Tag: women and girls
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In 2014, Go from Idea to Execution
Join the AWP Network for its first Lagos event. Idea —-> Strategy ——> Execution: Attend this event to learn how to move from idea to execution. Come and learn from Nigeria’s leading businesswomen. Begin the New Year inspired with information on how to properly execute your vision and learn more about advantageous strategies on how to move your…
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Winners Announced: The AWP Network Photo Contest
Grand Prize Winner: Cassandra Ntiamoah, Atlanta, Georgia, USA, “Africhic” A contemporary clothing line design with an African twist. Runner-Up, Ahmadu Abdullah/ @vanheusen_2, FCT Abuja, Nigeria Runner-Up, Akachi Nwoke /@visagesparfait , FCT Abuja, Nigeria, Visages Parfait The AWP Network congratulates all winners and thanks everyone who shared their stories. See additional photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/100746889@N02/ …
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A Young African on What Entrepreneurship Means to Her
A young African participates in our photo essay series and shares with us what entrepreneurship means to her. Name: Akachi Nwoke Business Name: Visages Parfait Beauty Place Location: FCT Abuja, Nigeria What does Entrepreneurship mean to you: Entrepreneurship to me, means freedom. I am a young university graduate and a makeup artist from Nigeria. I share my story…
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Innovation in Africa: Here’s what Young African Women Entrepreneurs Have to Say
How can we support and improve Innovation in Africa? Supporting innovation in Africa is no easy task. Political instability, civil wars, terrorism, and uncertainty often disturb the ecosystem of progress and sustainable development. The AWP Network met with three (3) of Africa’s most innovative young women entrepreneurs who share their thoughts on how to improve…
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The AWP Network Entrepreneurial Photo Competition
Please read and follow the instructions. Not following the instructions will get you disqualified. Four (4) Simple Steps: 1. Read the instructions and complete this application form: www.awpphotocompetition.com 2. Take a picture showing us either of the following (1) what it means to be an entrepreneur in your local community, (2) what entrepreneurship means to…
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The AWP Network Photo Competition
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 don’t have to wait until you go back…
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Innovation and Animation – Changing the Face of Children’s Cartoons in Nigeria
Adamu Waziri sat down with the AWP Network to discuss what inspired him to start his animation company, which produces the ‘Bino and Fino’ show. The ‘Bino and Fino’ show is an African educational and cultural cartoon series about a brother and sister, ‘Bino and Fino,’ who live with their grandparents ‘Mama and Papa,’ in…
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Investing in Startups targeting the African Market
African accelerator 88mph is now accepting applications for its next program in Nairobi, Kenya, with investments of up to $100,000 available. Successful applicants to the program will receive an investment offer, access to a wide range of domestic and international mentors, and introductions to potential follow-on investors. 88mph is a privately backed investment fund, has…
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Apply to the 2013 World Summit Youth Award
The World Summit Youth Award (WSYA) selects and promotes best practices in e-content and new media. The award shows young people’s potential to create outstanding digital content and serves as a platform for people from all UN member states to work together in the efforts to put UN Millennium Development Goals into action. The best projects…
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