Since 2005, HERA has worked across nine countries to develop women’s entrepreneurship to prevent dangerous migration, trafficking and re-trafficking. HERA has built strong, long term partnerships with local NGOs, universities, and companies to achieve our mission – Help women achieve financial freedom to prevent trafficking and re-trafficking.
Venture Grants
Central Europe
HERA provides grants to women entrepreneurs to scale up and employ young women at risk of dangerous migration. This year, HERA is again accepting applications from women entrepreneurs in Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Entrepreneurship Training
Central & Eastern Europe
Running workshops to provide women with business skills that can be of benefit to them. Training aims to assist in women’s reintegration into society and provide a mechanism of protection against trafficking.
Mentoring Programme
Central & Eastern Europe
HERA trains mentors to support women in their professional development, whether they are setting up a venture or looking to develop their career. The programme aims to prevent and protect women from being trafficked or re-trafficked.
Corporate
Partners
HERA is supported by a range of corporate partners who support the work through providing speakers, expertise, locations and events.
Academic
Partners
HERA works with institutions to support the entrepreneurship training. Also partnering for public lectures and events.
Charity
Partners
HERA is supported by donations from foundations and trusts. Partnering with local, national, and international charities to reach women to support.
Individual
Donors
HERA is primarily supported by the kindness and generosity of individuals who donate time, expertise and/or funding.