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About us<\/h1><\/div>

Shaping Africa through the voices of women and girls.<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust<\/strong>, we work to ensure that women and girls are not only seen and heard \u2014 but are leading the transformation of Africa\u2019s social, economic and political future.<\/p><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What drives us<\/h2><\/div>

Founded in 2010, the Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust (GMT) is a Pan-African Public Benefit Organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Vision<\/h5><\/div>

A prosperous Africa where women and girls drive inclusive transformation and champion social, political, and economic justice for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Mission<\/h5><\/div>

To advance systemic change so that African women and girls thrive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our vision propels us forward as we build on successes, deepen impact, and chart new paths. Rooted in the resilience of African women and girls, our strategy is centred on economic advancement and social justice. We are also bringing climate action to the heart of women\u2019s economic progress and strengthening intergenerational impact, with a strong focus on adolescent girls.<\/p>\n

In partnership with others, we pursue our mission through five core strategic goals:<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Strategic goal 1: Accelerate women\u2019s economic advancement<\/h5><\/div>

We support women entrepreneurs to grow thriving enterprises, strengthen their skills, and improve the business environment they work in.<\/p>\n

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Strategic goal 2: Power pan African socio-economic transformation through collective action<\/h5><\/div>

We work with networks of women leaders who influence agendas at national, regional, and continental levels, advocating for policies that unlock women\u2019s participation in key economic sectors.<\/p>\n

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Strategic goal 3: Champion African adolescent girls as change agents<\/h5><\/div>

We nurture girls\u2019 leadership, create safe spaces for their voices, and enable them to shape decisions that affect their lives.<\/p>\n

Impact channels for this goal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Strategic goal 4: Honour African women\u2019s legacies<\/h5><\/div>

We institutionalize the legacy of our Founder and document the contributions of African women leaders, ensuring their stories inspire generations.<\/p>\n

Impact channels for this goal:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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Strategic goal 5: Institution Strengthening and Building Sustainability<\/h5><\/div>

We invest in a skilled team, resilient systems, and sustainable growth so that GMT can remain a catalyst for transformation in Africa and globally.<\/p>\n

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