International

Alter Start continues to grow internationally!

A social incubator in Rwanda.

Entrepreneurs from the Aheza programme and the local team posing in front of a wall with the Alter Start and African Leaders Hub logos, in Kigali

Rwanda

A value proposition taken international

Alter Start is developing a full programme in Rwanda to help young women entrepreneurs (aged 18–40) professionalise their micro-businesses, build a stable income and become more independent, even in difficult economic and social contexts.

Young Rwandan women entrepreneurs talking around a table during an Alter Start programme workshop in Rwanda

A group of women supported by Alter Start in Rwanda, during a field visit in the countryside

Method

Our international approach

One-to-one and group mentoring, adapted to family and financial constraints.
Practical workshops in financial management, marketing, sales and operations.
Personalised mentoring with local entrepreneurs and experts.
Access to professional tools and a local network of opportunities.

News

The Alter Start support model comes to Rwanda

In partnership with African Leaders Hub and several local NGOs, the model relies on skills-based volunteering to support rural entrepreneurs: sewing, baking, beauty, agribusiness.

20volunteer mentors

2 hof mentoring every two weeks

9 monthsof support

Entrepreneurs from the Aheza programme applauding during a group session in Kigali

A Rwandan entrepreneur supported by the Alter Start programme, seated during a discussion

Participants in the Alter Start programme in Rwanda posing with their Alter Start bags

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Alter Start takes its mission international

Alter Start continues to grow internationally!

A value proposition taken international

Our international approach

The Alter Start support model comes to Rwanda

Giving women the keys to turn their ideas into lasting businesses.