Women Leading Change

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When you invest in a woman, you invest in lasting social change. When women are empowered to lead, they effect change within the family structure, within organizations, and within their communities. The Women Leading Change program recognizes this dynamic and leverages it to maximize impact. The comprehensive five-month curriculum for high-potential, mid-career women in East Africa unlocks individual leadership skills and increases women’s confidence.  

Our unique approach challenges participants to audaciously define the change they want to lead in the world, and this begins from within.  If women are provided opportunities to deeply connect to themselves and their purpose, this will strengthen their leadership. 

60% of Women Leading Change graduates report improved relationships at work and in their families, 40% increased community civic participation, 27% serve on boards, many graduates report promotions, raises, and new business ventures, and 60% of graduates actively mentor aspiring women leaders. 

• Classroom training: In August experienced trainers will facilitate four days of classroom learning.
• Coaching: Participants will join four months of customized, one-on-one coaching sessions from September to December. Women Leading Change trained coaches from East Africa will support participants in achieving their personal leadership goals.
• Alumni Support Group: Participants will be connected in Alumni groups to support one another beyond graduation. The WhatsApp groups offer a safe space for discussions and to celebrate milestones.
• Future Leaders: Sasamani calls upon Women Leading Change graduates to provide meaningful internship opportunities and direct mentoring for Sasamani Sponsored Students through the Future Leaders Program.