When a woman is economically empowered, she lifts up her family, her community, and future generations. Studies show women reinvest the majority of their income—up to 90%—into those around them, creating a ripple effect of opportunity.

Economists estimate that 1 empowered woman can positively impact up to 30 people in her community through reinvestment in health, education, and well-being.

70% of women-owned businesses in Africa and the diaspora fail due to a lack of proper structure, inadequate funding, and a skills gap that leaves them unprepared to sustain and grow.

Without access to capital, most women entrepreneurs struggle to keep up with rising demands. The pressure on their cash flow can become unbearable—pushing many to abandon their dreams before they truly begin.

But it’s not just about funding.

They also need intensive business training and intimate, long-term mentorship—the kind that equips them to navigate adversity, build systems, and create sustainable growth.

At The Changeover Foundation, we meet these needs—one woman, one business, one community at a time.

• African women are the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the world.

• 87% lack access to formal funding.

• A $500 microgrant can fund inventory, equipment, or expansion.

• Mentorship increases business success by over 70%.

• Women reinvest up to 90% of their income into their families and communities.