Wealth Trust
Women's Economic Advancement & Literacy Training Hub
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What we do
Knowledge, skills and savings that last
Six connected programmes that take a woman from first idea to a protected, growing business.
Programme 01
Financial literacy programmes
We provide the essential knowledge required for informed economic decision-making. Our programmes focus on practical financial awareness, savings strategies and planning, so women can build sustainable wealth and secure their futures. We are also bringing these trainings into digital formats.
- Workshops on budgeting, savings and financial planning
- Interactive sessions on economic decision-making
- Financial awareness programmes for women in Freetown communities
Programme 02
Skill training
Practical business and vocational skills give women sustainable, independent incomes, and the confidence that comes with them. Recent sessions have covered professional nail care, makeup and wig installation.
TailoringCateringHairdressingGara tie-dyeingCosmeticsSmall-scale agricultureManicure & pedicureMakeup & wigs
Programme 03
Savings mechanisms: the Super Iron Box
Income alone doesn't build security. A habit of saving does. The Super Iron Box is an insurance-backed fintech savings system that helps women safely store and grow their money, and fosters a strong savings culture through secure group savings.
- Secure group savings for women entrepreneurs
- Insurance-backed protection for what women put aside
- Savings strategies taught alongside our financial literacy training
Programme 04
Corporate law & legal awareness
When women understand corporate law and their legal rights, they can protect their investments and keep their businesses going. We also help businesses stay compliant with Sierra Leonean regulations and international standards, which builds ethical practice and community trust.
- Legal workshops on business registration and corporate governance
- Interactive sessions on intellectual property rights and contracts
- Legal literacy training so women can protect their assets
Programme 05
Women's entrepreneurship
We equip women entrepreneurs with the knowledge to navigate the modern business landscape: practical skills, strategic planning and the confidence to lead with integrity. We help women start and scale businesses, turning community potential into economic reality.
- Developing strategic business models
- Mastering financial literacy and planning
- Building confidence in leadership and management roles
- Mentorship, and networking events that connect women with investors
Programme 06
See our impact
Community action
We help women entrepreneurs take an active part in community development through collective action and shared knowledge. We engage women-led micro, small and medium businesses in monthly leadership and community development activities, and we travel to rural areas to meet communities and their chiefs.
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