What we learned from running female founder-focused accelerator programs
The growth of startups is a critical driver for economic growth. Under the Oxfam-led project “Work in Progress!” (WiP) active in Nigeria, Egypt and… read more
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This site bundles all the important news and updates, valuable resources and opportunities and past and upcoming activities of the Work in Progress (WiP) alliance partners. Explore how WiP creates jobs for youth, what the project is about, and which ventures have been supported by WiP to create more employment opportunities.
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MDC Nigeria is coming to a close for 2022
In a recent report by Harvard Business Review, 45 prominent founders who had benefited from the support of mentors were surveyed. It turns out… read more
Mentor-Driven Capital in Nigeria: how mentors and start-ups can strengthen each other’s growth
You’d agree that mentors or anyone saddled with the responsibility of steering individuals and organizations on the right path will inevitably reduce the chaos… read more
Implementing Partners
Ahead of the Curve
Evolve, Grow, Sustain
Enterprise Development Centre
Building the capacity of SMEs
Havoyoco
Horn of Africa Voluntary Youth Committee, operating in Somaliland and Ethiopia.
icealex
A hub for all startups in Alexandria
Innovate Ventures
Accelerating Somali Start-Ups
Poise Nigeria
Nigeria’s Premier Personality & Image Consultants
Shaqodoon
Designs, delivers & evaluates innovative programs addressing local challenges
She Leads Africa
A community for smart and ambitious young African women
Shuraako
INVESTING IN ENTREPRENEURS | PROMOTING PEACE AND STABILITY
Resources
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Discovering Design Thinking
In Discovering Design Thinking you will gain a better understanding of design thinking and its benefits. You will dive into the steps of the… read more
Understanding your Customer
In Understanding your Customer you will apply your knowledge to real problems and how to solve them. This course looks more in-depth at challenges… read more
Developing Agile Solutions
In Developing Agile Solutions you are going to learn by doing! With some quick and easy ways to validate your idea, you can bring… read more
About
The Work in Progress! Alliance
… aims to enable young people from diverse backgrounds to generate sustainable living wages and create optimism about their future in Egypt, Nigeria and post-conflict Somaliland.
Our focus
Building young people’s skills for today and the future to find paid jobs or set up their own enterprises.
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