Tag: my voice matters
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Founder of AWP Network at the H.O.P.E. Foundation Enlightenment Series

November 21, 2015 – Founder of the AWP Network, Mary Olushoga served as a coach and mentor to youths during Covenant University’s H.O.P.E. Foundation Enlightenment Series. Also present at the session were Femi Taiwo – Executive Director, H.O.P.E. foundation and Chima Michael Oleru – Founder, AfrikInterns. The enlightenment series was created to train young people…
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Founder of AWP Network Honored by the Council of Young African Leaders

The Council of Young African Leaders (CYAL) hosted its 5th annual CUNY Young African Leadership Symposium (YALS) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan, New York, November 6 – 7, 2015. This year’s theme, Transforming Africa through Partnerships, focused on the importance of public-private partnerships and explored ways the African diaspora can continue to engage…
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4 African Women Entrepreneurs Selected for the Women’s Venture Xchange Initiative

The Global Entrepreneurship Network has selected four (4) women to travel to Nairobi, Kenya, for the Women’s Venture Xchange – a one-month mentorship and networking program for high-growth women entrepreneurs based in Africa. Each Xchange participant was selected based on the likelihood of the company’s successful regional expansion, the uniqueness of the individual’s concepts and…
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Daughter of Music Icon, Late Sonny Okosun Launches Media Company
Adesua Okosun, daughter of late Sonny Okosun – singer, guitarist and composer well-known for his fusion of reggae, highlife, Afro-funk, traditional melodies and rhythms – just launched her media company. My company – Young Africa Media is currently funding a sister company called “This Is Africa Productions.” Young Africa Media and This Is Africa Productions…
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Apply: 2015 Voices of Courage Awards
The Voices of Courage Awards are presented annually to resilient, resourceful women who have a personal and powerful story to tell about the challenges and triumphs experienced by the tens of millions of people who have been displaced by conflict and violence worldwide. Voices of Courage Awardees represent the many faces and circumstances of the…
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Apply: Mombasa Girls in STEM Solve IT

Are you a top professional in your field or a budding university student or graduate, with a passion to teach and share your knowledge and industry experience? Do you live, study or work in the coastal region of Kenya? Currently, we are looking for qualified trainers with expertise, passion and teaching experience. This program is…
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Attend: Agrique Africa Investment Summit

The Agrique Africa Trade and Investment 2015 Summit (AATIS2015) will present outstanding investment and business opportunities that exist within Africa’s agricultural and food processing sector to investors, prospective business partners, and potential donors. The World Trade Centre in Accra, Ghana will bring together over 300 of Africa’s leading agricultural players, 20+ seasoned speakers, all with the common…
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Win €200,000! Apply: Unilever Young Entrepreneurs Awards
The Unilever Sustainable Living Young Entrepreneurs Awards are one significant way to inspire action—that is why the search is on for young innovators aged 35 or under to address the challenges at the heart of the Global Goals. In partnership with the University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL), and in collaboration with Ashoka, we are…
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Applause Africa Set to Host the 5th Annual African Diaspora Awards

The Annual AFRICAN DIASPORA AWARDS recognizes exemplary individuals of the African Diaspora who are excelling in various spheres of life, as well as individuals in society working towards the advancement of Africans in the Diaspora and Africa, as a whole. The ADA Awards is one of the most electrifying and highly anticipated awards shows celebrating the African Diaspora.…
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AWP Exclusive: Pictures from the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum

Irene Ochem, Managing Director of ICO Conferences & Events Limited convened the African Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) a platform established to discuss the role of African women in shaping the Continent’s economic future, as well as to proffer solutions to the challenges they face starting, growing or scaling a business. The event which took place at the Oriental Hotel in…