Built from lived experience. Backed by evidence.
Designed for change.
The Working Motherhood Initiative was founded in response to a clear and growing reality. African women are increasingly participating in the workforce, yet the systems around them have not evolved to reflect the realities of motherhood. This creates a structural contradiction; women are expected to contribute economically while absorbing the majority of unpaid care work that economies depend on but rarely recognise. WMI exists to address this gap.
We are building a continental ecosystem that enables mothers to thrive economically and professionally, while advocating for workplaces and policies that recognise caregiving as essential economic 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.