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

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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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Apply: Harambe Alliance for African Entrepreneurs

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  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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Harvard, Schooner Foundation To Support African Professionals

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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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Apply: Leadership Program for Young African Women

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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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Andela Developers Present Winning Hack in San Francisco

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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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Leadership Development Program for Young African Leaders

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

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  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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Apply: Scholarship for African Girls in STEM

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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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She Leads Africa Launches SheHive Coworking Space in Lagos

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  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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Attend: 2015 US-Africa Business Conference

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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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