A partnership that opens doors for women entrepreneurs

In Benin, women are bursting with entrepreneurial ideas. But to turn those ideas into reality, they need the necessary support and resources! In 2026, the Entreprendre au Féminin program reached 430 women in Borgou, Donga, and Mono, through a combination of training, mentoring, and access to new markets.

The results are concrete: 33 women entrepreneurs participated in the WiBoost masterclasses, and 21 received one-on-one coaching. During the Village de l’Entrepreneuriat Féminin, 29 exhibitors completed 1,159 sales transactions and made more than 100 valuable business contacts. Participation in various local markets generated a turnover of 523,400 CFA francs.

A unique partnership plays a crucial role in this momentum: the collaboration between Coopération pour un Impact Durable (CPID), through its Ariziki business incubator, and Carrefour Jeunesse Afrique (CJA). Their strength? They pool their complementary expertise. CPID develops the mentoring programs, provides the training materials, and handles content supervision. CJA mobilizes the women, organizes the activities, and guides the participants in Mono, keeping their daily realities in mind.

Thanks to this collaboration, 300 women were reached in Mono. Out of the 39 participants in the 100K Lab program, 15 received 100,000 CFA francs each from the Huruma Fund to bring their projects to life.Dankzij deze samenwerking werden in Mono 300 vrouwen bereikt.

By sharing methods and knowledge and working alongside a local partner, CPID and CJA are paving the way to roll out the program in other regions. The next step: strengthening the partnership and tracking the entrepreneurs over a longer period to measure the progress of their businesses.