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Alumna Spotlight: Amaka Raji
June 10, 2020
The month of June kicks off a series of United Nations awareness days set aside to encourage and prompt action to protect our environment: World Environment Day on June 5th, World Oceans Day on June 8th, and World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought on June 17th. Four of the ten countries in the world […]
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AWEC Business Academy Offers Free Design Thinking Course
June 8, 2020
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to be felt across the globe, businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges, none more so than small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) owned by female entrepreneurs in Africa. The AWEC Business Academy, created to support the overwhelming demand for AWEC’s flagship 12-month program, comes at an opportune time to empower […]
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Applied Learning and Strong Peer Networks Yield Impressive Business Growth
June 4, 2020
Africa is home to the highest concentration of female entrepreneurs worldwide, with roughly a third of all businesses led by women. Yet, historic and systemic barriers mean women’s overall contribution to the economy remains low. On average, male-led businesses still have access to six times more investment than their female counterparts. Limited access to capital, […]
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A Global Mandate to Support African Female Entrepreneurs Amid COVID-19
June 1, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to spread across the globe, businesses worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges. None more so than small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) owned by female entrepreneurs in Africa. According to the World Bank, women-owned businesses across Africa have historically been disadvantaged in accessing support to grow their businesses. These disadvantages are further exacerbated by […]
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Alumna Spotlight: Colette Ndi
April 9, 2020
This past February, Cohort 2 member, Colette Ndi, and Live Session Leader, Shelly Lazarus, were featured on Bloomberg TV’s equality segment, “Female Entrepreneurship in Africa.” The two shared insights on the challenges women face as leaders and entrepreneurs and discussed their unique AWEC experiences. Shelly, who co-leads the AWEC Live Session on Brand Identity explained […]
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AWEC Welcomes Members of Cohort 3
April 9, 2020
Learning new management skills. Understanding how to scale their businesses. Expanding their networks. These are just some of the reasons AWEC Fellows cited as their reasons for applying to join Cohort 3. We are thrilled to welcome 200 African women entrepreneurs into the Cooperative this month and look forward to learning more about their businesses, […]
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Socially Distant and Successfully Virtual
April 9, 2020
“AWEC is a game changer.” This was a common refrain in the Zoom chat box during the AWEC Virtual General Assembly, held during the week of March 16. A Virtual Pivot The inaugural AWEC General Assembly was initially designed as an opportunity to convene current and former participants to deepen their connections and develop their […]
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AWEC’s Guide to Remote Collaboration
April 9, 2020
As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic creates a new normal for how many of us work, learn, connect, and collaborate, we wanted to provide an inside look at how we have been able to deliver engaging online content over the past two years. At AWEC, we foster many of the values that we look for in […]
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AWEC General Assembly Transitions to Virtual Event
March 3, 2020
Twice a year, we look forward to convening the AWEC community for in-person opportunities to deepen online connections, learn practical and applied skills, and network with a pan-African group of business experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Like many companies and organizations, we have been closely monitoring the global impact of the COVID-19 virus and continuously […]
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AWEC RAISES OVER $16,000 IN EOY CAMPAIGN
February 11, 2020
The year 2019 marked numerous milestones for AWEC – graduating the first cohort of entrepreneurs, connecting with the African diplomatic community, growing our Board of Stewards, doubling our roster of Mentors, and expanding our reach to all 54 African countries. Another 2019 milestone, however, began right at the end of the year. This past December, […]
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