International Women's Forum of South Africa

Leading with Purpose.

ignite. inspire. impact.

IWFSA is the SA chapter of the International Women’s Forum (“IWF”), our core objective is to nurture and develop a pipeline of the next generation of women leaders through targeted Leadership Development programmes, mentoring and coaching.

IWF Cornerstone Conference 2025

A Network of Empowered Women Leaders

IFWLP Alumni Network

Welcome to the IFWLP Alumni Network, a distinguished network of empowered women leaders who have successfully completed the IWFSA FASSET Women’s Leadership Programme (IFWLP).

Our leadership development programmes

Young Leaders Connect IDEAL Program

In August 2020, IWFSA relaunched the Young Leaders Connect IDEAL Program (“YLC IDEAL”), with aim of developing the next generation of leaders. The YLC IDEAL programme details can be found here.

Announcement

The International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Board leadership, following the successful conclusion of the organisation’s governance cycle. This new leadership team brings together distinguished women leaders committed to advancing IWFSA’s mission of strengthening women’s leadership, fostering meaningful connections, and driving catalytic impact across South Africa and within the global IWF network. The Board will be supported by a number of key Subcommittees, which play an important role in advancing the organisation’s strategic priorities. We are pleased to introduce the leadership of IWFSA.

Commit to making the change

Words are not enough Together we can take action against GBVF

The private sector will lead the GBVF Response Fund1, with the International Women’s Forum South Africa (IWFSA) playing the leading role in its establishment.

collaboration and shared vision

Our Partners in Purpose