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• Know A Child Changing The World? Apply for the €100,000 Peace Prize

  

  Every year, the KidsRights Foundation awards this prestigious prize to a child who fights courageously for children’s rights. Every year, KidsRights Foundation awards this prestigious prize to a brave boy or girl, regardless of race, place of birth or social standing, who has demonstrated the skill and determination necessary to improve the rights of children.…

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  January 29, 2020

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• Apply for the 2020 Les Margaret Women Entrepreneur Award

  

  The #lesMargaret Award was established for women entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs who are changing the world from Europe and Africa. Created in 2013 by DWD and supported by Margaret Hamilton, the award highlights big ideas and innovations from committed and inspiring digital women who are disrupting challenges that our society is facing today. The les Margaret…

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  January 10, 2020

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• You are invited to attend the Fifth Annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium

  

  The fifth annual global convening of leaders, innovators, investors, and entrepreneurs who seek to uplift the African continent by building bridges among Africans, Diasporans, and friends of Africa is set to take place in Silicon Valley, the innovation and entrepreneurial capital of the world. The conference aims to inspire and enable participants to be agents…

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  January 6, 2020

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• You are Invited to attend She-EO 7.0

  

  The goal of She-EO is to provide safe platforms for women of African descent to retreat and discuss issues related to personal growth and community engagement. She-EO specifically addresses financial, mental and societal barriers that inhibit the growth and progress of women. We are breaking cultural barriers by having no hold barred discussions about issues…

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  January 3, 2020

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• Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) Conference Resolution Calls for the Inclusion of Women in the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) Process

  

  A resolution adopted at the Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) 5th Annual Conference & Expo, could have far reaching implications for women economic empowerment in Africa. The Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum Conference made history this week when it called for the economic empowerment of women to be linked to the Africa…

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  November 10, 2019

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• Apply: NGO CSW64 Women of Distinction Awards

  

  Every year NGO CSW/NY presents the Woman of Distinction Award to a woman in recognition of her leadership in the struggle for gender equality, human rights and women’s empowerment. In 2020 as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, Beijing +25, we have decided to honor five (5) women, one from…

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  November 10, 2019

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• Magnify Your Impact: Apply to become a Harambean

  

  Harambeans are African Innovators scaling businesses across the length and breadth of Africa. If you are looking for ways to magnify your impact as an entrepreneur in Africa, then join the 13th Class of Harambeans. You will benefit from our Ecosystem of Opportunities to support your entrepreneurial aspirations, including: Fellowships and Grants from our partners …

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  November 10, 2019

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• Apply for the Facebook London Startup Accelerator Program

  

  The 12-week Facebook Accelerator London program will launch in November, and startups will gain access to the knowledge and expertise of Facebook employees, which includes practical workshops in product, engineering, growth, impact, and bespoke mentorship. Product managers, data scientists, marketers, recruitment specialists and engineers from Facebook will offer mentorship to the startups involved in the…

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  September 30, 2019

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• Apply for the 2020 Africa Energy Fellowship Program

  

  In line with its growing international cooperation, the African Energy Chamber will welcome young professionals from across Africa, North and South America, Asia and the Middle East to join its office in Johannesburg for 12 months. The Fellows will be provided with an opportunity to apply analytical skills on concrete challenges and problems across the…

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  September 30, 2019

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• Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) Announces Top 12 Ventures for its 2019 Series-A Venture Showcase

  

  VC4A is proud to announce the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture Showcase. These companies selected represent the best investment opportunities on the continent. They have been vetted by 40 VC investors through a rigorous referral and selection process. The companies demonstrate strong revenues and competitive edge, are well-positioned…

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  September 30, 2019

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