WOMEN IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Safe Social Learning, Collaborative Mentoring and Career Networking for Women in the Built Environment in Africa
The WITBE initiative includes:
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A purpose-driven, structured social learning program
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For women graduates to seasoned professionals
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Digital collaboration between “sources” & “seekers”
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Built on a proven knowledge mentoring methodology
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A solution for SDG 5 – “Gender Equality” in the BE
M4S proudly offers this program in an exclusive partnership with the SA Institute of Civil Engineers.
Enabling Context and Caring - in the moment of need.
With a focus on achieving gender equality with access to male and female peers and professionals.
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VALUE: Lifelong
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INVESTMENT: No Charge for Women in Africa
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CONTACT: shelley@m4s.co.za
Unique participant benefits:
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“Experiential wisdom on tap” from seasoned experts and committed Built Environment participants
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Develop a scalable and trusted value exchange with new global knowledge networks
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Monthly value-add engagement sessions with subject matter experts, industry sponsors and stakeholders
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Instant contextual support for challenging situations
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Avoid costly, predictable, and repetitive mistakes
Inkaba Education and Development Trust PBO
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The Inkaba Education and Development Trust PBO/NPO is a “Main Service Provider” (MSP) that hosts and delivers bespoke Social Impact and Socio-economic Development (SED) programs using a licenced digital learning technology enabler and an expertly crafted Future-fit Competency Series which stimulates collective learning.
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Trust Registration No: IT555/2017(G)
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PBO Registration No: 930057648
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NPO Registration No. PENDING
Our WITBE Founder's Story
Meet Shelley Coleman Marsh
Meet the visionary behind the Women in Series (WinS) movement, Shelley Coleman-Marsh, co-founder of KMG and a seasoned entrepreneur with over three decades of corporate and business acumen. Shelley's journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment for women to excel in both their professional and personal lives.
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In her early years, Shelley embarked on a path few dared to tread, with a background in structural engineering. She confronted the formidable challenges of a male-dominated and patriarchal culture, where women were often discouraged from pursuing careers in engineering. However, her determination and resilience set her on a trajectory towards breaking barriers and inspiring change.
Shelley's dedication to empowering women didn't stop at her own success. For the past two decades, she has been at the helm of a multi-award-winning structured mentoring business, leading the charge in mentoring and nurturing talent. Her expertise in this field led her to serve as a judge on the Gender Mainstream Awards program for eight years in South Africa, where she gained invaluable insights into the disparity between corporate executive ideals of gender equality and the real experiences of program participants.
Upon relocating to the UK and co-founding Knowledge Mentoring (Global), Shelley's vision crystallized into WinS. It emerged from her profound understanding that the challenges and experiences faced by women in their careers, whether in Africa or Europe, were remarkably similar. Through extensive Diversity, Equality, and Inclusivity (DEI) research conducted in collaboration with master's degree students at Surrey University in Guildford, Shelley solidified her commitment to bridging these gaps.
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Shelley Coleman-Marsh's journey, marked by resilience, empathy, and a tireless pursuit of gender equality, forms the very foundation of WinS. Her personal experiences and tireless dedication have given birth to a movement that promises to reshape the future for women in both corporate and academic spheres, providing them with the support and opportunities they need to thrive.
Key Stakeholders and Collaboration Partners
across UK, Africa & Commonwealth
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Key Industry Sponsors and Supporters
across UK, Africa & Commonwealth
