Thursday, November 15, 2018

AUSC shares Immerse in the African Diaspora Network(ADN)'s Investment Ecosystem at ADIS2019 with the Highlights of the 2019 African Diaspora Investment Symposium: Impact Investment, Venture Capital, Human Capital Investment, Entrepreneurship

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Highlights of the 2019 African Diaspora Investment Symposium:
Impact Investment, Venture Capital,
Human Capital Investment, Entrepreneurship

Register Today for ADIS2019: Amplifying Abundance in Africa
PRE-DECLARATION FOR THE 2ND ALL AFRIKANA FIRST YOUTH CONGRESS (2NDAAFYC2018). Link.

Dear Friends,

How can we work together to amplify the abundance of Africa? The 2019 African Diaspora Investment Symposium seeks to align our work of bringing together global leaders for the common purpose of uplifting the Continent with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, an important blueprint for achieving a sustainable future globally and in Africa. However, according to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, these goals face an annual finance gap of $2.5 trillion dollars globally, significantly impacting Africa and its future. 
Recognizing these funding gaps, the African Diaspora Network, from January 24-26, 2019 is hosting ADIS2019: Amplifying Abundance in Africa through Human Capital, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Investment to offer an opportunity for deeper dialogue on how to align impact on the Continent with key financial and business structures. The reality is that talent in Africa is everywhere, yet funding continues to be a primary impediment.
Africa is a continent with 54 different countries with economies growing at different pace. As such, we need to find a multi-faceted solution that addresses challenges and opportunities country by country, region by region, and city by city. African Diaspora Network provides a platform for collaborative problem-solving that has sparked numerous ventures and partnerships. We encourage you to be a part of our journey as we aspire to amplify successes while acknowledging challenges. Together, we can amplify the abundance of the continent to meet our global goals of creating a more sustainable world.
As always, thank you and I look forward to seeing you at the ADIS19. 
Thank you,

Almaz Negash
Founder & Executive Director, African Diaspora Network
Executive in Residence, Global Leadership Advancement Center (GLAC), San Jose State University

Immersing in the Investment Ecosystem at ADIS2019 

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The Investment Ecosystem: Capturing Exceptional Returns in Africa
Human Capital Investment
By 2050, Africa is expected to experience a demographic doubling in population to reach a landmark 1 billion. This profound shift has the potential to amplify abundance. In honor of the 50th anniversary of the African Union, African leaders established Agenda 2063 to plan for prosperity, shared growth, and economic opportunity for all.  How can the Continent harness human capital to achieve and activate the potential of its growing population? This session highlights investment opportunities that pave a foundation for skills development, education, mentoring, and employment training. Learn about the United Nations’ major Impact Investment Collaborative in Africa and investment opportunities that foster African talent and ingenuity for a competitive and inclusive marketplace.
Panelist Highlight
Phillip L. Clay, PhD, is a Professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and former Chancellor (2001-11).  As Chancellor, he was involved in educational and research initiatives that MIT conducted with governments, corporations, and universities in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East to design sectoral or national strategies to harness the power of advanced research and education to advance national development goals.   Professor Clay is a trustee of the Kresge Foundation and a founding member and former vice chair of the MasterCard Foundation; both of these foundations have focused on education in Africa.
Semhar Araia is the Managing Director for Diaspora & Multicultural Partnerships at UNICEF USA, where she is responsible for developing and leading the organization's overall partnerships strategy with diaspora communities in the United States to raise awareness and support for UNICEF's mission. A recognized practitioner, organizer and thought leader on diaspora engagement, African affairs, and women's leadership, Ms. Araia's mission-driven lens and approach has helped amplify the powerful role of diasporas in the United States and around the world. Ms. Araia is also the founder of DAWN, the Diaspora African Women’s Network.
Venture Capital
Not all SMEs are alike — among them, venture capital in Africa holds the highest potential of generating robust growth in revenue and jobs on the continent. According to Partech Ventures, the VC funding raised by African startups reached $367 million in 2016, with 33% yearly growth. This session addresses the ecosystem’s knowledge gap around VCs in Africa and case examples of opportunities. Taking an opportunities-over-obstacles approach, hear from leading experts on their investment decision-making, venture-building strategies, and results that led them to take the VC path in Africa.
Panelist Highlight
Scott Wu is a partner at Omidyar Network and leads the firm’s investment, finance, and legal operations.  In this role, he drives the evaluation, selection, and closing of all investments and management of the firm’s overall investment portfolio. Scott comes to Omidyar Network with a deep dedication to innovation – investing in, working with, and launching young companies and organizations to disrupt their respective sectors.  He most recently served as a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and senior advisor and entrepreneur-in-residence to the innovation funds of USAID. Scott was also a founding team member of Upstart.com.
Cyril Ebersweiler is a General Partner at SOSV and the founder/MD of HAX. He is a board member/advisor to a few startups including Leap Motion, Formlabs, Angel List, Collaborate (ACQ: CISCO), Hackster (ACQ: AVNET), Adoreme and Breather. He is the most experienced investor in the hardware space (250+) and has invested globally. Cyril is a popular speaker at international events (TC Disrupt, Collision, Pioneers, MIT Forum) and Universities (Stanford, UC Berkeley), has written dozens of articles and publishes regularly on topics such as technology, robotics, health and crowdfunding.
Diaspora Impact Investment & Social Entrepreneurship
Africa’s economic growth is unleashing the creativity of entrepreneurs across the continent. These entrepreneurs are inventing novel solutions to address big unsolved problems in their local markets. Unfortunately, the biggest problem they face is the lack of working capital to bring those solutions to scale.  This session will share how to tap into the abundant financial resources that are available and how to attract impact investors to your social enterprise.  
Panelist Highlight
Okendo Lewis-Gayle is author of Harambeans and founder of the Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance. Harambe is an ecosystem of over 200 young African leaders (Harambeans) which has spawned a series of tech-enabled ventures such as Andela, Yoco an Fibre. Collectively Harambeans have generated over 2000 quality jobs, raised over $300m from Google Ventures, Mark Zuckerberg and Jack Ma and in the process established a pan-African network of startups valued at over $1bn. Okendo is the inaugural Entrepreneur in Residence at the Schwarzman College in Tsinghua University, Africa Advisor to  the Vatican and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School.
Irene Pritzker became a founding member and President and CEO of IDP Foundation, Inc. in 2008. It is her belief that education is the way to conquer the world’s greatest challenges, and that everyone should have equal access to education to provide hope, opportunity and economic impact on their homeland. IDP Foundation is dedicated to encouraging and supporting the development of innovative and sustainable solutions to complex global issues. She believes a combination of smart philanthropy and investment solutions can be galvanized to make that future a reality, such as the IDP Rising Schools Program, developed in partnership with Ghanaian MFI Sinapi Aba.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Cilker Family Foundation

