Our Story

WEAC (formerly WECREATE) was launched as a pioneering platform to respond to the underrepresentation of women in entrepreneurship in Zambia. What began as a US Department of State-supported initiative has since evolved into a fully Zambian-led organization dedicated to creating a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem for women and youth. WEAC has transformed over the years from a center for training into a leading women-led and youth-centered organization influencing policy, facilitating funding, and creating access to business development services at scale

Vision

To be the leading catalyst for inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems in Africa, where
women and youth-led enterprises
flourish. Impact at Scale.

Mission

To empower women and youth by providing transformative business support services, access to finance, market linkages, and policy advocacy that drives sustainable and inclusive economic growth

Our Values

Innovation

We promote creative solutions for business challenges.

Inclusivity

We champion equal access and opportunities in entrepreneurship.

Integrity

We operate with transparency and accountability.

Collaboration

We work in strategic partnerships to multiply impact.

Impact-Driven

We measure success by real transformation in communities.

Key Intervention Areas

Enabling capacity building
and business development

We provide training, mentorship, and resources that strengthen entrepreneurial skills and support sustainable business growth across diverse sectors.

Facilitating access to Finance
and Investments

We connect entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, investors, and financial tools, empowering them to scale operations and achieve lasting impact.

Linking businesses
to Markets

We create opportunities for entrepreneurs to access local and global markets, expanding their reach, visibility, and revenue potential.

Building
Networks

We foster vibrant networks of entrepreneurs, partners, and stakeholders, enabling collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and mutually beneficial business relationships.

Impact Framework

Knowledge

Building capacity
through training, mentorship, and
information sharing to empower
women and youth entrepreneurs.

Tools

Providing access to practical
solutions, technology, and
resources to support enterprise
growth and sustainability.

Networks

Connecting entrepreneurs to markets, stakeholders, and collaborative ecosystems for greater impact.



Our Theory of Change (ToC)

If women and youth entrepreneurs are provided with the right skills, access to finance, market opportunities, and an enabling policy environment, they will build sustainable businesses, drive economic growth, create jobs, and contribute to inclusive and resilient industries.

Our flagship tool-
The Business Model
score card (BMSC)

The BMSC is WEAC’s fundamental and universally applied flagship tool that has supported hundreds of entrepreneurs and MSMEs launch their businesses by compressing the time it takes to go to market and begin generating revenue

OUR TARGET MARKET

STARTUP &
OPERATIONAL STAGE

Women & youth-led businesses at startup, early, or revenue-generating stages, focused on long-term growth.

FINANCIAL
VIABILITY

Businesses demonstrating financial viability, product/market fit, and potential for scalability

WOMEN &
YOUTH LEADERSHIP

Priority for businesses led by women or with women in leadership positions.

MARKET
POTENTIAL

Innovative products/services, scalable models, clear industry growth potential.

COMMITMENT TO
GROWTH

Strategic planning, resource investment, openness to learning & talent development.

IMPACT &
SUSTAINABILITY

Ethical practices, social responsibility, and commitment to environmental sustainability.

DIVERSITY &
INCLUSION

Open to diverse entrepreneurs across backgrounds, industries, and regions.

WEAC serves women entrepreneurs, primarily in Zambia, though its impact extends to the wider Southern African region. Its beneficiaries include: Majority Women & Youth led enterprises at various stages of business development, from early stage to establish SMEs categorised as follows;
Early-Stage Businesses: Aspiring and new entrepreneurs looking to develop business ideas, validate their models, and gain foundational skills in business development.
Emerging Businesses: Startups and small enterprises seeking structured support to refine operations, scale their market reach, and access financing opportunities.
Established & Growing Businesses: More mature MSMEs aiming to expand, integrate sustainable business practices, adopt innovative technologies, and strengthen investment readiness.