Our story
Building With, Not For
The Working Motherhood Initiative’s work has always been shaped by the lived experiences of African mothers themselves.
Instead of imposing top-down interventions, the organisation prioritised listening, peer exchange and collective problem-solving. This approach led to the creation of Motherboard, WMI’s flagship pan-African community and delivery platform.
Motherboard began as a small, curated space for honest conversation and mutual support. It has since grown into a platform where mothers access career pathways, rebuild professional confidence, grow businesses and support one another through the often invisible realities of working motherhood.
What began as community is evolving into infrastructure.
Looking Ahead
As more African women enter and re-enter the workforce, the need for systems that recognise care will only grow. The Working Motherhood Initiative remains committed to advancing practical, scalable solutions that ensure motherhood does not come at the cost of economic participation, dignity or leadership. The goal is not to help women adapt endlessly to broken systems, but to help build better ones.