Women's Empowerment Initiatives

Breaking Barriers, Building Leaders

Championing Women's Economic Independence

From her own journey as a street vendor to becoming a billionaire entrepreneur and senator, Françoise Puene understands the challenges women face in business and society. Her initiatives focus on breaking these barriers and creating pathways to success.

250,000+

Women Trained

4,000+

Women Financed

80+

Training Sessions

10

Regions Covered

Core Programs

MANYCAWE - Mamy Nyanga Cameroon Women Entrepreneurship Network

A comprehensive network supporting women entrepreneurs across Cameroon with training, funding, and mentorship opportunities.

Key Components:

  • Business skills training workshops
  • Access to micro-credit facilities
  • Peer-to-peer mentorship programs
  • Market linkage opportunities
  • Legal and financial advisory services

Program Impact:

Since its inception, MANYCAWE has transformed the lives of thousands of women, helping them move from informal to formal businesses, increase their income, and become community leaders.

Françoise PUENE Master Class for Women

Intensive training programs designed to equip women with practical business skills and confidence to succeed in entrepreneurship.

Training Modules:

  • Financial literacy and management
  • Digital marketing and e-commerce
  • Leadership and public speaking
  • Business plan development
  • Networking and partnership building

Program Structure:

  • Duration: 1 month intensive training
  • Participants: 80+ women per session
  • Fee: 66,000 FCFA (includes materials)
  • Certification provided
  • Top 2 business plans receive funding

Special Initiative: Muslim Women Empowerment

Recognizing the unique challenges faced by Muslim women in business, Senator Puene launched a special program in the Briqueterie neighborhood of Yaoundé.

  • 400+ Muslim women trained in various trades
  • Focus on culturally sensitive business practices
  • Training in commerce, tailoring, hairdressing, and aesthetics
  • Creation of women's cooperatives

Voices of Transformation

"Before joining MANYCAWE, I was selling vegetables on the street. Today, I own a provisions store and employ three people. Mamy Nyanga showed me that with determination, anything is possible."

- Jeanne, Yaoundé

"The Master Class changed my life. I learned not just business skills but how to believe in myself. I now run a successful catering business serving major events."

- Fatima, Douala

"As a single mother, I thought I had no options. The micro-credit program gave me the capital to start my tailoring business. I can now provide for my children and save for their education."

- Alice, Bafoussam

Join the Movement

Are you a woman ready to transform your life through entrepreneurship? Join our next training session and become part of a network of successful women entrepreneurs.

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