About
About the Girls Who Mean Business Club
The Girls Who Mean Business Club (GWMB) is a resident, university-based leadership and economic empowerment organization preparing young women for the realities of the marketplace while they are still in school.
We operate across university campuses to support female students at a critical stage of their lives: the transition from education into work, business, and leadership.
Our Purpose
Across Africa, many young women graduate academically qualified but practically unprepared for the economy they are entering.
They leave school without:
- clear career or business direction
- leadership confidence
- real-world exposure
- access to mentorship, networks, or opportunity
The Girls Who Mean Business Club exists to close this gap early. Our work ensures that young women do not wait until after graduation to start figuring life out, they begin building clarity, skills, and experience before they leave school.
What We Do
GWMB provides a structured, semester-based experience that blends:
- leadership development
- goal-setting and accountability
- mentorship and guidance
- practical career and business exposure
- strong community and peer support
Through intentional programming, members move from potential to preparedness, gaining the confidence and competence required to thrive beyond the classroom.
How We Work
The Girls Who Mean Business Club operates as a resident campus organization, not a short-term program or event.
Each chapter runs a structured annual flow that includes:
- induction and orientation
- goal-setting and accountability systems
- practical, hands-on learning experiences
- mentorship and exposure opportunities
- leadership development and community engagement
This structure allows members to grow consistently over time while balancing academic life.
Our Leadership Model
Each campus chapter is led by trained student executives responsible for day-to-day execution.
Oversight, strategy, and standards are provided by a National Leadership Team, ensuring:
- consistency across chapters
- leadership continuity
- program quality
- sustainable growth and expansion
This dual structure empowers students to lead locally while remaining connected to a strong national vision.
Our Alignment with the United Nations SDGs
At Girls Who Mean Business, we are committed to advancing global progress through the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):