BPW International Mission Statement 

BPW is a Non Profit organisation which develops the professional, leadership and business potential

of  women on all levels through advocacy, mentoring, networking, skill building, and economic

empowerment  programs and projects around the world.

BPW Membership Services

Member Profiles

“Making it Happen, Women of Distinction” is a series of international booklets brought to you by BPW South Africa, designed to showcase our members and we explore how they overcame obstacles to business creation and growth.

Women on Boards

BPW’s Women on Boards project works with the corporate, government, not-for-profit and sports sectors to hold events, create opportunities for women, mentor women into directorships and ensure a high level of dynamic interaction across its large and influential network.

Corporate Governance

In partnership with the DTI and Corporate Governance experts, BPW offers numerous learning opportunities on all aspects of good Corporate Governance and keeps members up to date on any changes to the law as they occur.

Networking

The BPW plays an important role in developing local and international contacts and trade. Used effectively, we provide an excellent source for supporting each other, developing contacts, business and expanding both nationally and internationally. We can provide linkages that ensure that women owned businesses can reach their full potential. We provide training and confidence building and are an entry point into the world of globalization.

Public Speaking

Our members range from virtually every sector of the economy and are given public speaking opportunites at conferences, business events, management development programmes, seminars and workshops, road shows and exhibitions.

Trade Missions/Exhibitions

In conjunction with the DTI and our expert partners, we offer our members opportunities to participate in Trade Missions throughout Africa and the rest of the world. Training is also provided to members who feel they need additional support in this area.

Coaching & Mentoring

Our Coaching and Mentoring activities will be a valuable membership benefit to women at all stages of their careers. Coaching is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, not surprising given the exceptional results experienced by those executives and leaders who have been through a coaching process. Companies embracing a culture of effective coaching across all areas of their business demonstrate sustainable levels of high performance, set and achieve better goals, make better decisions and typically have excellent employee retention statistics.

Training/Workshops

The BPW trainers are made up of members who are experts in their field as well as outside experts who will help you to cultivate an entrepreneurial, business-oriented culture by offering professional development workshops. Workshops include: Public Speaking, Corporate Governance, Effective Trade Missions, Dealing with the media; Making the most of Networking Opportunities, Tender Processes; and Basic Business Fundamentals amongst others. Our Corporte Governance & Trade Mission training manuals have been produced in partnership with the DTI.

Press Releases

Members are asked to participate in the selection and writing up of BPW press releases, depending on their area of expertise. Members may be asked to comment to the media on behalf of the BPW where they specialize in a specific field of expertise, this may include actual interviews with the media.

Advocacy

BPW will liaise with Government regarding Advocacy issues to be raised at the UN, to obtain their input and support. Members will be requested to participate in this, dependent upon their area of expertise.