Our Inspirational Women Partners
BBM Foundation proudly presents its 2025 annual fundraising event under the theme Inspirational Women in Trade & Industry, a visionary gathering that aims to build lasting bridges between industry and civil society. Our goal is simple yet powerful: to empower women in ways that uplift families, strengthen communities, and create sustainable impact.
BBM invites you to an elegant cocktail dinner that celebrates the undeniable truth that when we invest in women, we empower entire communities. We envision a world where every sector, from tech, fashion, agriculture to finance, recognises the transformative power of empowering women. Each investment into a woman’s potential becomes a seed of change, blossoming into stronger families, thriving communities, and a brighter future for all.
Investment In A Dream
Through our Invest in a Dream initiative, attendees will pledge to pour into the dreams of our Basadi on Fleet candidates (2024 beneficiaries of the Women Unleashed Skills Development program) with bold ideas, raw talent, and powerful potential, but limited resources. If you believe in the power of investing in people, now is your chance to act. Attend the The Inspirational Women in Trade & Industry event to learn more about becoming a Dream Investor, partner, or mentor.
Mo’s Eatery & Events by Maureen Tapfuma
Mo’s Eatery & Events is a catering and event hosting company based in Centurion offering a variety of services with dishes ranging from platters to comfort and African food. Mo’s Eatery & Events also works according to client preferences and is open to traveling to their clients in order to give the best service possible.
Garments of Honor by Olwam Shushu
Garments of Honor is a modest clothing brand dedicated to creating beautiful, fashionable and respectful apparel for women. Birthed through Olwam’s struggle to find clothing that aligned with her personal values of modest beauty, this brand seeks to be the answer for other women like her.
Neo’s Bakery by Neo Phasha
Neo recognised the need for alternative breakfast on the go meals as a business opportunity in her community after taking a walk one day and realising that all the vendors were only selling fat cakes. There was a need to satisfy customers and provide them with different alternatives, this was the inception of Neo’s Bakery.
Each ticket includes a welcome drink, canapes, live entertainment, keynote addresses, spot prizes, a goodie bag, networking opportunities & art exhibition.
Some Numbers
The Inspirational Women event raises funds for the BBM Foundation. Ticket sale contributions go directly toward supporting BBM’s community based programs for women, youth, and families, creating real pathways to self-sufficiency and success. Here are some stats on the impact the Foundation has made in the last 4 years!
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About Inspirational Women Event 2024
Themed Inspirational Women in Business, the event showed the BBM Foundation’s commitment to being a champion for women in business within our community. The Foundation is continually making efforts to create a lasting network of support for women in business to this today, beyond the event.
A Glimpse of the Inspirational Women 2025
The event aimed to uplift and encourage women in business by creating a platform for connection, knowledge sharing, and inspiration. It presented women in business with the opportunity to build valuable networks, gain valuable insights, and celebrate the collective power of women driving positive change.
Reviews on Past Events
This is what attendees of our previous Inspirational Women events are saying:
Thandi
From the powerful stories to the elegant atmosphere, I walked away not only inspired but also ready to step boldly into my purpose.
Zintle
Honoring women making real impact in business and community was motivating. BBM is where impact meets with purpose.
Martina
The Inspirational Women Event challenged me to dream bigger and do more. It’s the kind of celebration that leaves a legacy.
Lynn
Hearing the stories of women thriving despite all odds reminded me of why community matters. Proud to have been part of something so meaningful.