Resources for women in Saudi Arabia
Verified helplines, funding routes and business support for women in Saudi Arabia, plus programmes currently open to apply.
This page covers the national family protection line, trafficking shelters, and the main routes into funding and SME support. It is shorter than the UAE and USA pages and is being built out.
Networks & business support
1 entry
Monsha'at monshaat.gov.sa
The Saudi SME authority — licensing, funding routes and business support.
Funding
1 entry
Women in Tech Accelerator vilcap.com
Grants plus a programme for women leading tech-enabled startups, from the Standard Chartered Foundation with Village Capital. Over USD 600,000 shared across 12 markets this year. Applications go through a local partner — the country list is on the page.
Support & safety
2 entries
Family Protection Department hrsd.gov.sa
Report family violence free on 1919, 24/7, to trained psychologists and social workers. Shelter and counselling services available. Run by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.
National Committee to Combat Trafficking ncct.gov.sa
Shelter centres and hotline information for victims of trafficking.
Open to apply
14 jobs, fellowships, mentoring places and awards women in Saudi Arabia can apply to right now.
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If you have used a service in Saudi Arabia that helped, it can go on this list. Everything is checked before it appears.
Every link on this page was opened and checked by hand. Last reviewed 04 October 2026.