“She Entrepreneurs” is a recognised leadership programme for young emerging women social entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) and Sweden. It offers young women from Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Sweden, Syria, Tunisia and Yemen aged 20 to 36 personal and professional development course, where they will have an opportunity to:
- develop own social business-initiative and acquire personal skills and innovative tools;
- build on knowledge of business elements, from branding to risk-taking;
- meet other women entrepreneurs. Inspire each other and share experiences on common challenges;
- emerge with a strong and active network of likeminded women who support each other in driving important changes in society.
“She Entrepreneurs” programme includes seminars, workshops, interactive learning methods combined with reflection sessions, team-building and practical exercises, available expert mentors and facilitators, study visits and meetings with inspiring social entrepreneurs. The programme is in English and divided into 2 parts:
- a two-week module in Sweden (12 – 23 March 2018),
- a concluding one-week module (17 – 23 September 2018) in Sweden or another location.
There is no fee for the programme. Travel, hotel and food expenses are covered by the Swedish Institute.