Tag: women entrepreneurs

• The AWP Network Congratulates Winners of the 2015 She Leads Africa Pitch Contest

  She Leads Africa continues to uncover extremely talented female entrepreneurs and provides them with the resources needed to succeed. These empowered women entrepreneurs will go on to create the inventions that transform the way we live, build the businesses that employ thousands, and lead our economies to greater prosperity. This is the vision that we are investing in and we believe young…

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  September 29, 2015

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• Apply: Harambe Alliance for African Entrepreneurs

  

    Application for the 2016 Harambe Alliance is now open. The Harambe Alliance is an exceptional coterie of young African risk-takers who look to unlock Africa’s potential through innovative social and business ventures. Harambe seeks to empower young African entrepreneurial leaders. Admitted candidates will join the annual Symposium at Harvard University and Bretton Woods, April 8-11, 2016. Apply here: Harambe…

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  September 28, 2015

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• Harvard, Schooner Foundation To Support African Professionals

  Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) just announced a new program to educate professionals working in technology and governance in African nations. The Technology, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship for Development Program will add to the school’s executive education offerings, which will enhance the skills of experienced practitioners. A gift of $1 million from the Schooner Foundation will underwrite the…

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  September 24, 2015

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• Apply: Leadership Program for Young African Women

  

  Akili Dada is an international award-winning leadership incubator nurturing a generation of young African women from underprivileged backgrounds whose commitment to the underserved will transform their communities. Its leadership development curriculum creates the foundation on which young women ages 13-35 build their skills and earn the essential qualifications they need to access key decision-making roles and…

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  September 17, 2015

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• Andela Developers Present Winning Hack in San Francisco

  Winners of Uber’s first hackathon in Lagos, got the opportunity to present their winning hack to the Uber API team in San Francisco, California.  “After a grueling battle, judges of the Uber Lagos hackathon identified three (3) extraordinary projects that showcased the capabilities of the Uber API.” Andela developers became the grand prize winners of the event where they…

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  September 17, 2015

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  Africa, African Women Power Network, African youths, Andela, Andela Fellowship, AWP, AWP Network, business, business support, challenge, change, coding, collaboration, competition, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, my voice matters, Nigeria, program, progress, small business, software developer, solutions, South Africa, strategy, support, sustainability, tech education, technology, The AWP Network, training, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneurs, young voices, youth, youth unemployment, Youths

• Leadership Development Program for Young African Leaders

  Biola Alabi announces the launch of  ‘Grooming for Greatness’  a year-long program set to commence with a 3-day on boarding event, which will bring leaders across sectors to share their experiences and expertise, and groom the next generation of African business leaders. This three (3) day workshop and seminar will identify exceptional talents who will be mentored by…

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  September 15, 2015

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• Changing The Ratio of African Girls in STEM – Unoma Okorafor Talks to the AWP Network

  

    Many of the girls in our program still worry that if they are too educated or smart, that they may not get married and would ultimately live unhappy lives and therefore bring shame to themselves and their families. Many girls are taught not to think, not to speak up and to just do what…

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  September 14, 2015

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• Apply: Scholarship for African Girls in STEM

  

  WAAW foundation’s annual scholarship initiative is aimed at supporting need-based African female STEM-focused college education. WAAW Foundation awards annual scholarships to students who demonstrate the need and can prove their status as full-time students in a STEM related course in an African University. Award recipients will become WAAW Ambassadors in their respective communities. Candidates must also demonstrate financial…

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  September 9, 2015

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• She Leads Africa Launches SheHive Coworking Space in Lagos

    She Leads Africa recently announced the launch of  She Hive, a pop-up coworking space for young African women in Lagos. The space will enable entrepreneurs to learn new business skills, develop relationships with fellow entrepreneurs and connect directly with investors. On Sunday September 20 there will be an open house hosted by premium financial services company, PAL Pensions. While enjoying…

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  September 9, 2015

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  Africa, African women power, African youths, Afua Osei, AWP Network, Belo-Osagie, business, business support, challenge, change, collaboration, competition, Dangote, development, education, entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, girls, growth, idea, Innovation, Inspiration, Lagos, leadership, marketing, Mary Olushoga, Nigeria, Olushoga, popup coworking space, program, progress, She Leads Africa, SheHive, small business, solutions, Startup, strategy, support, sustainability, technology, The AWP Network, Tony Elumelu, women, women and girls, women entrepreneurs, women leadership, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Young Entrepreneurs, Youths

• Attend: 2015 US-Africa Business Conference

  Yale University in collaboration with the State of Connecticut African American Affairs Commission, Southern Connecticut State University, the United States and Africa Development Organization and the City of New Haven presents the U.S. – Africa Business Conference. The conference will focus on Energy, Healthcare, Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Agriculture. WHERE: Macmillan Center at Yale University WHEN: September 17-18, 2015 REGISTER…

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  September 4, 2015

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