Women in peri-urban and rural areas should not be left out of innovation ecosystems. They are right at the centre of where most problems and challenges persist, giving them first hand experience and a bottom up approach to problem solving.
FEM-HUB Mashinani by WomSTEM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Agency exists to address this issue.
Using an easily scalable model, Fem-Hub Mashinani sets up programs for mentorship and upskilling in partnership with local innovators. The focus is to uplift women in marginalized societies, and enable them to improve their livelihoods and create jobs.