Get Involved
Be part of the
change women need.
Get Involved
Be part of the
change women need.
Get Involved
Be part of the change
women need.
Meaningful progress happens when passionate people come together. Whether you’re a funder ready to invest in bold ideas or a woman with a vision to transform your community, KZNWAF welcomes you. Get involved today and be part of this powerful journey.
Become a partner Join the waitlist
For funders and partners
Rewriting how opportunities reach women across KZN
Our platform thrives on strategic partnerships that enable ideas to grow, programs to scale, and real change to unfold. We’re calling on leaders like you to join this movement and pioneer collective investment in African women’s leadership.
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Bring grassroots
proposals to life across
food security, healthcare,
job creation, etc.
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business development support
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Co-create scalable,
high-impact
programs addressing
KZN’s biggest challenges.
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sector-specific pilot
Pilot innovative delivery
models like agricultural
co-ops and rural
retail hubs.
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entrepreneurs across the province
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Shape Africa’s first
replicable, women-
focused funding
platform.
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funding showcases, or sector
summits
Submit your partnership interest
Partnering with KZNWAF means sitting at the table where real change is designed, funded, and implemented. Complete the form below and we'll explore how your strengths align with this ecosystem of transformation.
For applicants
We've received thousands of inspiring proposals, and we're still growing. If you missed the initial call, you can still join our applicant waitlist to be notified when the next round of opportunities open.
Who we’re looking for
based funding clusters
the right support
transparency, visibility, and follow through
How it works
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Process start
Onboard & Screen: Register on a digital portal
where the system verifies your eligibility based on
predefined criteria.
Assess & Match: Your skills and location
are evaluated to match you with a
suitable cooperative
using a hybrid matching engine.
Form & Govern: After matching, you complete
legal registration and attend
governance workshops
to establish a strong cooperative foundation.
Equip & Input: As a cooperative member, you
receive shared assets like tractors, kiosks, and
labs to support your work.
Quality & Brand: Quality control and traceability
measures ensure high standards, while co-brand
packaging builds market identity.
Pilot & Test: Anchor buyer trials allow you to
test operations and gather feedback
before full-scale launch.
Scale & Finance: Successful pilots lead to
scaling up with blended finance, export contracts,
and public-private partnerships driving growth.
Success
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How it works
to match you with a suitable
cooperative
Join the applicant waitlist
We'll keep you updated on grant opportunities, training, and support programs as they roll out.
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