From Granny’s knitting needles to global impact - the story of Gogo Olive

pp22_Sept2025_InBusiness_@mana_meadows_3

Gogo Olive is a business based in Zimbabwe that helps women become entrepreneurs and leaders who support their own communities

After travelling to Kenya during a gap year, a passion was birthed in Julie Hagan’s heart that would lead her to use her family’s knitting legacy to start a business and a charity. Connecting continents through entrepreneurship, Gogo Olive empowers women in Zimbabwe to use their knitting skills to make an income to pour back into their communities.

To continue reading, register today for more access!

If you are a member or a registered user, or if you already have a login for another Premier website SIGN IN HERE

 

Woman Alive magazine, website, tablet and phone

Sign up for your free account now!    

Registering is quick and easy and gives you immediate access to read more articles, plus:

  • You’ll receive a weekly newsletter every Saturday with the top stories of the week
  • You can save articles to read later
  • You can share your comments and thoughts on the stories

REGISTER NOW


Or become a member today for unlimited access! Special offers are available!

If you already have an account with a Premier website SIGN IN HERE