e-WD

Empowering Women through Economic Emancipation & Delivering Social Value. 🌟 Championing gender-sensitive growth & innovation. #IUseMyPowerToEmpower

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🔥 26 incredible women in Nelson Mandela Bay joined the @VitalVoices Global Mentoring Walk #GMW to celebrate #IWD2025!Led by @betsy_ings (e-WD), we honored mentorship, leadership & the power of women #LightingThePath. Let’s continue to uplift & empower! 💡💜 #IUseMyPowerToEmpower

[@UN Human Rights Southern Africa @ohchr_sa]

“We cannot wait another 30 years to fulfill the promise of gender equality”, @nmuffuh, Resident Coordinator, @UNinSouthAfrica at the #InternationalWomensDay Commemorative event.

@NLinSouthAfrica @IrlEmbPretoria @unwomenSA

#ForAllWomenAndGirls #IStandWithHer

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌍 Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

Today, Betsy Ings (e-WD) joined leaders from the Netherlands @NLinSouthAfrica & Irish Embassies @IrlEmbPretoria , @unwomenSA, @UNinSouthAfrica & SA changemakers to reflect on the journey toward gender equality.

💜 The work continues! #IWD2025

[UN Women South Africa @unwomenSA]

"Sisterhood is important in our struggle, but generally it's always important to know you have people that you are in solidarity with." Dr @phumlambongcuka spoke about the importance of togetherness, solidarity & allyship in our struggle for gender equality during #IWD2025 event.

[UN Women South Africa @unwomenSA]

This #IWD2025, our message is clear:

We refuse to step back. This is the year we march forward for women's rights!

Today @unwomenSA, @NLinSouthAfrica & @IrlEmbPretoria reiterate their commitment to equality as they commemorate International Women's Day 2025 in PTA.

[UN Women South Africa @unwomenSA]

"We need urgent collective action!

✔Close the digital gap—tech must empower women.
✔End economic exclusion—invest in care & opportunities.
✔End GBV.
✔Ensure equal leadership—male allyship matters.
✔Include women in peace & climate action."

@nmuffuh, RC @UNinSouthAfrica

[UN Women South Africa @unwomenSA]

"While women and girls enjoy greater equality today than at any point in history, our progress remains slow, fragile, and uneven across the globe." Dr Hazel Gooding, @unwomenSA Deputy Representative. #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls

[Netherlands in SA @NLinSouthAfrica]

IWD off to a great start!

“Today, we gather to celebrate a momentous occasion - International Women’s Day! This day serves as a poignant reminder of the strides we've made towards gender equality, while also acknowledging the work that still lies ahead”-Amb. Joanne Doornewaard

[United Nations in South Africa @UNinSouthAfrica]

🌟 This #IWD2025, we’re uniting for ALL women and girls! 🌍

@unwomenSA, the Embassies of the Kingdom of @NLinSouthAfrica & Ireland, thank you for a day of powerful dialogue and action for South African women’s rights.

Together, let’s accelerate #GenderEquality!

[Irish Embassy Pretoria @IrlEmbPretoria]

Striking the right tone! Marking #InternationalWomensDay2025 in partnership with the @NLinSouthAfrica & @unwomenSA today. This partnership,said @IrlAmbRSA, underscores our shared commitment to advancing #genderequality, amplifying women's voices & ensuring no one is left behind.

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌟 Mentorship & coaching bridge gaps for women entrepreneurs!
e-WD NPO joined @unwomenSA , @PresidencyZA & @Absa in Pretoria to reflect on key lessons from the Mentoring & Coaching of Women Entrepreneurs initiative. 📷 Empowering women in business, always! #UNWomen #IWD2025

[UN Women South Africa @unwomenSA]

Evidence shows that tailored mentorship & coaching helps bridge gaps that women entrepreneurs face.

Today @unwomenSA @PresidencyZA & @Absa shared key highlights & lessons from their collaborative initiative, Mentoring and Coaching of Women Entrepreneurs programme.  

#IWD2025

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌍As #HeritageMonth & #TourismMonth close, we celebrate through the "I Use My Power to Empower" campaign. By honouring our roots & empowering women, we can build a stronger SA. Together, we create lasting change! 🇿🇦💪🏽#Empowerment #SupportLocal #Buyfromwomen #MACWE #eWD

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌿Meet Khathu Zeldah Mathivha, founder of Mashpolly Agri Business in Limpopo! With a 3.5-hectare farm, she’s empowering her community with easy access to seeds, fertilizers, and tools. This #HeritageMonth, Khathu encourages us to embrace healthy, homegrown food.💪🏽🌾#BuyFromWomen

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌍Happy #HeritageDay, South Africa!🇿🇦 At e-WD, we celebrate our diverse heritage by empowering women through the #IUseMyPowerToEmpower initiative. Together, we’re building a future of gender equality & economic freedom.💪🏽Let's create lasting change!#Empowerment #eWD #Buyfromwomen

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌿Celebrating #HeritageMonth with Jemina Molifi, founder of Jemina Mix Farming in Vredefort,Free State!🚜"I’m passionate about sustainable agriculture & community development." Her farm supplies fresh produce, meat & dairy, all while supporting local growth.💪#BuyFromWomen #MACWE

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌍 Celebrating #HeritageMonth #TourismMonth with Philisiwe Manqele, founder of Eduyaza Guest House, in KZN! 🏡 A retired nurse, she started in 2012 to provide comfort for hospital visitors. Now with 13 rooms, she’s empowering her community! 💪#SupportLocal #BuyFromWomen #MACWE

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

🌍 Celebrating #HeritageMonth with Atterah Seitshiro, founder of Lepang Enterprises! 🇿🇦She blends unique African-inspired dining with handmade crockery, reviving our ancestral arts & empowering women in Lehurutshe. #SupportLocal & celebrate SA’s rich heritage! 💪🍽️ #TourismMonth

[e-WD @ewdseebc]

As Celebrate #TourismMonth2024 by supporting women in tourism! Explore women-led businesses, attend cultural events, and promote gender equality while enjoying South Africa's heritage. Let's empower women & uplift our local economy! 🇿🇦🌍 #WomenInTourism #EmpowerHeritage

[UN Women @UN_Women]

#LiteracyDay FACT:

Education is not a privilege. It is a fundamental RIGHT.

😔Yet, around 63% of the youth and adults lacking basic numeracy and literacy skills are women.

Let us support them to reach their full potential.