecosystem. ADWIN deploys an innovative approach that combines a digital platform with in-person experiences to develop essential talents and skills for a sustainable future. This program aims to address local needs while integrating a global dimension, emphasizing education as a lever for transformation
- Educational programs dedicated to African and African-descendant women
- Scholarships to talented youth in need
- Personalized guidance
- Training for future-oriented professions
WINCONFIDENCE
Building Confidence and Inspiring Future Generations
WinConfidence is a global mentorship program connecting inspiring women leaders with emerging young talents, offering personalized guidance to help them maximize their potential
- Highlighting role models
- Organizing conferences, masterclasses, and media campaigns to showcase these inspiring figures
- Creating interactive platforms
- Providing new perspectives for the future
WINCAPITAL
Funding to Accelerate Change
WinCapital simplifies access to public and private financing to support entrepreneurial and innovative projects led by African and African-descendant women
- Identify and map existing solutions
- Create bridges between funding opportunities and beneficiaries
- Select and fund high-impact local talents
- Support inclusive and tailored financing models
WINWELL
Thriving in Balance to Succeed Better
WinWell program focuses on the physical, mental, and social well-being of African and African-descendant women, whose vulnerabilities are heightened by specific challenges
- Share integrated physical and mental health care solutions
- Provide targeted support for single mothers
- Create a sustainable ecosystem for health and well-being
WINHERITAGE
Where Legacy Meets Leadership
WINHERITAGE is a journey of reconnection—honoring history, heritage, and identity to unlock the power of memory as a catalyst for resilience, innovation, and leadership.
By embracing ancestral wisdom, WINHERITAGE transforms the past into a living force that shapes a bold and empowered future for African and African-descendant women.
- Celebrate Ancestral Knowledge
- Storytelling & Transmission
- Heritage as a Tool for Empowerment
- Global Movement Rooted in Memory
Backed by Global Partners
Our Team
Meet the driving forces behind our success, where our collective strength shines brighter than our size.
Elisabeth Moreno
Business Woman, Former Minister,
ADWIN co-founder
George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga
Global Inclusion Expert,
ADWIN co-founder
Prescillia Avenel-Delpha
Managing Director Trace+,
ADWIN co-founder
Raffaella GOZZELINO
From Italy & Cape Verde
Based in Portugal
Lina KACYEM
From Cameroon and US
Based in Ivory Coast
Meriem BOUDJADJA
From Algeria
Based in Saint Martin
Ornella BONIOMA
From Congo and DRC
Based in Congo and DRC
Natasha NGUNDU
From Zimbabwe
Based in United Kingdom
Monica Soares
From Portugal
based in Portugal
Luvna Arnassalon
From Mauritius
based in Mauritius
Margo Larusso
From Rwanda and Italy
based in Rwanda
Marina Sauzet
Based in Ivory Coast
Fatou Camara Thiam
From Senegal
Based in France
ADWIN's Godmothers & Main partners
The remarkable women that
amplify our impact.
Debora Katisa Carvalho
First Lady of Cabo Verde – Advocate for social inclusion, education, and the empowerment of women and youth across island communities
Dominique Ouattara
First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire – Champion of child protection and women’s rights,
Founder of the Children of Africa Foundation
Temitope Enitan Ogunwus
Queen of the Ile-Ife Kingdom (Nigeria)
Euphrasie Kouassi Yao
Former Minister for the Promotion of Women, the Family and Child Protection - Special Advisor to the Prime Minister UNESCO Chairholder
Our Events
SAVE THE DATE ✨ | ADWIN – International Women’s Day 2026
March 8, 2026 , 🕒 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM EST
The 2026 UN theme for International Women’s Day is bold and unequivocal :
“Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL women and girls.”
A global call to dismantle structural barriers, challenge discriminatory systems, and ensure equitable justice.
At ADWIN, this is not a slogan.
It is our mission.
Join us for a powerful global gathering connecting Africa and its diaspora , where leadership meets responsibility, and commitment turns into measurable action.
What to expect
– A 2-day Global Forum of People & Business Connections
– A clear walkthrough of our five pillars driving structural change
– The first public demo of WINCONFIDENCE, our flagship leadership and mentorship initiative
– ADWIN Talks with inspiring leaders across sectors and continents.
Because advancing equity requires women leading and men taking responsibility.
Event timing
🗓 Sunday, March 8, 2026
🕒 3:00 PM CET | 2:00 PM GMT | 9:00 AM EST
📍 Virtual event Zoom Link
📌 Save the date, add it to your calendar, and invite the women in your network who should be in the room.
Our Featured Speakers
Olivier Laouchez
Founder & CEO, TRACE
Mery Andrade
NBA Assistant Coach
Dr. Anino Emuwa
Founder & CEO, 100 Women @ Davos & Africa Women CEOs Network
There are no events at the moment. Please check back in a few days.
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ADWIN is the first Global Impact Network dedicated to accelerating African and African-descendant women across leadership, capital, mentorship and wellbeing. We collaborate with forward-thinking brands and institutions to build measurable, sustainable change.
ADWIN
A global non-profit providing mentorship and entrepreneurship opportunities to African descendant women across the world.
