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Apply: Innovate Ventures Accelerator in Somaliland – $30,000 Prize

Are you an early stage start-up based in the Somali region? Are you working at the cutting edge of innovation, or developing a tech-enabled product or service addressing a big local need? Are you passionate about your business idea? The Innovate Accelerator is a 12-week program that comprises mentorship and training by domain experts and…

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April 10, 2018

Events

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Founder of AWP Network to Speak in Calabar, Nigeria

The Bridge Leadership Foundation (TBLF) is a non-governmental organization established in 2011 with the vision “to build generations of young people educated to become compassionate, entrepreneurial and engaged citizens who are empowered to take responsibility for their own lives and for making a difference in the world.” The Bridge Leadership Foundation is pleased to announce its 6th career day…

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August 9, 2016

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

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Apply: The AWP Network Photo Contest

What is the AWP Network Photo Competition? The AWP Network believes that any African anywhere in the world can make a difference and an impact in their local community. Our goal is to engage young Africans anywhere in the world and under the age of 30. You do not have to wait until you go…

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May 9, 2016

Business, Education, Events, Interviews

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Opportunity: ONE Seeks to Hire Agriculture Budget Consultant

ONE is a campaign and advocacy organisation backed by almost 7 million people from around the world who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We also work with leaders in Africa to advocate for increased public financial resources towards agriculture and the health sector as key for…

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April 4, 2016

Events

Abuja, Adaora Asala, Africa, African youths, agriculture, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, communications, competition, content marketing, copywriting, development, EasyTaxi, education, employment, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, Health Advocacy Consultant, hiring, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Jobs, Kano, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, media relations, mobile technology, my voice matters, Nigeria, One Africa, One.org, PR, program, progress, SAIA, small business, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths
Opportunity: ONE Seeks to Hire Health Advocacy Consultant

ONE is a campaign and advocacy organisation backed by almost seven (7) million people from around the world who are committed to the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa. We also work with leaders in Africa to advocate for increased public financial resources towards agriculture and the health sector as key…

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April 4, 2016

Events

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Woman-Owned Business Seeks to Hire A Communication and PR Consultant

SAIA is looking for a mid-level communications/ content marketing / PR associate for a quick media relations consulting project (5 days at most), with potential for more work if they are a good fit. The project involves internet research, social networking (an intermediate to advanced understanding of LinkedIn will be a plus), copywriting and some light…

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February 4, 2016

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Akachi Nwoke on Why the AWP Network is Important

My name is Akachi Nwoke and I am a makeup artist. Last year, I applied to the AWP Network photography contest and I am glad I did. Although I came in third place, the competition helped me realize that I was not yet ready to start my business. You may read more about my story here. I…

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July 25, 2014

Business, Education, Interviews

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Sharefair 2014: Inspiring Change for Rural Women

The Sharefair 2014 on Rural Women’s Technologies to Improve Food Security, Nutrition and Productive Family Farming invites submissions of technologies and innovations that support rural female smallholder farmers. Eligible Countries: Burundi, D.R. of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. The objectives expected to…

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July 1, 2014

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Fearless and Bold: Iheoma Obibi Opens Nigeria’s First Online Adult Novelty Store

The inspiration for my business came after I attended a breakout session organized by Life Coach, Esther Passaris, at the African Feminist Forum in Kampala,Uganda (2010). At the time, I had a growing customer base but did not know how to take the business idea to the next level. Passaris got me to identify obstacles…

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June 3, 2014

Business, Education, Interviews

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