Gallery & Impact

In the Field

Working Alongside Women Farmers

Our founder's on-the-ground work with the Platform for the Empowerment of African Women (PAAF) directly informs AskanBe's approach to entrepreneurship and economic inclusion.

Meeting with a woman farmer to review the season's harvest.

Aisha Jallow addressing a community meeting

Leading a community discussion under the mango trees.

Large group of community farmers gathered together

Farmers gather for a training and equipment distribution day.

Reviewing a handful of harvested crops with a farmer

Reviewing the season's crop, hand in hand with the women who grew it.

Community consultation meeting under the trees

A community consultation, gathering input directly from residents.

Green cultivated fields supported by PAAF

The fields where this work takes root.

Partnerships

Building Global Collaborations

AskanBe's founder works with governments, diplomatic missions, and international agencies to open doors for African women entrepreneurs.

A partnership meeting supporting women- and youth-led agribusiness.

The Youth & Women Agribusiness Trade Fair, connecting entrepreneurs with new markets.

The PAAF team at the Dakar office.

Meeting with partners at a Gambian government office

A partnership meeting supporting cross-border agribusiness initiatives.

Aisha Jallow at an international summit surrounded by flags

Representing AskanBe and PAAF on the international stage.

PAAF team strategy meeting in the Dakar office

Strategy session with the PAAF team in Dakar.

Community & Global Reach

From the Village to the World Stage

The same commitment shows up everywhere — in packed community gatherings and in rooms with global decision-makers.

A community gathering, hundreds strong, under the trees.

Aisha Jallow addressing a seated community group

Speaking directly with the women and families this work serves.

Aisha Jallow at an international reception

Building relationships that open doors for African women entrepreneurs.

Connecting with the local economy this work is designed to strengthen.

Isatou Aisha Jallow at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings

At the IMF/World Bank Group Annual Meetings, Washington, D.C.

Global Engagement

Notable Encounters

Building relationships with global leaders in service of AskanBe and PAAF's mission for African women and youth.

Field Video

A Closer Look at Our Work

A look at community fieldwork in action.

The cultivated fields supported by our partner organization, PAAF.

Representing women's economic empowerment at the Beijing+25 Declaration event.

In Her Words

From an Exclusive Interview with African Peace Magazine

On Peace "Peace means economic freedom, equality, access to quality education, and access to quality affordable health care."

On Her Work "I am a Business Consultant and a mindset coach with a clarity and mindset focus — in short, I help women, entrepreneurs, and C-suite persons explore the next steps for them by using mindset-shifting strategies. I also work to help women have autonomy over their lives."

On Strategy for Africa "Poverty eradication policies towards women and children, engaging the youth in modern, attractive, and economically sustainable agricultural opportunities... early childhood education and youth with strategic employment agendas will bring peace and stability, as communities with economic independence."

On Youth & Economic Independence "African youth will have to create their own lanes for economic independence, which will translate into peace and stability... Economic independence translates to peace and stability."

— Isatou Aisha Jallow, Founder & Executive Director of AskanBe, VP/Co-Founder of PAAF
Excerpted from an exclusive interview in African Peace Magazine

As featured in African Peace Magazine, Issue 101 (Angola Edition)