The 2025 SHEImpact Winners

WenDo – Founder: Omneya Abdel Aal A GBV-focused initiative combining physical self-defense training with psychological tools such as psychodrama and art therapy. WenDo empowers women and girls aged 7 to 60—including women with disabilities—to prevent and confront violence, particularly sexual harassment. Its integrated and inclusive approach strengthens both mental and physical resilience. Mosanda – Founder: Shaymaa Mansour Addressing the growing threat of cyber harassment and blackmail, Mosanda provides discreet legal assistance and psychological support to women facing online abuse. By protecting digital rights and privacy, the initiative creates a safe, stigma-free support system that promotes justice and emotional well-being in the digital space. Click Safe – Founder: Amany Osama Click Safe empowers women and girls to prevent and respond to online violence through digital safety awareness sessions, secure internet-use guidance, and direct intervention support in cases of cyber extortion or defamation. With hands-on technical assistance and community-centered outreach, the initiative strengthens women’s digital autonomy and resilience.

A Rigorous and Transparent Evaluation Process

The final event welcomed 16 participants, each presenting her project through an exhibition table format. Each founder had 4 minutes to pitch her idea and share her story. Judges then had 3 minutes for questions and discussion. The Gemini Africa team guided the panel from table to table to ensure equal time, fairness, and smooth flow for every participant. The decision was far from easy. The distinguished judging panel included: Mr. Adly Thoma – Chairman & CEO, Gemini Africa Ms. Amany Abou Zeid – Regional Arts Director – MENA, The British Council Mr. Amr AboElAzm – Co-founder, CEO & Vice Chairman, Erada Microfinance Ms. Germain Haddad – Deputy Representative, UNFPA Ms. Yara El Narsh – Public Affairs Manager, Egyptian Food Bank With 16 high-potential ventures tackling GBV, economic inclusion, digital safety, psychosocial support, and community empowerment, selecting three winners required careful deliberation.