# Women4Africa Foundation

> UK registered charity (Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity number 1215366, CIO) promoting gender equality through AI education and implementation for women in Africa and of African descent. Area of operation: England, Wales, Africa and the Diaspora.

## Key facts
- Legal name: Women4Africa Foundation
- Also known as: W4A Foundation
- Charity number: 1215366 (charitable incorporated organisation)
- Area of operation: England, Wales, Africa and the Diaspora
- Who it serves: the African diaspora in England, Wales and beyond, and women across Africa
- Focus: AI education and implementation, digital and cyber skills, financial education, enterprise training, mentoring, advocacy for women's rights, links to international markets
- Heritage: grows out of the Women4Africa Awards, held in London since 2012; National Diversity Awards 2016 Community Organisation Award for Gender
- Contact: info@w4afoundation.org (general), press@w4afoundation.org (press)
- Charity register: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5247712

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.w4afoundation.org/): purpose, programmes, heritage, FAQ, ways to get involved
- [Safeguarding Policy](https://www.w4afoundation.org/safeguarding.html)
- [Privacy Notice](https://www.w4afoundation.org/privacy.html)

## Frequently asked questions
### What is Women4Africa Foundation?
Women4Africa Foundation is a UK registered charity that promotes gender equality by educating women in Africa and of African descent in artificial intelligence and technology. It focuses on AI education and implementation, financial education, enterprise and mentoring.

### Is Women4Africa Foundation a registered charity?
Yes. Women4Africa Foundation is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, charity number 1215366.

### Where does Women4Africa Foundation operate?
Our area of operation is England, Wales, Africa and the Diaspora. We serve the African diaspora across England and Wales and beyond, and women across Africa.

### What does Women4Africa Foundation teach?
We teach AI education and implementation: how to understand AI and put it to work in a job, business or community project. We also offer digital and cyber skills, financial education, business training and mentoring.

### Who can join a Women4Africa Foundation programme?
Women of African heritage at any level, from complete beginners with technology to established professionals and business owners. Register your interest using the form on this page.

### How is the Foundation connected to the Women4Africa Awards?
The Foundation grows out of the Women4Africa Awards, held in London since 2012 to celebrate African women. The awards won the Community Organisation Award for Gender at the National Diversity Awards in 2016. The Foundation turns that recognition into year-round education and mentoring.

### How can my organisation partner with or fund the Foundation?
Companies, trusts and community organisations can fund programmes, sponsor a cohort of learners, or partner on delivery. Use the partnership form on this page or email info@w4afoundation.org.

### How can I volunteer as a mentor?
Professionals and founders in technology, AI, finance, business, trade or law can apply to mentor through the volunteer form on this page. All mentors complete our volunteer and safeguarding checks.

### Does Women4Africa Foundation support Black women in tech in the UK?
Yes. Our AI education and implementation programmes support Black women in tech in the UK, from women taking their first steps with AI to professionals and founders ready to lead. We also connect them with mentors and with women in tech across Africa.