Establishment and Early Years
The I Believe Global Women’s Empowerment Organisation was founded in 2020 by Lady Rachel Akosua Lundgren and a few board members. Initially focused on women’s rights and research, the organization began with community-based education and skills training programs in Sweden. By 2021, it had expanded to Africa, emphasizing education, especially STEM, and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship programs and start-up businesses. The organization diversified its programs to include health, women’s rights, leadership development, and environmental sustainability.
In 2021, the organization formed strategic partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, institutions, and the private sector. It launched initiatives to combat gender-based violence, including programs to transform societal gender views, and advocated for policy changes supporting women’s rights. Recent innovations include embracing technology to advance its mission, conducting research and evidence-based advocacy, hosting international conferences, and introducing digital literacy programs for women in small-scale businesses to promote their ventures in the global market. The organization also advocated for gender equality in the tech industry with initiatives for women in STEM fields and implemented artivism projects to mobilize the community towards advancing gender equity.
Today, the I Believe Global Women’s Empowerment Organisation is recognized as a leading force in the global movement for gender equality, gaining international recognition for its work. Active in over three countries—Sweden, Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso—and with representatives from East Africa, including Uganda, the organization continues to empower women and girls to realize their potential and contribute to their communities. It remains committed to innovation, collaboration, and advocacy for a more equitable world for women
Growth and Expansion
By 2021, it had expanded to Africa, concentrating on education, especially STEM, and economic empowerment through entrepreneurship programs and start-up businesses. The organization also diversified its programs to include health, legal rights, leadership development, and environmental sustainability.
Strategic Partnerships
In 2021, the foundation formed strategic partnerships with NGOs, government agencies, and the private sector, launching initiatives to combat gender-based violence and advocate for policy changes supporting women’s rights.
Recent Innovations
In recent years, the foundation has embraced technology to further its mission, introducing digital literacy programs to connect women entrepreneurs with small-scale businesses to global markets. The foundation has also been at the forefront of advocating for gender equality in the tech industry for women in STEM fields.
Today
Today, the I Believe Global Women’s Empowerment Organisation is recognized as a leading force in the global movement for gender equality, gaining international recognition for its work. Active in over four countries—Sweden, Ghana, Togo, and Burkina Faso—with representatives from East Africa, including Uganda and Kenya, the organization continues to empower women and girls to realize their potential and contribute to their communities. It remains committed to innovation, collaboration, and advocacy for a more equitable world for women.