THE FUTURE IS NOW!

To empower women and girls across Africa and beyond by promoting inclusive leadership, financial independence and a quality education. Driving sustainable development and social equity in line with global development goals.

"A circular economy without women is like recycling half the potential—let's close the loop and power up sustainability together!"

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Cathy Latiwa

Co-Founder of Build Her A Future Foundation

Founder & President of Latiwa Development Foundation 

What is a Circular Economy?

The Circular Economy is a system where products, materials, and resources are reused, repaired, and recycled for as long as possible—reducing waste and pollution.

  • In a linear economy, we take resources, make products, use them, and then throw them away.

    In a circular economy, we design products to last and reduce waste by keeping materials in use.

    • Design out waste and pollution

    • Keep products and materials in use

    • Regenerate natural systems

    • Clothing brands that take back old clothes to recycle into new ones

    • Phones built to be easily repaired or upgraded

    • Composting food scraps to enrich soil

  • It helps reduce pollution, cuts down waste, saves energy, and protects nature. It's a way to build a sustainable future for everyone.

Our Long Term Vision

Build Her A Future Africa envisions a future where African women are at the forefront of sustainable economic transformation. Not as beneficiaries, but as creators, innovators, and leaders in the circular economy.

We see a continent where:

  • Women are fully equipped with the skills, resources, and confidence to build thriving green businesses.

  • Women-led enterprises are central to solving Africa’s biggest challenges, climate change, unemployment, and resource inefficiency.

  • Inclusive systems are in place to remove gender and ability-based barriers, enabling all women. Including those with disabilities to thrive in high-growth sectors like waste innovation, renewable energy, and AgriTech.

The Impact We Aim to Achieve by 2030 and Beyond

60,000+ women trained in circular economy skills across Africa, including 25% living with disabilities.

  • 1000+ new, formalized women-led SMEs operating in sustainable sectors.

  • Increased female participation in green value chains across waste, energy, and agriculture.

  • 1200+ students informed towards a green path career 

  • A strong ecosystem of public/private partnerships supporting women-led innovation and inclusive economic policies.

  • A cultural shift in how women's leadership in sustainability is perceived and supported across African societies.

BHAF aims to create a legacy: a movement of empowered women building resilient communities, advancing climate solutions, and driving Africa’s inclusive green economy for generations to come.

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From Donations, to ongoing partner support, find out today how you can be a part of these incredible efforts to create lasting change.