Welcome to the official page of WIDU.africa! The smart way to support friends and family.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
WIDU.africa is a digital platform that turns diaspora remittances into sustainable investments to support the development of micro and small businesses in Africa. Our goal is to empower local African entrepreneurs, create new job opportunities and strengthen local economies. Through a transp
arent, reliable and safe channel, WIDU.africa allows members of the diaspora to support their friends and family by jointly applying for our financing instruments. WIDU is always free of charge.
𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁. A diaspora donor and a local entrepreneur apply together on the WIDU.africa platform. Once the investment plan is approved, WIDU.africa provides technical support through three personalized coaching sessions and disburses a grant that matches the contributions of both applicants, up to 3’000€. Stay informed about our local calls through our social media channels. These are time-limited thematic financing opportunities of up to 5’000€ that do not require diaspora participation.
𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆? WIDU.africa operates in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia. Diaspora donors residing across all 27 member states of the European Union, Norway or Switzerland can participate and support their family and friends back home.
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲? For more information about WIDU, including updates, our impact and new financing opportunities, visit our website www.widu.africa or follow us on social media. If you have any questions, you can always reach us at: [email protected]
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗨.𝗮𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮
WIDU.africa is a regional project implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and co-financed by the European Union and the Gates Foundation. In collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines financial support and coaching to strengthen new and existing micro and small businesses in Africa, leading to the creation of new jobs and economic development.
