WILMA's network of partners and colleagues includes an ever-expanding roster of professionals who stand ready to provide valuable services to support the formation of JVCEs. Some of them are in mid-career, others retired; while they will donate their time, their travel and other expenses must be covered, and it's often necessary to hire local professionals at standard rates for short-term specialized assignments.

To establish a JVCE, WILMA must apply considerable time, effort, and resources to evaluating proposals, researching the people and location, educating the African partners about the requirements for operating successful businesses, and preparing a comprehensive business plan that can attract investors. This effort is expensive and not covered by investors, in part because sometimes we decide that a proposal isn't viable, so there's no JVCE in which anyone can invest. Donations of money, services, equipment, and materials are urgently needed. WILMA is registered with the U.S. Treasury as a tax-exempt private foundation, and donations are tax-deductible for U.S. citizens. If you would like to support our effort, please send a check payable to WILMA to

WILMA 3031 Macomb Street NW Washington, DC   20008

WILMA also welcomes inquiries from companies interested in founding or investing in joint ventures with our partners in Africa. Such inquiries should be addressed to the president of WILMA, Paul Armington (parmington@wilma.us).