Fuel Africa’s Grassroots Economy
Building skills. Creating income. Empowering entrepreneurs.
Support trusted organizations building grassroots economic opportunity across Africa. Your tax-deductible donation funds agricultural initiatives, women’s cooperatives, and skills training that last a lifetime.
60+
Conservation partners funded across Africa
501(c)(3)
U.S. public charity – gifts are tax-deductible
Rigorous
Due diligence on every organization we fund
Continent-wide
From Zimbabwe’s Hwange to Kenya’s Tsavo
Introduction
Grassroots economic empowerment not only arms Africa’s population with entrepreneurial tools, but also, in many cases, removes obstacles to progress. At Empowers Africa, we are committed to supporting local projects such as agricultural initiatives, women’s cooperatives, and beehive schemes, whilst providing long-term skills that will last a lifetime and benefit generations of families.
Why Small Business Development Matters
Across many rural areas of Africa, formal employment can be limited, and opportunities to earn a reliable income may be closely tied to what is available locally. Supporting people to develop their own businesses can turn existing skills, knowledge and resources into viable livelihoods, creating opportunities where there may otherwise be few. For individuals and families, this can bring greater financial independence and the ability to invest in their own futures.
The impact can extend beyond the business itself. When local enterprises succeed, they create work for others, strengthen the flow of income within the area, and build skills that can be passed on. Where livelihoods are connected to the land and its natural resources, sustainable enterprise can also give people a greater stake in protecting the environments that support them, creating a stronger foundation for both communities and conservation.
How Empowers Africa Makes A Difference
Empowers Africa supports carefully selected organizations working throughout Africa to build grassroots economic opportunity. Through our Fiscal Sponsorship Program and strategic grantmaking, we help fund agricultural training, women’s cooperatives, beekeeping and honey production schemes, enterprise development, and other locally led income-generating initiatives. Every organization undergoes rigorous due diligence and ongoing grant oversight.
DONATE TO OUR PARTNERS SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES & ENTREPRENEURS
Why donate Through Empowers Africa
Empowers Africa is a U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity connecting donors with trusted conservation organizations across Africa. Donations are tax-deductible in the United States. Through rigorous due diligence, transparent grant oversight, and ongoing reporting, we help ensure donor funds are responsibly managed and directed toward meaningful, measurable impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes.
How are organizations selected?
Every Fiscal Sponsorship Partner undergoes a comprehensive due diligence process.
Can I support a specific organization?
Yes. Many partners have dedicated donation pages through Empowers Africa.
Help Fuel Africa’s Grassroots Economy
Every donation helps fund the skills, tools, and cooperatives that give entrepreneurs across Africa a path to lasting self-sufficiency.