Diaspora Voices: Meet Bilha from Kenya
From the Netherlands, Bilha Njeri helps Kenya’s diaspora support MSMEs back home. Her efforts have resulted in creating jobs and building economic resilience.
Diaspora Voices: Meet Maureen from Kenya
Maureen from Kenya supports her family’s bakery and poultry business through WIDU—creating jobs, impact and joy back home.
Diaspora Voices: Meet Fitsame from Ethiopia
Fitsame, a book publisher in Berlin, supports education in Ethiopia through WIDU by mentoring young authors and promoting community access to books.
Diaspora Voices: Meet Ameyo from Togo
Ameyo Dick, Berlin-based activist, empowers families in Togo through WIDU, combining project skills and passion for long-term impact in the diaspora.
Diaspora Voices: Meet Zied From Tunisia
Zied supports a friend’s workshop in Tunisia via WIDU, turning shared vision into impact. Diaspora support here means growth, not just remittances.
WIDU Program Highlighted at the Digital Innovation Festival in Douala
WIDU.africa Cameroon is participating in DIF 2025 in Douala to promote its financing offers to support micro-enterprises.
Original WIDU Grant Evolves to Support Growing Businesses
WIDU reopens applications for returning entrepreneurs with an upgraded grant model that reinforces diaspora engagement and business growth.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya | January to March 2025
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from January to March 2025 as well as their upcoming activities.
WIDU is launching online its first regional event for women entrepreneurs
Alongside the International Women's Day, WIDU is organising its first Forum for African women entrepreneurs on Monday 10 March.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya | October to December 2024
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from October to December 2024 as well as their upcoming activities.
Productive information session organized in collaboration with ADI
WIDU organized an information session in collaboration with Africa Designs Innovation (ADI), WIDU's technical partner in Cameroon to support entrepreneurs.
Follow-On Finance Initiative Empowers Ghanaian Entrepreneurs
WIDU & AdvansGhana launch the Follow-On Finance Initiative. Together, they seek to provide businesses with the resources needed to expand their operations.
WIDU Kenya July to September 2024 Update
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from July to September 2024 as well as their upcoming activities.
Quarterly Update of WIDU Kenya | April to June 2024
In this news mailing, our team in Kenya presents activities and highlights of their project work from April to June 2024 as well as their upcoming activities.
WIDU is introducing a fresh new look to your dashboard!
At WIDU, we’re constantly striving to enhance your user experience. We are thrilled to announce that a series of UX improvements is now live on the plattform
WIDU.africa participation now also open to the African diaspora in Denmark and Belgium
As of now, persons from Denmark and Belgium can also register on WIDU and financially support micro and small entrepreneurs (MSMEs) in Africa.
WIDU entrepreneurs honored during a visit of MPDC and international organizations representatives in Togo
On Wednesday 03 and Thursday 04 April 2024, four WIDU entrepreneurs from the regions of Lomé, Tsévié and Atakpamé, met representatives of the MPDC (Ministry of Planning, Development and Cooperation), European Union, German Embassy, GIZ and the WIDU project team to present their entrepreneurial activities.
WIDU celebrates Tunisian SMEs to mark the official launch of its second phase
WIDU kicked off its second phase on February 29 at an event held at the Pavillon des Baies in Gammarth, in Tunis. On this occasion, a WIDU Awards ceremony was held, rewarding the outstanding entrepreneurs who participated in the first phase of the project, in 6 different categories.
WIDU takes part in PROMOTE 2024 alongside the German Cooperation in Cameroon
WIDU Cameroon project took part for the first time in the 9th edition of PROMOTE 2024, the largest economic event in Central Africa, held from February 17 to 25, 2024 at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé.
WIDU took part in the Africa Research Innovation Commercialization Summit 2024
The Africa Research Innovation Commercialization Summit 2024 took place on February 28, 2024 under the theme: "From Labs to Markets: Creating Viable and Inclusive Value Chains and Innovation Markets for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development". Being part of this event, WIDU witnessed insightful discussions and collaborations.
The first edition of the WIDU awards in Tunisia is taking place this month
Alongside the official launch of phase II of the WIDU.africa project, the first edition of the WIDU awards in Tunisia will be held on February 29 at Pavillon des Baies de Gammarth, in Tunis.
WIDU coaching in Cameroon, Ghana and Togo is taking a break but will return soon
As we embark on a new journey alongside the launch of phase II, WIDU.africa will suspend temporarily its coaching services in Cameroon, Ghana and Togo for approximately two months. The hiatus will aim to facilitate an extensive process of recruiting, retraining, and refreshing our coaching pool to better meet the expectations of entrepreneurs.
14 Outstanding Kenyan Entrepreneurs Receive WIDU Award Kenya 2023
The WIDU Award Kenya was held for the second time on 7 December 2023. Awards were presented in 9 categories. Moreover, 8 Regional Champions as well as 2 WIDU Coaches received Awards for their work. For the first time, the voting for the winners was public and resulted in more than 41,000 votes.
Women's Entrepreneurship in the Spotlight: WIDU Organizes a Workshop on Market Access for Tunisian Entrepreneurs
On November 30th, the WIDU project conducted a training workshop on market access for women managers and founders of micro-enterprises in Tunisia. This training session, organized as part of the “Inno‘Preneurs Days” by Redstart, aimed to explore strategic ideas and solutions to help women entrepreneurs better position their products and services in the market.
WIDU panel discussion on Access to Finance for African MSMEs
Experts discussed financing and training options for African micro and small enterprises (MSMEs) and what role the African diaspora can play in this.