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EQS-News: Tony Elumelu Foundation Announces 10th Cohort of Entrepreneurship Programme – 20,000 Entrepreneurs Funded Across Africa

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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.

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  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), the leading philanthropy empowering young African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries, has announced the successful entrepreneurs in its tenth selection for the TEF Entrepreneurship Programme.
  • The Tony Elumelu Foundation has disbursed US$100,000,000 directly to young African entrepreneurs, who have created over 400,000 direct and indirect jobs, contributing significantly to Africa's economic growth and development.
  • Since inception in 2010, the Tony Elumelu Foundation has pioneered an innovative approach to seeding, capacitising and networking young entrepreneurs across Africa.
  • To learn more about the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme "Decade of Impact" please see here ( https://apo-opa.co/3IULYeS ).

African Diaspora Network Invites Investors to Sixth Annual Builders of Africa's Future Pitch Session

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, September 12, the African Diaspora Network will host its sixth annual virtual pitch session for ten grassroots African entrepreneurs participating in the 2023 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) program. The virtual session provides a platform for the Builders to showcase their startups to investors and industry leaders interested in funding and supporting their ventures. Builders of Africa's Future is an enterprise accelerator organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), with enterprise training provided by the African Management Institute (AMI). 

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  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, September 12, the African Diaspora Network will host its sixth annual virtual pitch session for ten grassroots African entrepreneurs participating in the 2023 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) program.
  • Builders of Africa's Future is an enterprise accelerator organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), with enterprise training provided by the African Management Institute (AMI).
  • African Diaspora Network invites private and public investors looking to invest in impactful, grassroots startups in Africa to attend.
  • Interested investors can register to attend the Builders of Africa's Future Pitch Day here or email [email protected] for more information.

African Diaspora Network Elevates Ten Early Stage African Entrepreneurs with the Sixth Annual Builders of Africa's Future Award

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- African Diaspora Network (ADN), for the sixth consecutive year, is supporting the rising stars of African entrepreneurship with the Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) award which celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises. The sixth cohort of the BAF launched today with 10 entrepreneurs from Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. All participating organizations in the cohort are 100% African-led and owned, operating in the Education, Recycling, Health Tech & Innovation, Poultry Farming, FinTech, Green Energy, and Coffee Farming sectors.

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  • African Diaspora Network launches the sixth cohort of the Builders of Africa's Future award in support of innovation and impact in early stage African enterprises.
  • SILICON VALLEY, Calif., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- African Diaspora Network (ADN), for the sixth consecutive year, is supporting the rising stars of African entrepreneurship with the Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) award which celebrates innovation and impact in early-stage African enterprises.
  • The sixth cohort of the BAF launched today with 10 entrepreneurs from Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda.
  • African Diaspora Network through BAF, will help scale their ventures and impact in their respective sectors.

Innovators, Investors, and World Leaders Will Converge in Silicon Valley to Discuss the Future of Africa at the African Diaspora Investment Symposium

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Monday, March 13, 2023
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network (ADN) will host the eighth edition of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS23) from March 22 - 24, 2023 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View California. This year, ADIS explores the theme - Future Ready Africa, with discussions around trending innovations, blueprints for the future, and the interconnectedness of sectors such as climate change, healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture.

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  • African Diaspora Network Hosts African Diaspora Investment Symposium in Silicon Valley from March 22 -24, 2023
    SILICON VALLEY, Calif., March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network (ADN) will host the eighth edition of the African Diaspora Investment Symposium (ADIS23) from March 22 - 24, 2023 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View California.
  • This year, ADIS explores the theme - Future Ready Africa, with discussions around trending innovations, blueprints for the future, and the interconnectedness of sectors such as climate change, healthcare, finance, education, and agriculture.
  • "Africa must plan for a sustainable recovery and reimagine its path forward.
  • The symposium will also recognize exemplary individuals who have made remarkable contributions to Africa and the African diaspora community through the Barka Awards and the African Diaspora Luminaire Awards.

The United States African Development Foundation Authorizes $25,000 Investments for each of the African Diaspora Network's 11 Award-Winning Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This funding will be used to support the African organizations honored in the BAF 2022 cohort. Each organization is impact-oriented, African-led and -owned, and represents the healthcare, education, agriculture, renewable energy, and menstrual health sectors. Since 2018, ADN has recognized and catalyzed 53 African startups in 5 cohorts, recognizing the rising stars of African entrepreneurship as they build the continent's future through nonprofit and for-profit businesses addressing the needs of their communities.

