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A recent survey reveals that there is a disproportionate impact of the pandemic on women entrepreneurs around the world, with 87 percent reporting that they have been negatively affected.

While countries across the globe are grappling with recovery efforts ranging from vaccine creation to other socio-economic interventions necessary for survival, attention needs to be given to women entrepreneurs during this vulnerable period.

That the COVID-19 pandemic caused a devastating impact on people’s lives, businesses, and the economy as a whole is no exaggeration.

In Africa, efforts are underway as countries chart the path of post-Covid-19 recovery across the continent. One of such initiatives is Nigeria’s All Women Accelerator, She Works Here Women-Owned Businesses (SWOB) grant.

She Works Here Women-Owned Businesses (SWOB) is designed as COVID-19 Recovery Small Grants Facility.

The program, supported by the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), is on the lookout for Quasi-Micro and Small Women-owned Businesses that lack access to funds, enabling them to recover from the effects of the pandemic. Also offering grants of between #2,500,000 – #3,000,000

Qualifications;

Applicants must be a female citizen of Nigeria
Own a Quasi-Micro or Small Business that has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Show proof of business registration
Be willing to draw up a basic budget on how the funds will be utilized;
Give evidence of how you will manage finances in your company and,
Provide two professional business references.

Requirements include; the name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload all necessary files and submit your application. Entries close on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

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