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Changing The Ratio of African Girls in STEM – Unoma Okorafor Talks to the AWP Network

Many of the girls in our program still worry that if they are too educated or smart, that they may not get married and would ultimately live unhappy lives and therefore bring shame to themselves and their families. Many girls are taught not to think, not to speak up and to just do what…

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September 14, 2015

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Crowdfunding Tips for African Entrepreneurs: 7 Things You Should Know

Over the years, crowdfunding has become an effective alternative for entrepreneurs to raise funds for their business ideas. Crowdfunding allows entrepreneurs to raise capital without giving up too much equity. This avenue also provides an alternative to those who may have difficulty gaining access to traditional sources of funding. Indeed, many have had enormous success…

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September 3, 2015

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Founder of AWP Network Featured in BusinessDay Nigeria

Read more here: BusinessDay Nigeria

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September 3, 2015

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African Women Entrepreneurs Offer Business Advice

Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs

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August 10, 2015

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

Aderonke Lawal, Africa, African youths, Africholidays Travel, Afua Osei, AriatuPR, AWP Network, Ayomide Condotti, Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, Bilikiss Kola-Abiola, Brides & Babies, business, business support, capitalsquare, challenge, change, Civic Eagle, collaboration, competition, Dee Poku, Dee Poku-Spalding, development, education, Elizabeth Waldorf, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, Future Software Resources, Futuresoft, girls, growth, Halima Gidado-Mijindadi, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Jane Ole, Lagos, leadership, Lesley Adeyemi Adewunmi, marketing, Mary Olushoga, mobile technology, Modupe Macaulay, my voice matters, Nalla Brazil, Nigeria, Nkem Begho, program, progress, Rapelang Rabana, ReKindle Learning, Ronke Lawal, Roxsanne Dyssell, Royal Arts Academy, She Leads Africa, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, Uduak Isong, WeCyclers, WIE Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, Youths
Procurement Opportunity – Do Business With UN Women

UN Women has a mandate to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women. At this time, the organization requires a range of customizable promotional products with the official logo that will be used as visibility items in supporting the advocacy and campaigning efforts of UN Women. Eligible vendors may submit documentation as requested in response to this Expression…

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August 5, 2015

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Founder of AWP Network Features on ARISE News

“Many believe that small businesses are vital for Africa’s future success. They already play a vital role across the continent – with the number growing on an annual basis. We were joined by Mary Olushoga, who is the founder of AWP Network.com – which provides advice and guidance for many small to medium-sized African businesses…

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August 5, 2015

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Founder of AWP Network Features on Smile & Mobile Tech Blog

Read the interview here: Smile and Mobile

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August 5, 2015

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WeCyclers Wins Case Foundation Pitch For Lagos Competition

The AWP Network salutes and congratulates Wecyclers on winning the 2015 Pitch For Lagos competition, an event chaired by Steve Case, co-founder of America Online (AOL) and founder of the Case Foundation. Wecyclers is a response to local waste issues in Lagos, where only 40 percent of the city’s garbage is collected. The World Bank also estimates that only…

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July 30, 2015

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

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Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs: Founder of Ayo Naledi Designs Talks to the AWP Network

The AWP Network met with Ayo Agunbiade, founder of Ayo Naledi designs, a handmade fine jewelry design company to learn more about what inspired her to start her business and how she plans to grow. How did you come up with the name of your business? Years ago, while watching a television show, I heard the name…

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July 14, 2015

Business, Education, Interviews

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Young African Women Entrepreneurs Offer Advice on How to Start a Business With No Money

Voices of African Women Entrepreneurs “The easiest way to get funding is to build a team. You will be surprised at how quickly your idea takes off when you have a solid group of people equally passionate about your idea. Also, like our parents say, two (or more) heads are better than one. The diversity…

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May 19, 2015

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