Individual Sponsors

Agnieszka Winkler and Art Lund

Twum Djin, Goodwater Capital


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AUSC shared the PRESS RELEASE: Science and Leadership Festival 2019, Kabala, Sierra Leone

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PRE-DECLARATION FOR THE 2ND ALL AFRIKANA FIRST YOUTH CONGRESS (2NDAAFYC2018). Link.

PRESS RELEASE 

 Project 1808, Inc. to host Fourth Science and Leadership Festival in Kabala, Koinadugu District.

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Kabala, Wednesday, November 7, 2018: The Founder and chief strategist of Project 1808, Dr. Alhaji Njai, has said that next year’s Science and Leadership Festival, will be held in Kabala, in northern Sierra Leone. The event is slated for January 10-12, 2019 and organized under the theme: Leadership, Empowerment, and Job Opportunities.

 Dr. Alhaji Njai, a Scientist from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Associate Professor in Biological Sciences at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, stated that: “Science and technology are fundamental to the advancing quality of life in all societies and translating ideas to practice in communities requires effective, sometimes visionary leadership.” 

 A team of volunteers are expected from around Sierra Leone, the US and around the world to accompany Dr. N’jai and the Executive Director Dr. Linda Vakunta to the Kabala event. 

 According to Dr Njai, small pointed and targeted activities that builds science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics (STEAM) and leadership capacity among students, youths, and adults in the community will be implemented for the festival in Kabala. ‘The Sierra Leonean students will work with small groups of younger students on the day of the event, helping them to explore the worlds of biology, ecology, physics, chemistry, leadership, and more,” he added.

 Next year’s events in Kabala will feature activities and curriculum written by Project 1808 global and local volunteers in partnership with and implemented by students and volunteers from Kabala, various partners in Sierra Leone and abroad. 

 In 2018, over 500 students and community members attended the festivals in Kabala and in Calaba Town/Wellington, Freetown, where they observed, experimented, and explored the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, ecology, leadership, and more etc. through hands-on experiments and demonstrations.  Last year’s microscopy station was the most popular station featuring a compound microscope and paper microscopes “Foldscopes” donated by Prof. Manu Prakash Lab at Stanford University. 

 Dr. Linda Vakunta, Executive Director for Project 1808, firmly believes that Science and Leadership are critical for solving basic challenges in society. “For young people, Science can enhance abilities to problem solving, and ability to evaluate evidence, which is linked to academic success,” she said.  

