Mentorship for Seychellois women entrepreneurs

The survival rate of new businesses can be intimidating to entrepreneurs, but those numbers can change drastically when a mentor is added to the equation. Mentors give you the opportunity to draw on their experience right away -- and for free. Here are some local organizations that provide support to women entrepreneurs in that regard.

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Seychelles Association of Professional Women

Seychelles Association of Professional Women (SAWOP) works to encourage and support professional women in Seychelles, and promote solidarity among women in general:

  • To carry out research on issues related to gender and the development process in Seychelles
  • To share experiences and use the influence of role models to encourage young women to take control of their lives so as to participate more fully in the development of the country
  • To promote female education and active female participation in the socio-economic development of the country
  • To promote gender awareness in education and training in Seychelles and organize activities towards gender sensitization in society.

Focus areas:

• Gender

• Youth

• Women

• Professionals


Contact information

Seychelles Association of Professional Women
P.O. Box 1191
Tel: (248) 324914
Email: sawop@seychelles.net
Focal person: Mrs. Clena Volcere