e-WINS
Empowering Women through Investment and Inclusion Networks in Somalia (e-WINS) Project
Project Brief
Duration: 40-months (2024-2027)
Donor: European Commission
Lead Partner: ADRA Deutschland e.V. Implementing Partners: Windle Somalia, and READO Key Stakeholders: Somali government ministries, financial institutions, women-led business associations
Project Location
Jubaland, Southwest, Banadir Regional Administration (BRA), and Somaliland
Target Group
10,000 women entrepreneurs in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas Women-owned MSMEs across agriculture, fisheries, and services sectors Displaced women, women with disabilities, and marginalized communities Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) and Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Youth entrepreneurs (18–35 years old) and women-led cooperatives
Project Description
The e-WINS project aims to empower women entrepreneurs in Somalia by enhancing their access to finance, strengthening business networks, and fostering inclusive economic participation. Somalia’s economy is heavily reliant on agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, yet women face significant barriers such as limited education, restricted access to credit, and societal constraints that hinder their business growth. e-WINS addresses these challenges through gender-transformative approaches that facilitate equal financial access, formalize savings and lending groups, and promote digital financial solutions. The project also engages policymakers to advocate for gender-responsive business environments while equipping women with skills in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and digital marketing. By supporting women in micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), e-WINS contributes to economic resilience, job creation, and inclusive development in Somalia.
