Manifesto Wellness Africa proudly congratulates Colleen Larsen, founder of Business Engage, on the successful hosting of the Africa & Middle East Gender Mainstreaming Awards — an inspiring event that continues to champion gender equality and inclusive leadership across the region.
The awards bring together visionary leaders, organisations, and change-makers who are actively driving gender transformation in the workplace. By recognising companies and individuals who are implementing meaningful policies and practices that advance gender equality, the event plays a critical role in encouraging organisations to move beyond intention and into measurable impact.
Under Colleen Larsen’s leadership, Business Engage has become a powerful platform for advocacy, collaboration, and progress in gender mainstreaming. The awards serve not only as a celebration of achievement but also as a reminder that inclusive leadership and equitable opportunities are essential for sustainable organisational growth and thriving communities.
At Manifesto Wellness Africa, we deeply resonate with this mission. Creating environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered is central to building healthier organisations and more conscious leadership cultures. Gender equality and wellbeing are closely interconnected; when organisations invest in inclusive practices, they create space for individuals and teams to truly thrive.
We applaud Colleen Larsen and the Business Engage team for their continued dedication to advancing gender equality across Africa and the Middle East. Their work contributes to a powerful ripple effect, inspiring organisations to lead with intention, compassion, and accountability.
Together, these collective efforts move us closer to workplaces and communities where equality, wellbeing, and opportunity are accessible to all.