 More broadly, Project 1808 is a non-profit based in Madison, WI that has long been involved in youth capacity building and community development in Sierra Leone through a school-community-University partnership model. Project 1808 currently supports the education and wellbeing of over 400 students in the Koinadugu District of Sierra Leone through scholarships, after-school classes, computer literacy programs, and leadership opportunities. 

 Media Contacts:
Alhaji N’jai, Founder, Project 1808 
Email: Project1808.africa@gmail.com   
Tel: +232-79591515

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Wednesday, October 31, 2018

October 2018 Opportunity Roundup

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Image result for opportunity Here are the Top Opportunities for the month of October 2018 as curated by the Opportunities for Africans Team. Enjoy!
SCHOLARSHIPS
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
INTERNSHIPS
FELLOWSHIPS
All the Best.

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Sunday, October 28, 2018

African Union Students’ Council (AUSC) President’s Office Agreement confirmation for Partnership with Rwanda Nursing Sciences Students’ Organization(RNSSO)”Arise and Shine” and the World Kidney Day celebration Campaign starting from 5th March to 31st March , 2017.

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African Union Students’ Council (AUSC) President’s Office Agreement confirmation for Partnership with Rwanda Nursing Sciences Students’ Organization(RNSSO)”Arise and Shine” and the World Kidney Day celebration Campaign starting from 5th March to 31st March , 2017.
The partnership from AUSC to RNSSO will be based on:
1)      AUSC to provide copy of AUSC Notarized Constitution and financial support to RNSSO as much as needed.
2)      AUSC to provide working office to RNSSO while providing campaign activities to maximize the campaign activities which includes Screening for  Kidney Diseases Risk Factors among population that needs it across the Kigali City .
3)      Follow up the facilitation materials from the Health Centers and other offices related to the campaign including Kigali City.
4)      Involving more partners for financial support to the initiative.
5)      Reporting the event activities to the intended stake holders including the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBS) and others interested in this campaign.
6)      Miscellaneous.
This AUSC President’s Office signed agreement supports the initiative of the Rwanda Nursing Sciences Students’ Organization (RNSSO)”Arise and Sine” with the below agreement accepted to provide with collaboration and partnership with African Union Students’ Council (AUSC)”For The Better Africa We Deserve” .
The partnership from RNSSO to AUSC will be based on:

1.       Providing Health Sciences Personals recruited as volunteers or part time job seekers in different health Sciences related activities of AUSC in Rwanda and Outside Rwanda.
2.       Provide copy of RNSSO Notarized Constitution to the AUSC to serve for reference as needed.
3.       Provide possible working opinions and recommendation materials for this partnership and collaboration during the World Kidney Day celebration Campaign starting from 5th March to 31st March, 2017and more concerning World Kidney Day celebration, to maximize the campaign activities which include Screening for Kidney Diseases Risk Factors among population that needs it across the Kigali City, and elsewhere possible.
4.       Reporting the event activities to the intended stake holders including the Rwanda Governance Board (RGB), Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBS) and others interested in this campaign
5.       Assure regular possible technical support to the AUSC as much as possible from the RNSSO in a non-limited period from today.
6.       Miscellaneous

The undersigned partnership will be allowed to serve as supporting material to the needed Offices to provide more technical and financial assistance for this campaign.
The  World Kidney Day celebration Campaign starting from 5th March to 31st March, 2017mand more events concerning World Kidney Day celebration Concept note:
The Office of  president of African Union Students’ Council (AUSC); a Pan-African Organization with mission to raise awareness of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) among Africans and  vision to shape the Better Africa We Deserve; is involving in a partnership and collaboration with Rwanda Nursing Sciences Students’ Organization(RNSSO) to establish collaborative partnership with Kigali City’s Health Centers through our planned Campaign activities in Kicukiro District, Nyarugenge District and Gasabo District , for this partnership and collaboration starting during the World Kidney Day celebration Campaign from 5th March to 31st March, 2017and more concerning celebration of WORLD KIDNEY DAY in Rwanda at the 2nd time, with theme” Kidney Disease & Obesity”.
AUSC wished to fully implement 3rd SDG” GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING” in Rwanda. This requested partnership and collaboration with Kigali City is supported by Article 4 and 5 of attached AUSC Notarized Constitution by Notary of Government of Rwanda, while our annual campaign will keep reducing occurrence of kidney disease, co morbidity and Mortality in Kigali City. Associated conference to take place at Hotel Hilltop on 9th March 2017; bringing together all screened individuals by AUSC volunteers. Best Regards.
SIGNED IN REGARDS OF BOTH PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS:
1.       On behalf of AUSC:
      Mr IRAGUHA BANDORA Yves/The President of AUSC.
      Web:www.africanunionsc.org
2.       On behalf of RNSSO:
      Mr NIYONSENGA Norbert/ The Vice President of RNSSO. 
Web:www.rnsso.org
On behalf of AUSC: Signed MOU by Mr IRAGUHA BANDORA Yves/The President of AUSC.
Web:www.africanunionsc.org

 Mr Habineza Eliezel/ Vice President of AUSC for the AUSC President's Office Affairs




From Right side Mr Godfrey AUSC Rwanda East Zonal Representative,Middle Mr Muhire Dieudonne the RNSSO Board Communication Officer, Left Mr Rugira Jean the Head of Academic Development Department of RNSSO.

