The Leila Janah Foundation

Our mission is to honor Leila Janah's legacy by supporting entrepreneurs in Kenya and Uganda.

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These women have not only directly benefited but have also initiated a chain reaction of positive change within their communities.
We celebrate the profound influence of these women on the world around them.
#InvestInWomen #CelebrateWomen

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By #InvestInWomen women, we contribute to building the resilience and strength needed to address complex social and economic challenges. Pictured here are just a few of the incredible women mentored and awarded through the Give Work Challenge and Woman Founder Award programs.

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#InternationalWomensDay

Happy Women's Day!
In the spirit of #InvestInWomen, let's recognize the disproportionate impact women face due to critical issues like climate change, poverty, and food security, while also celebrating their role as powerful catalysts for change.

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Live video of these two world leaders visiting the @GiveWork_ and @SamaAI teams:

https://t.co/vs3yBVEGLR

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The President of Kenya and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia visited the @GiveWork_ & @SamaAI teams and heard from African entrepreneurs / Give Work challenge winners about the companies they are building!

Even more impressive -- they only had a few hours notice these two world leaders were coming!

Thank you @WilliamsRuto & @AbiyAhmedAli for your visit and for highlighting African entrepreneurship. PROUD of the LJF and Sama teams!

https://t.co/Fz4B3ZAzAo

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Yesterday His excellency @WilliamsRuto and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia @AbiyAhmedAli got to see some of our SDG-driven entrepreneurs. These #GiveWork Challenge winners have been able to employ people and make an impact in their communities.
#LeilasLegacyLivesOn

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Tour of Sama BPO, Sameer Business Park, Nairobi County. https://t.co/wpI9MTN0t5

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Leila, 4 years on this other side, your vision is gradually becoming a reality. Countless women and youth have benefited, and the positive effects roll over to those in their communities. We can only thank you. Your legacy continues to live on!
#giveworkmovement #LeilaJanahLegacy

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Tick-tock!⏰

Our application window closes on 31/01/2024. Apply for a chance to receive a $4,000 funding boost and a $1,000 incubator membership.
Ideal for micro-entrepreneurs with ideas or businesses less than 12 months old.

#GiveWorkMovement #startupfunding

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In the U.S., the avg. seed round is ~$3.6 million.

In #Kenya and #Uganda, @GiveWork_ invests $10,000 in local #entrepreneurs.

Liliosa Mbirimi explains why small #investments go a long way in #EmergingMarkets:

https://t.co/p2QP9JmM8z

#Africa #impinv #ImpactInvesting #investing

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We are ACCEPTING applications for all eligible businesses with less than 12months of operations. Click Link to Apply: https://t.co/QdNe80fV9z

#grantfunding #buddingentrepreneur #giveworkchallenge

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Give work this #GivingTuesday

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The Leila Janah Foundation is a non-profit organization that honors Leila's legacy by giving work to the young entrepreneurs by funding, mentoring and training them.
So far we have funded over 30businesses that have made great impact in their community.
#GivingTuesday #Givework

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A community of young entrepreneurs dedicated to making a positive impact through employment (#givework) and sustainability.

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The impactful stories shared by our communities. They inspire us and remind us of the effect each action can have in the community.

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Our mentors and judges, including @waihigakmuturi, @just_ivy_africa_ , @asha756 who diligently review program submissions and guide grant winners on their business journeys.

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What we are grateful for :
#HappyThanksgiving

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In the Woman Founder Award program, everyone emerges as a winner, but there are those who secure $4,000
#supportingmicrobusinesses #womanempowerment #giveworkmovement

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The ladies did it !!!!!

#manziwabiz #womaninbizhour #womanfounder

https://t.co/g92gmqOxdO

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More than 30 businesses have created a positive impact through the Give Work Challenge highlight the extraordinary influence of acts of generosity. Your support is deeply appreciated.
#GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayAfrica

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We've realized that money isn't the only thing on an entrepreneur's mind, although it's a big deal, it's not the only deal. That's why we step in to mentor and catch up with our past winners. We give them a fresh perspective on their businesses.