Here is the reality: Gender-balanced and diverse businesses outperform their peers. They experience higher profits, lower turnover, and better access to investment.
The Inclusive Action Hub is an exciting new project by Value for Women, launched to create more and better opportunities for millions of women in emerging economies—as leaders, employees, and consumers.
Our campaign #SMEsForWomen launches the Inclusive Action Hub, inviting eligible enterprises to win a cash award and participate in other initiatives that celebrate SMEs implementing gender inclusion in their businesses.
Inclusive action for a business means making intentional changes—like hiring more women, creating supportive workplaces, and developing products that serve women and other underrepresented groups. These actions create safer, more rewarding career opportunities, improve access to valuable products and services, and build lasting partnerships, all of which benefit women and other underserved communities.
The Inclusive Action Awards recognises SMEs and aspiring enterprises for their efforts in gender inclusion.
Are you an SME advancing gender equality in your workforce, leadership, or customer base?
The Global Inclusive Action Awards celebrate businesses like yours from emerging markets.
Why apply?
- US$5,000 cash prize for the winner
- International recognition and media exposure
- Inspire others and showcase your impact
Who can apply?
Enterprises in low- or middle-income countries with fewer than 250 employees, actively driving gender inclusion.
You could be:
- A fintech providing inclusive financial products for women entrepreneurs
- A manufacturing company with women in leadership roles
- A clean energy business offering targeted opportunities for women in the workforce
- A tech startup building solutions for underserved women customers
Contact Us
Do you have questions or need assistance joining the Inclusive Action Hub?
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