WELCOME TO WiFT
Advancing Women and Youths within Africa's Fashion, Textile and Fashion Tech Ecosystem
WiFT is Bridging the gap between fashion and technology while promoting industrialisation, sustainable manufacturing, digital transformation, innovation, and export readiness.
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About us
We are dedicated to advancing women and youth within Africa's fashion, textile, apparel, and fashion technology ecosystem.
WIFT serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, designers, garment manufacturers, textile producers, researchers, educators, technology innovators, students, investors, and industry stakeholders to collaborate, build capacity, and unlock new opportunities across local and global value chains.
To become Africa’s leading network of women driving innovation, industrialisation, sustainability, and global competitiveness through fashion, technology, and entrepreneurship.
To empower women and youth in the fashion industry by providing access to industry-driven skills, digital innovation, mass manufacturing opportunities, sustainable production practices, research, investment, and international markets through strategic partnerships and collaboration.
Established to bridge the gap between fashion and technology while promoting industrialisation,
sustainable manufacturing, digital transformation, innovation, and export readiness. Through strategic partnerships with governments, educational institutions, development organisations, financial institutions, and private-sector stakeholders, WIFT equips its members with the knowledge, tools, networks, and resources needed to build globally competitive fashion businesses.
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Membership
Becoming a WIFT member means joining a community of passionate, talented, and innovative women in fashion. Members enjoy exclusive access to our training programs, mentorship, networking events, and international market opportunities
Benefits Of Membership
- Specialized training in fashion tech and sustainable practices
- Access to export tours, trade fairs, and global market insights.
- Mentorship from industry leaders.
- Opportunities to showcase products at international events
Sponsorship
Our mission depends on the generosity of our supporters. By donating or partnering with WIFT, you’re directly supporting programs that create sustainable livelihoods for women in fashion across Africa
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Sponsor a training program
- Fund an international market tour
- Provide resources or mentorship to WIFT members
- Support Workshop Equipments and Tools
Volunteer Opportunities
