SSE Division
Social & Solidarity Economy
Support for creating social enterprises, mentorship, access to financing.
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Douala, Cameroon
Empowering women. Valuing their know-how.
AESECF supports women and girls toward social and solidarity entrepreneurship, turning craftsmanship into a lever for social innovation.
SSE & CCITwo areas of action
Social Equity ★ Female Entrepreneurship ★ Craftsmanship ★ Advocacy ★ Solidarity Economy ★ Mentorship ★ Creative Industries ★Social Equity ★ Female Entrepreneurship ★ Craftsmanship ★ Advocacy ★ Solidarity Economy ★ Mentorship ★ Creative Industries ★
SinceLaw n°90/053
Who we are
A movement carrying hope and dignity
The Association for Social Equity and Female Cultural Entrepreneurship promotes social equity and the economic empowerment of women, as part of a social and solidarity economy.
Empower
Training, mentorship, access to ethical financing.
Value
Local know-how and craftsmanship as lasting levers.
Our programs
Our actions for social change
CCI Division
Cultural & Creative Industries
Promoting craftsmanship and supporting women creators.
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Our approachOur governance
What drives our impact
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Close, community-based support rooted in the local realities of women entrepreneurs.
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Partnerships with cultural, economic and institutional stakeholders.
3
Transparent governance, with regular impact and moral reports.
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A real impact in communities
Every program is designed together with the women we support, for lasting and measurable results.
See our impact reports →Our initiatives
Initiatives that bring people together
Trainings & workshops
Artist residencies
Professional meetups
Our vision
Building a fairer economy
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Women's empowerment
Access to training, mentorship and economic decision-making.
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Craftsmanship valued
Local know-how passed on and turned into lasting income.
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Ethical financing
Easier access to solidarity financing and professional networks.
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Advocacy & inclusion
Fighting systemic discrimination and gender inequality.
Our method
From listening to action
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Identify needs
Direct listening to women and communities in the field.
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Co-build programs
Training, mentorship and personalized support.
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Measure & share impact
Regular, transparent impact reports.
Testimonials
The voice of our members
"A wonderful initiative to help women and enable them to better structure their business."
Supported member
SSE Division
"Thanks to the workshops, artisanal know-how will find new markets and genuine recognition."
Supported member
CCI Division
Become a volunteer or mentor
Share your time or expertise with the women we support.
Become a mentor →They support us
