Tag: development
-
Program for Women Entrepreneurs in Nigeria
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 women initiative in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Center at the Pan-African University is a global effort aimed at empowering 10,000 women in developing and emerging economies across the world. Every year, the program provides scholarships to underserved women – the package includes a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management and follow-up services…
-
Apply Now for the AWP Network Vendor Program
Apply here: AWP Network Vendor Program The African Women Power (AWP) Network has launched a vendor program in collaboration with Shoprite Nigeria to help increase the number of women entrepreneurs who supply to Shoprite. The AWP Network Vendor program is a capacity building program for local vendors seeking professional guidance regarding best practices and guidelines…
-
2013 Google Scholarship Program for Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Google Europe & Israel Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is now open to students who will be enrolled in study for the 2013/2014 academic year at a university in Europe or Israel. Students must be enrolled in a computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or a closely related technical program. Students with a disability, mental health,…
-
Program for Young African Leaders
The African Leadership Academy seeks to enroll the most outstanding young leaders from across Africa and around the world – ALA is not only looking for young people who are smart and excel in the academic environment, we are looking for young people with the potential to lead and impact the world around them through…
-
Win Up to $30,000 from Dell
DellChallenge.org will act as an educational innovation community where university students, academia, primary/K12 educators, mentors, judges and fellow students from around the globe can network, share best practices and inspire each other to create educational change. Plus, we offer $30,000 in prizes and awards to help students put their ideas into action! Any undergraduate or…
-
The Big Picture Goal is to Promote a Positive Image of Africa
From food trucks bringing local fresh healthy foods to underprivileged communities in Vermont, to providing education for girls in Afghanistan, the 52 nominations for Oxfam’s first-ever International Women’s Day Challenge on GOOD Maker highlighted the power that women have to make the world a better place. But once the public had spoken, and the voting…
-
Small Business Key in Job Creation: South African Minister
Small businesses have a key role to play in providing opportunities and creating new jobs in emerging economies, South Africa’s Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies said. Speaking at the International Small Business Congress held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Davies said South Africa needed to develop a more symbiotic relationship between big companies and…
-
2013 Influential Black Women in Business Awards
In its 15th year, The Network Journal’s Annual 25 Influential Black Women in Business Awards honors Black women who have made significant contributions in their selected profession. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished professional or entrepreneur with a commitment to excellence and dedicated to their community. The awards are open to women who are…
-
Webinar: Learn how Marketing and PR Tools can help YOU
In this webinar, Ijeoma Genevieve Mbamalu, President and Founder of MUI –The PR Company, gives key tips on how to properly utilize available PR and marketing resources. Ijeoma also informs entrepreneurs on how marketing and public relations (PR) tools can help move business ideas forward. Click here to listen to the webinar: https://staging.awpnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/2012-09-14-06-07-learn-how-marketing-and-pr-tools-can-help-you-grow-your-business-ideas1.wmv http://videos.videopress.com/m8dw3gxW/2012-09-14-06-07-learn-how-marketing-and-pr-tools-can-help-you-grow-your-business-ideas1_fmt1.ogv …
-
Win the ONE Africa Award
The $100,000 award will bring recognition to innovative African efforts to fight poverty and will incentivize more of such efforts. The award may be split into two prizes to support two smaller organizations. Throughout Africa, there is amazing progress by civil society focused on ending extreme poverty and preventable diseases. These new ideas and exciting approaches…
AWP Network 