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  • According to Almaz Negash, ADN's Founder and Executive Director, "Builders of Africa's Future began as an idea to support grassroots African entrepreneurs.
  • The Builders of Africa's Future program provides the opportunity for entrepreneurs to pitch their businesses at the annual African Diaspora Investment Symposium.
  • Founded in 2010, African Diaspora Network (ADN) is a Silicon Valley-based nonprofit that promotes entrepreneurship and economic development on the African continent and in the communities where the African diaspora live.
  • The U.S. African Development Foundation is an independent U.S. government agency established by Congress to invest directly in African grassroots enterprises and social entrepreneurs.

Herbalife Nutrition Marks Three Years of Tackling Food Insecurity With Release of Its Nutrition for Zero Hunger Food Insecurity Impact and Renews Pledge to Help End Global Hunger

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Thursday, October 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of World Food Day, Herbalife Nutrition, a premier global nutrition company, is celebrating three years of its Nutrition for Zero Hunger (NFZH) initiative, which aims to help end global hunger. Together with the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation (HNF), the company will renew the joint pledge of $2.3 million, over the next three years, to organizations engaged in the battle to end hunger worldwide. In addition to the grants funded by HNF, Herbalife Nutrition will continue donating nutrition products and promotional support to partner organizations.

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  • In addition to the grants funded by HNF, Herbalife Nutrition will continue donating nutrition products and promotional support to partner organizations.
  • This year 828 million people are projected to face hunger, according to the United Nations World Food Programme .
  • Herbalife Nutrition and the Herbalife Nutrition Foundation's Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative is working to eradicate hunger around the globe.
  • Through Nutrition for Zero Hunger, Herbalife Nutrition is helping tackle rising global hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition.

African Diaspora Network Invites Investors to Fifth Edition of Prestigious Builders of Africa's Future Pitch Session

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Thursday, June 16, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif. , June 16, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The African Diaspora Network will host a virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT. The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors. The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.

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  • The African Diaspora Network invites investors to attend the virtual pitch session for the eleven African-led startups that make up the 2022 Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) cohort on Thursday the 23rd of June 2022 at 8:00AM PDT.
  • The pitch session will feature showcases from the Builders and serve as an opportunity to attract funding from a diverse group of investors.
  • The Builders of Africa's Future Program is organized by the African Diaspora Network (ADN) in partnership with Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and enterprise trainer the African Management Institute of Kenya.
  • According to Almaz Negash, Founder and Executive Director of African Diaspora Network, "Despite the rise in African entrepreneurship, not all enterprises in Africa are funded equally.

Eleven African Startups Receive Prestigious Silicon Valley Award for Entrepreneurs

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
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SILICON VALLEY, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, the African Diaspora Network (ADN) announces the 2022 cohort of the Builders of Africa's Future (BAF) award comprising 11 African startups, in partnership with the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and the African Management Institute of Kenya.

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  • Past recipients of the BAF award include Flutterwave , Aella Credit , FundiBots , and Deaftronics , among others.
  • Through BAF, African Diaspora Network has supported the growth of over 40 African entrepreneurs across the continent by providing funding, access to strategic partnerships, mentorship, and frontline access to investment opportunities in Silicon Valley.
  • Additionally, entrepreneurs who meet funding criteria will have an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 upon completion of the program.
  • Since 2010, the African Diaspora Network has energized collaboration among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, philanthropists and African Diasporans to uplift its local community towards the benefit of Africa.

GrainPro Inc. Appoints Suma Reddy and C.D. Glin to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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GrainPro Inc., whose vision is a healthy planet without hunger and poverty, announced today the appointment of two dynamic, global leaders - Suma Reddy and C.D.

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  • GrainPro Inc., whose vision is a healthy planet without hunger and poverty, announced today the appointment of two dynamic, global leaders - Suma Reddy and C.D.
  • bring an energy and excitement to our Board with their tech-savvy, results-driven, deep-field experience in addressing our most challenging social and environmental issues, said Jordan Dey, CEO of GrainPro.
  • In addition to Reddy and Glin, the GrainPro Board of Directors includes Chairman Chris Goldthwait, Linda Habgood, Arlene Mitchell, Renee Vassilos and Jim Sherblom.
  • GrainPro is committed to building a diverse and inclusive global team and driving sustainable growth through environmental stewardship and social impact.

Weber Shandwick Chairman Jack Leslie Announces Retirement, Celebrating 45+ Years in Communications, Political Consulting & International Development

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021
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NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Weber Shandwick Chairman Jack Leslie announced his retirement today, following a storied career of 45 years in communications and public affairs.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Weber Shandwick Chairman Jack Leslie announced his retirement today, following a storied career of 45 years in communications and public affairs.
  • Leslie has held the role of chairman at Weber Shandwick for more than 20 years since the merger of Bozell Sawyer Miller Group (BSMG) and Weber Shandwick in 2001.
  • In addition to his professional roles, Leslie is an activist for international development, humanitarian assistance and global health.
  • "Jack's imprint on the evolution of Weber Shandwick is hard to miss," said Gail Heimann, CEO, Weber Shandwick.