Connect. Grow. Lead.
Join Africa's Strategic Network
Membership designed around your ambitions, your sector and your African connections.
Leading Women of Africa (LWA) brings together women leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, strategic allies and institutions across Africa and the global African ecosystem.
Whether you are building a business, advancing your career, leading in public life, investing in Africa or looking for strategic partnerships, LWA Membership connects you to a wider ecosystem of people, opportunities, knowledge and relationships.
Two ways to engage
Free
Join the LWA Community
Connect with the wider LWA community and stay connected to our ecosystem.
Tailored access
Explore Paid Membership
Go deeper with personalised opportunities, services, connections and visibility aligned to your needs.
Why LWA membership?
More than a network. A platform for opportunity.
LWA is building a Pan-African ecosystem where membership can translate into connections, opportunities, participation and economic impact. Our paid membership is designed around the principle that every member has different ambitions and needs.
Visibility & positioning
Build your professional or organisational profile and increase your visibility across relevant LWA platforms and networks.
Strategic connections
Connect with leaders, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, institutions and strategic partners across Africa and beyond.
Opportunities
Discover relevant programmes, partnerships, market opportunities, investment opportunities, events and other opportunities aligned to your interests.
Learning & development
Access relevant leadership, professional development, training and learning opportunities through LWA and its education and development partners.
Business & market access
Explore business connections, trade opportunities, market access and strategic partnerships across African markets.
Investment & capital
Connect with relevant investment initiatives, capital opportunities and investment-ready projects, subject to eligibility and applicable requirements.
Leadership & influence
Participate in dialogues, initiatives and platforms that create opportunities to contribute to Africa's development agenda.
Member spotlight
Selected members may receive opportunities for professional profiling, digital exposure and promotion of their work, products, services or impact.
Choose your network
Where do you fit into the LWA ecosystem?
Your membership category determines how you are profiled, connected and served within the LWA ecosystem.
Business & Investment
LWA Business & Investment Hub
For entrepreneurs, business owners, MSMEs, startups, investors and women-led enterprises.
Connect: Businesses, investors, markets and strategic partners.
Grow: Business visibility, partnerships, investment readiness and market access.
Professional Women
LWA Professional Women Network
For professionals, executives, managers, academics, researchers, consultants and development practitioners.
Connect: Professionals, experts, organisations and career opportunities.
Grow: Professional development, leadership, knowledge and networks.
Women in Public Leadership
LWA Women in Public Leadership Network
For women in public office, government, diplomacy, governance, policymaking and public leadership.
Connect: Women leaders, policymakers, institutions and leadership platforms.
Lead: Influence, dialogue, governance and continental leadership.
Strategic Allies, Champions & Institutions
LWA Strategic Allies, Champions & Institutional Network
For allies, champions, investors, diplomats, corporate and public institutions, development partners and strategic stakeholders.
Connect: Institutions, influential individuals, partners, resources and strategic opportunities.
Enable: Partnerships, investment, expertise, resources and opportunities for Africa's transformation.
Pricing & benefits
LWA membership — pricing & benefits
1. LWA Business & Investment Hub
Who it is for: Entrepreneurs, MSMEs, startups, business owners, investors and women-led enterprises.
Standard membership
USD 100 / year
Core access: LWA Business & Investment Directory profile; networking; visibility on LWA platforms; invitations to selected business events and engagements; access to relevant business, market and partnership opportunities; access to selected LWA investment and economic initiatives, subject to eligibility.
Premium membership
USD 750 / year
Enhanced access: Everything in Standard, plus enhanced directory profile and visibility; curated business introductions; priority access to relevant business/market opportunities; investment and partnership connections; selected Member Spotlight opportunities; more tailored engagement with the LWA ecosystem.
2. LWA Professional Women Network
Who it is for: Professionals, executives, managers, academics, researchers, consultants and development practitioners.
Standard membership
USD 400 / year
Core access: Professional Directory profile; professional networking; invitations to selected LWA dialogues and events; access to relevant learning and professional development opportunities; mentorship and knowledge-sharing opportunities.
Premium membership
USD 750 / year
Enhanced access: Everything in Standard, plus enhanced professional profile; curated professional introductions; priority access to relevant learning, leadership and development opportunities; selected visibility opportunities; more tailored career, leadership and professional connections.
3. LWA Women in Public Leadership Network
Who it is for: Women in public office, government, diplomacy, governance, policymaking and public leadership.
Standard membership
USD 400 / year
Core access: Women in Public Leadership Directory profile; leadership networking; invitations to relevant LWA dialogues; access to governance, policy and leadership opportunities; relevant learning and development opportunities.
Premium membership
USD 750 / year
Enhanced access: Everything in Standard, plus enhanced leadership profile; curated strategic introductions; priority access to relevant leadership dialogues and programmes; visibility opportunities; tailored connections with institutions, leaders and strategic partners.
4. LWA Strategic Allies, Champions & Institutional Network
Who it is for: Strategic allies, corporate champions, investors, diplomats, policymakers, influential individuals, public institutions, corporates, development partners, foundations and international organisations.
Standard membership
Individual: USD 400 / year
Core access: Strategic Allies & Institutions Directory profile; networking; invitations to selected LWA engagements; access to relevant partnership opportunities; connections to LWA initiatives and ecosystem stakeholders.
Premium membership
Individual: USD 750 / year
Enhanced access: Everything in Standard, plus enhanced profile and positioning; curated strategic introductions; priority engagement with relevant LWA initiatives; partnership development opportunities; selected visibility and thought-leadership opportunities; more tailored strategic engagement.
Legacy Champion — USD 5,000 / year
For distinguished leaders: Senior policymakers, captains of industry, philanthropists and other influential leaders seeking a deeper strategic relationship with LWA.
High-level strategic engagement: personalised relationship with LWA; senior-level introductions; high-level dialogues and engagements; strategic positioning; access to relevant business, investment and partnership opportunities; opportunities to champion continental initiatives; enhanced visibility and legacy/impact profiling.
Institutional member — indicative annual contribution
- Public Institutions
- USD 10,000
- Private / Corporate Institutions
- USD 15,000
- International / Development Institutions
- USD 25,000
Your LWA member directory
Be discovered. Find the right connections. Build relationships.
Paid LWA members can be profiled within the LWA Member Directory, creating a searchable Pan-African network of people, businesses, professionals, leaders and strategic institutions.
Members can be discoverable by:
- Country
- Region
- Sector
- Profession
- Expertise
- Organisation
- Business
- Investment Interest
- Market Interest
- Collaboration Interests
The directory will help members and approved ecosystem users find relevant people, organisations, expertise and opportunities across Africa.
Four networks. One Pan-African ecosystem.
Where will your LWA membership take you?
Connect. Grow. Lead.
Join a Pan-African ecosystem designed to help you build relationships, access opportunities, strengthen your visibility and contribute to Africa's transformation.