News & Events
Celebrating our community's achievements and upcoming opportunities
Past Events & Milestones
Upcoming Events
July Community Hangout
Date TBA – Watch this space!
Building on the success of our January empowerment series, join us for our monthly community connection session.
Black History Month Entrepreneurship Workshop Series
Planning underway for Oct 2026
Focused workshops supporting women launching and growing their businesses.
Recent Event Highlight
African Women Empowerment Series: RISE & THRIVE | January 31st, 2026
Our first major event of 2026 brought together African women across Edinburgh for an inspiring day focused on rising above challenges and thriving in our community
Event Highlights:
- Keynote presentations on overcoming barriers and building resilience
- Workshop sessions covering career advancement, entrepreneurship, and personal development
- Networking opportunities connecting women across different industries and backgrounds
- Panel discussions featuring successful African women leaders in Scotland
- Resource sharing with information on funding, training, and support services
Community Impact:
- 45+ women attended from across Edinburgh
- New business connections made
- Resources shared for career development and entrepreneurship
- Strong foundation set for ongoing peer support networks
“The energy in the room was incredible – seeing so many talented, ambitious women supporting each other reminded me why EAWN’s work is so vital.” – Event Attendee
2025 Achievements
- Quarterly community hangouts established
- Yearly Summer Event
- Partnership with Health in Mind launched
- Mental health and well-being session series
- Career development workshops initiated
- First annual community celebration