The Pledge is a commitment by an organisation to implement and maintain a defined set of measurable actions, tailored to the local ecosystem, which help to influence and shape a better future for women in entrepreneurship.
The Pathways Pledge is action-focused, not prescriptive.
The Pledge is a light touch, collaborative initiative where organisations implement their own actions, using the Pathways Report as the 'manifesto' for change. These actions are shared with other Pledgers and are tracked and reported over a 12 month period. The Pledge helps organisations consolidate their efforts to drive change through collective ownership, thus achieving a greater impact.
An example of a Pledge could be...
Committing
to publishing and enhancing gender data
Diversifying
investment and selection panels
Increasing
female participation in programmes beyond existing policies
Amplifying
existing programmes to more locations
Who can become a Pledger?
Organisations from across the landscape, regardless of industry or size, can participate. Being part of a large and aligned movement will amplify, accelerate, and improve outcomes. Pledgers underpin the Pathways strategy, and their combined work will have a louder voice and bigger influence.
Our focus is on consolidating efforts to drive change through action-led collaboration, with each organisation contributing its share to achieve a greater collective impact.
Ana Stewart
Chair & Co-Author of the Pathways Report
Our Pledging Partners
How can my organisation take the Pathways Pledge?
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