Indonesia \u2013 Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship as a Driver of Empowerment<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nOn June 24, 2025, in Jakarta, Eramet officially launched Women for Future Indonesia<\/strong> in partnership with the YCAB Foundation and the Indonesian Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The program will support 600 women entrepreneurs in Jakarta and Ternate over a two-year period. These women, who run micro-enterprises and come from modest backgrounds, will receive comprehensive training in financial literacy and digital marketing. At the end of the program, 75 of them will be awarded a $500 grant to accelerate the development of their businesses.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn a country where over 64% of micro-enterprises are led by women<\/strong>, yet access to training, funding, and digital tools remains unequal, this program aims to remove barriers to growth and spark lasting change in their live.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Gabon \u2013 A Springboard for <\/span>h<\/span>undreds of <\/span>w<\/span>omen<\/span><\/h2>\nWomen For Future <\/span><\/i>reached a new milestone with the graduation of its third cohort in Gabon, in partnership with WIA Philanthropy. Since 2022, more than 500 women entrepreneurs have been supported<\/strong> \u2014 far exceeding the initial goal of 130 beneficiaries over three years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nActive in sectors ranging from agriculture to fashion and consulting, some entrepreneurs received long-term, tailored support as \u201cchampions\u201d of the program. In parallel, intensive bootcamps were held in Libreville and Moanda, open to other women eager to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIn 2025,\u202f<\/span>Women For Future<\/span><\/i> gradually expand to more regions to reach women who are currently underserved by support programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Women](\"https:\/\/www.eramet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26_eramet-groupe_femmes-davenir_4.jpg\" "\\"2025-06-26_eramet-groupe_femmes-d’avenir_4\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nI (re)learned to believe in myself. After nearly two years without production or market access, I found my inner strength again. I worked on my resilience, my image, my branding. It was more than a professional space \u2014 it was a rebirth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\n<\/strong>Participant in the 3rd<\/sup> cohort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Senegal<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Strengthening<\/span> Human <\/span>Skills<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\nFor its second cohort in Senegal,\u202f<\/span>Women For Future<\/span><\/i>, in partnership with WIA Philanthropy, expanded into the regions of K\u00e9b\u00e9mer and Louga, following a first edition in Thi\u00e8s and Dakar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThis expansion enabled over 300 women<\/strong> to take part in intensive bootcamps focused on developing soft skills \u2014 essential for entrepreneurial success. During training sessions, participants reflected on their personal posture<\/strong> and better understood their interactions<\/strong>, both in family life and in business. With practical tools, they learned to defuse conflicts and strengthen their ability to take action in daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>![\"Women](\"https:\/\/www.eramet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2025-06-26_eramet-groupe_femmes-davenir.jpg\" "\\"2025-06-26_eramet-groupe_femmes-d’avenir\\"")
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Argentina\u202f \u2013 A Growing Momentum Across Salta Province<\/h2>\n
Launched in 2024 in Salta, northern Argentina, in partnership with Pro Mujer,\u202f<\/span>Femmes d\u2019Avenir<\/span><\/i>\u202fhas already supported over 450 women through a hybrid program focused on personal development<\/strong>, business management<\/strong>, finance<\/strong>, and digital skills<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nBuilding on this success, the initiative has expanded to several departments across Salta Province, leveraging synergies with local authorities and partner NGOs to ensure a strong and sustainable presence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nThe 2024 results are promising:<\/span><\/h4>\n\n- 69%<\/strong> of participants developed a regular savings habit,<\/span><\/li>\n
- 71%<\/strong> feel more confident in their business decisions,<\/span><\/li>\n
- 100%<\/strong> have integrated digital tools into their professional activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nI learned, I discovered, and I broadened my vision of how to manage and grow my business. I was able to delegate responsibilities and take care of my health while keeping my business on track. Thank you so much!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nSylvia
