Cherie Blair Foundation for Women

"Entrepreneurial success often hinges on access to robust networks and mentorship. Women entrepreneurs, however, frequently encounter challenges in gaining entry to influential networks that are critical for scaling their businesses. Programs such as the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women provide mentorship and resources, enabling women to build connections, gain business acumen, and overcome structural barriers." We're pleased to see our programmes highlighted by World Economic Forum this week! This article not only showcases the importance of our work, but also why gender parity in entrepreneurship matters and how we can achieve it by: 1. Improving access to capital for women entrepreneurs 2. Expanding access to networks and mentorship programmes 3. Creating inclusive policies and regulatory frameworks 4. Enhancing training and digital literacy for women 5. Challenging cultural norms and biases #WEF25 #Davos #WEF #WomenEntrepreneurs #Entrepreneurship

Excited to be speaking at the #WeLead Women Leadership Lounge in #Davos2025 hosted by the Global Alliance for Gender Equality in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry, and in partnership with Dasra. With fellow panellists Beth Thompson MBE, Seema Chaturvedi and Shailja Mehta, I look forward to an inspiring conversation on gender-focused investment and the importance of women's entrepreneurship. Scan the QR code below to register and attend, if you are at #Davos. #womenentrepreneurs #SDG5 #genderequality #WEF CII Centre for Women Leadership

International Mentoring Day Empower Your Workforce While Driving Global Impact! The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women’s global Mentoring Women in Business programme pairs your employees—business professionals—with inspiring women entrepreneurs from low- to middle-income countries. Together, they form mentoring partnerships that transform lives, helping women entrepreneurs grow and sustain their businesses while fostering economic empowerment and lasting change. Together we are unstoppable. With over a decade of proven success, our programme offers a unique opportunity to: ✔ Be part of the Foundation’s mission to support women entrepreneurs globally ✔ Develop your employees’ leadership, communication, and cross-cultural skills ✔ Enhance your corporate responsibility and diversity goals Our next cohorts begin in May and November, and we are actively engaging with corporates now to ensure a seamless implementation for May intakes. We will guide you every step of the way—from onboarding to ongoing support—to make the process effortless and impactful. Learn more and join us in making a difference: https://lnkd.in/epqfiUsg Interested? Let’s connect! Contact me directly, Caroline Armstrong, to explore how your company and employees can join this transformational programme: #Mentoring #WomenEntrepreneurs #CorporateEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #CSR #CherieBlairFoundation

When women lead, societies thrive. Next week at #Davos 2025, Women Political Leaders (WPL) will demonstrate this by gathering distinguished speakers to outline how #RepresentationMatters and explore actionable pathways forward. These sessions are set to spark meaningful dialogue and collaboration among global leaders. Expect insightful contributions from: - Anna Sophie Herken, Managing Director, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH - Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO, Smart Africa - Annemarie Hou, Executive Director, UN Partnerships - Nima Elmi, VP, Strategy & Policy, EMEA, Circle Internet Financial; Co-Founder, The Africa Dialogues - Silvana Koch-Mehrin, Founder and President of Women Political Leaders (WPL) - Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, Chair of the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Board. Several expert fireside chats will cover: 1️⃣ The relevance of equality for the global economy and how policies can drive change, featuring Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations at The World Bank, and Martin Chungong, Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union. 2️⃣ The role of multilaterals and the private sector in creating sustainable impact, with insights from Nadia Calviño, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB). 3️⃣ The intersection of women’s entrepreneurship and technology, discussed by Cherie Blair CBE (Cherie Booth K.C.), Founder of the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women and former First Lady of the UK, alongside Dr Anino Emuwa, Founder of 100 Women@Davos and Managing Director at Avandis Consulting. Last chance to express your interest here: https://lnkd.in/eCD6dR3U. #FemAi

Our global Mentoring Women in Business programme has a proven track record, with over a decade of successful mentoring partnerships. For corporations, the programme unlocks a unique opportunity for their employees to mentor women entrepreneurs in other countries, developing valuable skills and strengthening their corporate engagement in the process. Learn more about the programme and how it could benefit your workforce: https://lnkd.in/epqfiUsg #InternationalMentoringDay #Mentoring #Mentorship #SocialImpact

The lack of women leaders elected in last year's international elections was shocking and unacceptable, as was the global increase in threats of violence against women in the public eye. As political and business leaders from around the world prepare to meet in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, our founder, Cherie Blair CBE (Cherie Booth K.C.), has issued a rallying cry for women to have a greater presence in global politics. She claims this will lead to increased legal rights and economic growth. Read her thoughts, as well as insights from The World Bank, Oliver Wyman and Women Political Leaders (WPL) in this piece for Bloomberg. #Davos #WEF25 #WomenLeaders

It’s unacceptable that, in 2025, women are still significantly underrepresented in politics and, worldwide, have less than two-thirds of the legal rights of men, with not one single country yet achieving legal gender parity. This means a vastly unequal landscape for women in terms of rights and decision-making power. In order to advance women’s safety and economic participation, women must have an equal seat at the table. I was pleased to speak to Bloomberg this week, alongside the launch of The World Bank, Oliver Wyman Forum and Women Political Leaders (WPL)’s Representation Matters report, on why boosting women’s representation in governments is such an urgent endeavour.

Women have two-thirds of the legal rights available to men, earn 80% of what men do, and have far fewer opportunities to run for public office. But what if women had the same opportunities as men? 📣 In partnership with Women Political Leaders (WPL) and the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law, we are excited to launch the 2025 Representation Matters report with new statistical analysis that shows countries that have more women in political offices typically pass more laws that increase women’s economic rights and opportunities, and that can lead to greater female labor force participation and economic growth. Our newly launched report builds on 2023’s inaugural study and includes findings from a robust University of Nebraska statistical analysis of Women, Business and the Law data, conducted on behalf of the Representation Matters program, with key metrics for 165+ countries. We offer short- and long-term recommendations as well as insights from female political leaders making a difference today. 🔗 Discover how women’s political representation can accelerate economic growth > https://owy.mn/4fUeStB #OWForum #RepresentationMatters #WomenInPolitics

Inspiration often comes in small doses, but for me, it arrived all at once. It was a privilege to host Cherie Blair CBE (Cherie Booth K.C.) Blair in an engaging and insightful conversation at FLO Chennai, delving into the transformative impact Cherie Blair Foundation for Women has achieved for women's empowerment across the world and how we can contextualize this in India. The discussions were truly inspiring, and we took the opportunity to launch two impactful initiatives aimed at empowering women and fostering financial independence at the grassroots. Through Chennai Volunteers and Giving Matters Foundation, we introduced Shakthi—a revolving fund designed to support women micro-entrepreneurs in deserving communities, enabling hundreds to scale up their small enterprises. We also launched Ek Prayaas, a financial literacy program to equip young women with the knowledge and skills needed to make informed financial decisions and become financially savvy. Thank you Divya Abhishek for partnering with us and Dhivya O'Connor, we look forward to creating more impact together. Link to the article in The Hindu: https://lnkd.in/grZGhtJi

"Healthcare is a human right, so supporting as many people as possible to access it is important to me. In the future, I’m hoping to expand into other areas of Guyana and even into the Caribbean. I want to impact more lives with my work." Dr. Hollina Alfred started her clinic after noticing a need for increased access to healthcare in her community. Now, not only is her business improving health and wellbeing in her area, it also has a charity arm that supports local people with food and educational necessities. Here, she shares how Road to Growth supported her to improve her marketing strategies and boost her business income so that she can support more people with her work: https://lnkd.in/eCGJkNtc #WomenEntrepreneurs #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneur