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The ACES Fund: Collective Financing for Craft Enterprises

ACEN Editorial · 24 Jun 2026

The Africa Craft Enterprise Support Fund is a financial empowerment initiative built to support startups and growing craft businesses.

The Africa Craft Enterprise Support (ACES) Fund is a financial empowerment initiative established to support artisans, startups, and craft entrepreneurs across Africa through business financing, enterprise support, and entrepreneurship development.

Members support the Fund through membership contributions, periodic savings, fundraising initiatives, partnerships, and donor support. Eligible members may access startup business loans, business expansion support, equipment and tools financing, and enterprise credit facilities.

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