\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Participant in the 1st<\/sup> cohort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our publications<\/h2><\/div>Find all the information you need about our Group here<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>CSR<\/a> | Group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>Manganese: a key lever for a sustainable and decarbonized steel value chain<\/a><\/h2><\/div> Eramet has just published its white paper, \u201cManganese and Decarbonized Steel: Towards a Sustainable Value Chain,\u201d which provides a comprehensive analysis of manganese as a practical lever for the sustainable transformation of the steel industry. Presented at the CRU Ferroalloys Europe Connections Summit, held from June 2 to 4 in Frankfurt, Germany, this white [...]<\/p><\/div>
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In a country where over 64% of micro-enterprises are led by women<\/strong>, yet access to training, funding, and digital tools remains unequal, this program aims to remove barriers to growth and spark lasting change in their live.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> Women For Future <\/span><\/i>reached a new milestone with the graduation of its third cohort in Gabon, in partnership with WIA Philanthropy. Since 2022, more than 500 women entrepreneurs have been supported<\/strong> \u2014 far exceeding the initial goal of 130 beneficiaries over three years.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Active in sectors ranging from agriculture to fashion and consulting, some entrepreneurs received long-term, tailored support as \u201cchampions\u201d of the program. In parallel, intensive bootcamps were held in Libreville and Moanda, open to other women eager to strengthen their entrepreneurial skills.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 2025,\u202f<\/span>Women For Future<\/span><\/i> gradually expand to more regions to reach women who are currently underserved by support programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> I (re)learned to believe in myself. After nearly two years without production or market access, I found my inner strength again. I worked on my resilience, my image, my branding. It was more than a professional space \u2014 it was a rebirth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Andr\u00e9e<\/span><\/span> For its second cohort in Senegal,\u202f<\/span>Women For Future<\/span><\/i>, in partnership with WIA Philanthropy, expanded into the regions of K\u00e9b\u00e9mer and Louga, following a first edition in Thi\u00e8s and Dakar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This expansion enabled over 300 women<\/strong> to take part in intensive bootcamps focused on developing soft skills \u2014 essential for entrepreneurial success. During training sessions, participants reflected on their personal posture<\/strong> and better understood their interactions<\/strong>, both in family life and in business. With practical tools, they learned to defuse conflicts and strengthen their ability to take action in daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> Launched in 2024 in Salta, northern Argentina, in partnership with Pro Mujer,\u202f<\/span>Femmes d\u2019Avenir<\/span><\/i>\u202fhas already supported over 450 women through a hybrid program focused on personal development<\/strong>, business management<\/strong>, finance<\/strong>, and digital skills<\/strong>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Building on this success, the initiative has expanded to several departments across Salta Province, leveraging synergies with local authorities and partner NGOs to ensure a strong and sustainable presence.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I learned, I discovered, and I broadened my vision of how to manage and grow my business. I was able to delegate responsibilities and take care of my health while keeping my business on track. Thank you so much!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sylvia Find all the information you need about our Group here<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> CSR<\/a> | Group<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div> Eramet has just published its white paper, \u201cManganese and Decarbonized Steel: Towards a Sustainable Value Chain,\u201d which provides a comprehensive analysis of manganese as a practical lever for the sustainable transformation of the steel industry. Presented at the CRU Ferroalloys Europe Connections Summit, held from June 2 to 4 in Frankfurt, Germany, this white [...]<\/p><\/div> 3 June 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>Gabon \u2013 A Springboard for <\/span>h<\/span>undreds of <\/span>w<\/span>omen<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong>Participant in the 3rd<\/sup> cohort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Senegal<\/span> \u2013 <\/span>Strengthening<\/span> Human <\/span>Skills<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Argentina\u202f \u2013 A Growing Momentum Across Salta Province<\/h2>\n
The 2024 results are promising:<\/span><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/span><\/span><\/strong>Participant in the 1st<\/sup> cohort<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Our publications<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>Manganese: a key lever for a sustainable and decarbonized steel value chain<\/a><\/h2><\/div>