Our focus will be the ongoing needs and challenges facing women business leaders in the Asia-Pacific region. It will be centered on the theme \”Women\’s Advancement in Growing Economies\” and will underscore the critical function that women in the region can play in moving their nations forward economically, highlighting the role of women as drivers of innovation and economic growth.
Mentees will be women leaders from countries in the Asia Pacific region: American Samoa, Australia, Cambodia, Cook Islands, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Indonesia, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Myanmar, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pitcairn Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Thailand, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wallis and Futuna. ) who are either:
- Leaders of nonprofit organizations or institutions,
- Businesswomen, entrepreneurs or social entrepreneurs,
WHERE: Sydney, Australia
WHEN: October 3-7, 2016
Apply here: Vital Voices
DEADLINE: May 31st, 2016