Deadline: August 22, 2025.

The African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) initiative, led by Africa CDC and co-chaired by Speak Up Africa, is committed to advancing gender equity in digital health across Africa. We collaborate on policy actions, and training and skills development initiatives to increase the representation and leadership of African women in digital health.

THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

The need for increasingly rapid and context-specific responses to diseases in Africa is growing and digital health provides many of the solutions that are needed. Digital healthcare start-ups, many led by women, are emerging across the continent. They support these start-ups and advocate for women’s involvement in digital health policy.

However, women face challenges accessing finance, receiving less than 7% of venture capital. Many lack financial guarantees and are excluded from key networks and associations. Their mentorship program aims to address this by enhancing business skills and building a supportive community. It helps women grow their start-ups, expand networks, improve pitching, and develop leadership and communication skills, fostering their growth in the digital health space.

Their mentors have significant experience in investing, running or advising tech start-ups and African governments in this space. Mentors help their mentees to further their career and make informed business decisions.

BENEFITS

1. Learning how to grow a startup from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders.
2. Expanding professional network.
3. Developing pitching skills.
4. Building self-confidence.
5. Improving communication and leadership skills

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