Leading Women of Africa

Leading Women of Africa (LWA) was founded as a Pan African forum that promotes the inclusion of women in the mainstream economy by ensuring that more women emerge as successful and influential leaders in political, professional and economic spheres in Africa. Founded in May of 2008 by Mrs Madelein Mkunu, launched with the endorsement of the South African Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) and in collaboration with the South African Women Entrepreneurs Network (SAWEN).