Access to markets is one of the main barriers for the women change-makers to be able to earn a sustainable livelihood for their family and community.
Zuri supports them to access these opportunities through providing trade linkages in the following ways:
Needs assessment
Diagnostic process to understand the needs of the woman changemaker
Partner / identification
Matching of the woman changemaker with relevant partner and kick off discussions
Partnership Development Support
Ongoing discussions to ensure value creation for both partners
Partnership Onboarding
Partnership closure through signing of MOU or Co-operation Agreement
Fundraising Linkages
Zuri supports women access funds to help grow and scale their initiatives to increase impact through
supporting them with fundraising and helping them build donor relationships.
Funding Needs Assessment
Diagnostic process to understand the funding needs of the woman changemaker
Investment Readiness Support
Support woman change maker with investment readiness and putting right structures in place
Engage donors or investors about the potential initiative to support.
Transaction Support and negotiation
Facilitate the discussions with potential donors or investors to ensure win-win scenario for both parties
Deal Closure
Close of the transaction process and provide the entrepreneur with post investment support if need be.