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How It Works
Mentorship
Teams are supported with guidance from mentors to build a business plan and set the stage for their next phase of growth.
Funding
Winning teams receive cash grants to help grow their businesses, hire staff, and/or purchase raw materials and equipment.
Support & Community
Winners receive ongoing support to help them overcome the challenges of growing a business.
The Give Work Challenge is a business plan competition for low-income entrepreneurs in Kenya & Uganda.
Winners receive mentorship, grant support, and community connections to build their ideas.
Winners & Runners Up
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About the Give Work Challenge
The Give Work Challenge supports new and early stage businesses in East Africa through funding, mentorship, and community support.
Our impact since 2018:
$138k
AWARDED
33
TEAMS FUNDED
245
JOBS CREATED
The Woman Founder Award
This program provides resources and support for women entrepreneurs in the Lake region of Kenya, including access to educational materials, mentorship opportunities, and financial support.
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