Networks & Programmes
Highlights
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Four challenges Graça Machel presented to the world at the first Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue in Ghana that cannot be ignoredMay 7, 2019READ MORE -
The build up to our 10th anniversary starts now!!May 2, 2019READ MORE -
Financial Inclusion Forum emphasizes the need to support women's participation in the formal economyApril 10, 2019READ MORE -
An update on the Mara children out of school programmeApril 9, 2019READ MORE -
Urgent appeal for relief and donations for people affected by Cyclone Idai in Malawi, Mozambique and ZimbabweMarch 25, 2019READ MORE -
Rising above stereotypes: Brigida Saide reflects on how she challenged the stereotypes that hinder gender equalityMarch 13, 2019READ MORE -
Victoria Mwanukuzi shares her journey as a farmerMarch 7, 2019READ MORE -
What does International Women’s Day mean to you?March 7, 2019READ MORE -
We are looking for Africa’s Emerging JournalistsFebruary 13, 2019READ MORE -
Meet Priscilla Brandt: Law graduate using her skills for social developmentJanuary 25, 2019READ MORE -
Education, a fundamental right for every child in AfricaJanuary 23, 2019READ MORE -
"Education is an empowering tool" – Nqobile Masondo shares her journey as a Graça Machel ScholarJanuary 23, 2019READ MORE -
Congratulations to the I-AM 2.0 Initiative finalistsDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
The Trust hosts Isithunzi Sabafazi (Dignity of Women) with Oprah WinfreyDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
Identifying key resolutions to transform agriculture in AfricaDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
We All Need To Be Goalkeepers To Achieve The SDGsDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
We Can Be The Generation that Ends Hunger And MalnutritionDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
Let’s Achieve Equality by Ending DiscriminationDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
Celebrating Success in our networkDecember 11, 2018READ MORE -
How women in agribusiness are contributing in ending hungerNovember 15, 2018READ MORE -
How Tanzanian Happy Rwechungura is contributing to food security through fisheriesOctober 25, 2018READ MORE -
This is what six nutrition experts want their governments to doOctober 18, 2018READ MORE -
Zambian civil society organisations engage the media to increase nutrition advocacy coverageOctober 16, 2018READ MORE -
Meet Spectacular Gumbira: a young nutrition advocate from ZimbabweOctober 16, 2018READ MORE -
The Women in Finance Network celebrates great strides taken by its Nigeria chapterOctober 11, 2018READ MORE -
Hosting the inaugural African Youth Networks SummitOctober 2, 2018READ MORE -
Congratulations to Vimla Naidoo for co-editing “I Remember Nelson Mandela”October 2, 2018READ MORE -
Live blog: Some highlights of Mrs Machel and the Trust at the UN General AssemblySeptember 26, 2018READ MORE -
“I want to be part of the wave that brings positive change”: Lilian Madeje’s storySeptember 10, 2018READ MORE -
It’s time for African governments to invest more in nutritionAugust 27, 2018READ MORE
Graça Machel Trust Women Investment Vehicle
Sarah2019-05-17T14:24:57+00:00May 17th, 2019|
Four challenges Graça Machel presented to the world at the first Global Peace Inter-Generational Dialogue in Ghana that cannot be ignored
Gwada2019-05-07T13:29:01+00:00May 7th, 2019|











The Trust supports and mobilises civil society networks on issues of ending child marriage, ending violence against children, ending female genital mutilation and promoting children’s rights, to carry out advocacy and action across Africa. Special focus is placed on Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia where child marriage continues to be a problem largely driven by poverty, gender inequality, harmful traditional practices, conflict, low levels of literacy, limited opportunities for girls and weak or non-existent protective and preventive legal frameworks.




Education is a fundamental right for all children, which is also a vehicle for social, economic and political transformation in communities, countries and the African continent at large. Recent studies indicate a lack of progress in some of the critical commitments aimed at improving education quality, access, retention and achievement, particularly for girls. In most African countries, girls may face barriers to learning, especially when they reach post-primary levels of education. By implementing multi-dimensional approaches to education which includes core education, personal development, life skills and economic competencies, the Trust partners with funding partners, governments, civil societies and the private sector to improve education access.

The Nutrition and Reproductive, Maternal, New-born, Child and Adolescent Health and Nutrition, (RMNCAH+N) of the Children’s Rights and Development Programme aims at promoting the Global Strategy for women, children and adolescents’ health within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) agenda. The strategy emphasises on the importance of effective country leadership as a common factor across countries making progress in improving the health of women, children and adolescents.
Through its Early Childhood Development (ECD) plan, The Trust will seek to put into action the new science and evidence Report that was presented by Lancet Series on Good and early development – the right of every child. This will be achieved by mobilising like-minded partners to contribute in the new science and evidence to reach all young children with ECD. The Trust’s goal is to be a catalyst for doing things differently, in particular, to rid fragmentation and lack of coordination across ECD sectors. In response to evidence showing the importance of political will in turning the tide against the current poor access and quality of ECD. Even before conception, starting with a mother’s health and social economic conditions, the early years of a child’s life form a fundamental foundation that determines whether a child will survive and thrive optimally.

