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The African Women Entrepreneurship Empowerment Project (AWEEP) workshop held in Chengdu, China, radiated energy, innovation, and inspiration, offering a transformative experience for its participants. The event brought together a diverse group of African women entrepreneurs committed to expanding their business horizons and fostering sustainable growth across the continent.
Among the attendees, Barulagane Gaoganye and Bengingazi Sibanda stood out as active participants who seized the opportunity to visit one of China’s leading logistics companies. This exclusive visit provided them with firsthand exposure to cutting-edge operational models, advanced management systems, and innovative business strategies that drive efficiency and competitiveness in global markets.
The site visit served as a valuable benchmarking experience, enabling both entrepreneurs to gain practical insights into scaling operations, optimizing processes, enhancing customer engagement, and improving strategic planning. By observing best practices in logistics and supply chain management, they identified adaptable strategies to strengthen and expand their own ventures.
Following their immersive experience, Gaoganye and Sibanda delivered insightful presentations reflecting on their learnings. They shared actionable takeaways and outlined how they plan to integrate these global strategies into their businesses back home—demonstrating the tangible impact of international exposure on entrepreneurial growth and innovation.
The AWEEP initiative continues to play a pivotal role in empowering African women entrepreneurs through funding, mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. Its mission is to foster business success, create employment opportunities, and drive inclusive economic and social development across Africa.
The Chengdu workshop exemplified AWEEP’s dedication to connecting African entrepreneurs with global best practices, ensuring that participants not only gain knowledge but also acquire the confidence and tools to implement transformative change. By merging hands-on learning with expert mentorship and access to financial resources, AWEEP equips women with the capacity to scale their enterprises and contribute meaningfully to their local and national economies.
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Participants leave the program with renewed confidence, actionable strategies, and expanded professional networks, positioning them to become catalysts for innovation, job creation, and sustainable community impact. Through initiatives like this, AWEEP continues to reinforce the vital role of women-led enterprises in driving inclusive growth and long-term economic resilience across Africa.



