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WIDU Original Grant is sponsored by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (commissioned by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)). The WIDU Original Grant supports micro and small enterprises in Ethiopia. It operates with a diaspora co-funding model, where Ethiopians living in EU member states, Switzerland, or Norway can support their friends or family's entrepreneurial activities.
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WIDU. africa – Empowering African Entrepreneurs Financial support for small businesses in Africa WIDU. africa is Expanding !
Now Available in New Countries: Côte d'Ivoire, The Gambia & Senegal Risa Reiyan, founder of Renil Olchekut Ranch Meet Risa Reiyan, the founder of Renil Olchekut Ranch in Kajiado East, Kenya. Discover how through her sustainable business, she created 12 new jobs. Now open to the entire European Union!
Support your Friends and Family in Africa from any country in the European Union Provides Funding and Coaching to Small Businesses in Participating African Countries The Original WIDU Grant Now Up To 3,000 EUR! WIDU Enhances Its Support to African Entrepreneurs by Upgrading the Original WIDU Grant to 3,000 EUR. Do you belong to the African Diaspora and want to support your friend’s or family’s business?
Created & Maintained Jobs WIDU. africa is a project co-financed by the European Union and the Gates Foundation and implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) .
In collaboration with the African diaspora in Europe, WIDU applies an innovative approach that combines financial support and coaching to strengthen new and existing micro and small businesses in Africa, leading to the creation of new jobs and economic development. Find out more about WIDU . WIDU is always free of charge We do not ever ask diaspora donors or African entrepreneurs, nor their relatives or friends, to pay for our services.
WIDU funding and coaching is and will always be provided for free. Watch out for brokers and middle-men Do not under any circumstances agree to give a share of your WIDU grant to a broker or a middle-man. These brokers/middle-men are breaking the law and will be sued by us.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing micro and small businesses in Ethiopia. Entrepreneurs must be sponsored by a relative living in one of the 27 member states of the European Union, Switzerland, or Norway. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to €3,000 for first application; up to €5,000 for 2nd and 3rd rounds. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
WIDU Original Grant is funded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (commissioned by German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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