About Zawadi
The gift that never stops giving
Zawadi is Swahili for gift—the daily digital home for African women from the Africa Women Summit (AWS). Feed, events, circles, shop, and mentorship long after the keynote ends.
2,500+
Members
launching with
54
Countries
120+
Communities
at launch*
We built Zawadi because summit energy should not fade when the lights go down. AWS spirit lives here—where African women connect, learn, shop, and rise together, online every day.
Why we built this
Summit energy fades when the lights go down. Zawadi keeps sisterhood alive—across 54 countries, time zones, and industries.
What you will find
A feed for wins and questions, curated events, real-time community chat, a rewards shop, speaker bookings, and tiered mentorship—all in one premium mobile-first experience.
Who it is for
Women building careers, businesses, and communities. Whether you are in Lagos, Nairobi, Accra, Johannesburg, or the diaspora—you belong here.
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Values that guide every feature
Sisterhood first
Every feature serves connection—not noise. You belong here before you upgrade.
Pan-African by design
Built for 54 countries, diaspora life, and the rhythms of women leading across the continent.
Summit-grade quality
The same dignity and polish you expect on the AWS stage—in your pocket, every day.
Room to grow
Start with Mwanzo. Upgrade when your ambition needs more circles, mentorship, or visibility.
Faces of Zawadi
One continent of brilliance
Women leading in boardrooms, markets, studios, and summit halls—this is who we built for.
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Get in touch
Partnership, press, or summit enquiries—reach the Zawadi team and we will respond within two business days.