We believe in empowering women in their pursuit of growth, expansion and self-realization. Our sponsorship program is shaped by a clear vision: equip women with the means to explore uncharted territories, forge significant connections and learn from inspiring mentors and peers. This program serves as a lifeline of financial assistance and guidance, enabling dynamic women to partake in conferences, summits or continuing education.
We believe in empowering women in their pursuit of growth, expansion and self-realization. Our sponsorship program is shaped by a clear vision: equip women with the means to explore uncharted territories, forge significant connections and learn from inspiring mentors and peers. This program serves as a lifeline of financial assistance and guidance, enabling dynamic women to partake in conferences, summits or continuing education.
The Millie Education Fund is for women who have a dream of attending top summits or conferences around the world or enrol in an education program.
This program is designed for all women, Two Spirit, transgender, binary and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above. We extend this opportunity to anyone eager to forge impactful connections, broaden their network and share their wealth of knowledge.
Meet the trailblazers who have benefited from the Millie Education Fund. Their stories are a testament to the transformative power of this sponsorship to ignite passion, purpose and meaningful connection.
"When I found out about the Millie Education Fund, I recognized that now is the most opportune time to learn and connect with the latest thinking from academic and industry thought leaders to help me better understand how to create meaningful impact for the communities I seek to serve."
Hailing from Uganda, Shirley has lived and worked
across 10 African countries, accumulating over a
decade of experience as a social entrepreneur.
She has led impactful initiatives across the
continent, striving to create more inclusive systems
and products for women, young people, and
low-income communities, while championing
innovation and entrepreneurship.
Shirley previously served as CEO and Team Leader
of Impacc MakaPads, a social enterprise in Uganda
that provided safe and affordable menstrual pads
made from locally sourced materials such as
papyrus and recycled paper. In this role, she was
the Project Manager for Innovations Against Poverty
(IAP) and German Foundation for World Population
(DSW).
“Women Deliver 2023 continues to be a transformative experience that has reinforced my commitment to championing gender equality and advancing the rights of women everywhere. The connections made, and the knowledge gained, have empowered me to take my advocacy to new heights. I am grateful for this exceptional opportunity and the chance to be part of a global movement striving for positive change.”
Our inaugural recipient, Florence Akara, attended the Women Deliver 2023 conference, one of the largest multi-sector gatherings focused on advancing gender equality. This year’s theme was "Spaces, Solidarity, and Solutions," reflecting a commitment to impactful collaboration and solution-driven dialogue.
Florence was able to explore feminism and funding from a global context, focusing on the barriers faced by African women leaders. She attended 20+ sessions, workshops and panels, gaining invaluable insights and unique perspectives on gender and the climate crisis, philanthropy for gender justice, youth empowerment and more.
Simply tell us the conference or program you want to attend and we’ll manage the rest – registration, travel planning, airfare and accommodations up to $5,000.
Additionally, our runners-up will be connected with people and prospective mentors who can bolster their journey – and we strongly encourage them to reapply in the future!
Applications for our Spring 2025 recipient are now open! Please complete your application by Friday, January 31, 2025 to be considered.
