Together under the AU–WYFEI 2030 Initiative, we aim to unlock USD 100 billion for 10 million women and youth by 2030.
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The WYFEI – Private Sector Alliance is a continental platform launched by the African Union (AU) and anchored by the Sterling One Foundation to mobilize, coordinate, and engage private sector actors. The WYFEI – Private Sector Alliance is uniting forward-thinking companies to transform lives, markets, and Africa’s future.
We seek to unlock $100 Billion in investments and Empower 10 Million Women & Youth by 2030.
Africa is young, bold, and full of promise. Yet:
If this potential remains untapped, Africa risks missing a once-in-a-generation chance. The WYFEI – Private Sector Alliance is a response. Anchored on the AU WYFEI 2030 Initiative, it is mobilizing thousands of companies to invest, innovate, and empower youth and women across the continent of Africa.
This is not just CSR. This is nation-building. Market-shaping. Future-proofing business and society.
Unlock $100B in investments and empower 10M women & youth by 2030.
Mobilize companies to commit multi-year support across finance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and workforce development for women and youth in Africa.
Who Can Join? Open to African and international private sector stakeholders whose investments align with WYFEI’s goals.
Sign the Commitment Charter with pledges (financial, in-kind, or strategic).
Sign the WYFEI Charter – a multi-year commitment.
Choose Your Pledge – 3-year, 5-year, or custom.
Finance, skills, workforce, entrepreneurship.
Annual impact updates, co-branded recognition.
Sterling One Foundation (SOF) serves as Anchor Organisation & Secretariat.
Policy leadership & continental oversight.
Anchor organization & coordination.
Investment, innovation & implementation.
Learning, networking, and accountability.
Annual WYFEI Private Sector Report (AU + SOF) showcases progress, impact stories, and lessons.
Sign the Commitment Charter with pledges (financial, in-kind, or strategic).
Annual WYFEI Private Sector Report (AU + SOF) showcases progress, impact stories, and lessons.
Commitment to transparent reporting ensures trust and credibility.
Be a part of the next Private sector collective meet-up hosted by Sterling One Foundation. Follow on the SOF media platforms.
The WYFEI – Private Sector Alliance is Africa’s leading platform for engaging the private sector in delivering inclusive growth for women and youth.
we can unlock opportunities for millions of women and youth, driving sustainable impact across the continent.
Explore inspiring stories and updates about our initiatives, successes, and the lives we’ve touched. See how your support is creating real, lasting change in communities worldwide.
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