From Right side Mr Godfrey AUSC Rwanda East Zonal Representative,Middle Mr Muhire Dieudonne the RNSSO Board Communication Officer, Mr Anselme Niyigena the Head of Academic Development and Research of the FANSSO (www.fansso.org), Left Mr Rugira Jean the Head of Academic Development Department of RNSSO.



 
On behalf of RNSSO: Signed MOU by Mr NIYONSENGA Norbert/ The Vice President of RNSSO. 
Web:www.rnsso.org
List of Partners' NGOs LOGOs:




      
    

Thursday, October 25, 2018

AUSC SHARES THIS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG LEADERS AND OTHER AFRICAN YOUTH TO APPLY FOR THE 2018 YOUNG AFRICAN THINK’RS CONVENTION (YATC), DEADLINE ,AUGUST 6TH, 2018, AT AFRICAN UNION HEADQUARTERS, ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA

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Apply: Young African Think’rs Convention 2018 at African Union HQ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Scholarships Available)
DOWNLOAD THE CONCEPT NOTE OF YATC 2018:
Understanding and Owning Africa’s Identity

USING THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY FOR EFFECTIVE MESSAGING TOWARDS A ONE-GENERATION TURN-AROUND

Africa is renowned for its rich heritage, youthful population and boundless resources, despite which the continent still faces a myriad of challenges which currently impedes its development. In the past few decades, Africa has struggled with translating its rich natural resources, and the inherent spirit of creativity and innovation of its young people into economic advancement. Even though the governance structures at national and continental levels have intensified the focus on creating policy environments to accelerate development, a key component for Africa’s self-actualization remains largely ignored.
The mindset of people can either unlock the door to development, or conversely, shut off progress. A secure, confident and sound mindset could be the difference between Africa’s current reality and achieving our potential. As demonstrated by the 2018 African Union’s theme, Winning the Fight Against Corruption: A Sustainable Path for Africa’s Transformation, the fight against corruption requires the urgent task of transforming our minds. To win the fight and set Africa on the path to sustainable development, beyond an enabling policy environment, individual ideas and habits must align with the development agenda envisioned by the AU’s Agenda 2063. This is a foundational and crucial step towards achieving the Africa We Want. 
The 2018 Young African Think’rs Convention (YATC) will focus on these issues - understanding and owning the mentalities, lifestyles and daily cultures in the continent. By taking an intentional and critical look into the reality, the convention strives to identify the key steps towards transforming individual mindsets to align with our aspirations for development. This will touch upon the areas of identity, worldview and using the creative industry as an influencer.

YATC 2018

AUGUST 15 - 18, 2018

The target participants in YATC 2018 are the culture shapers - essentially the creatives who have the power to rebrand perspectives through their artistic mediums (music, photography, design, writing, film, drama, poetry, blog…). At YATC 2018, the aim is to transform the minds of the influencers, empower them to start projects that incorporate specific messages so they will in turn influence the minds and thought patterns of their communities upon their return. The convention will feature sessions with mind-transformation experts and media professionals.
Please read more on YATC 2018 here:

PARTICIPATE:

If you'd like to be part of YATC 2018, please review the ideal candidate description below, and fill in the form accordingly.
Ideal Candidate for YATC 2018:
  • Priority will be given to people in the creative media industry (film makers, photographers, designers, media personalities, journalists, bloggers…) and Social Workers/Youth Leaders (who lead a group (groups) of young people)
  • Must be between ages of 15 - 35
  • Must be able to show his/her demonstrated leadership
  • Is expected to cover their own airfare to and from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, necessary Visa Fee, registration cost and dinner costs. (YAT will sponsor your accommodation, transportation within the city, breakfast and lunch)
    • *Few sponsorships for airfare will be available for exceptional applicants.

SPECIAL ON THE AGENDA

There will be a one-day trip to the Industrial Park in Hawassa after the convention has been concluded, (19 - 20th August). This trip is optional and subject to extra fees. Accepted applicants will receive more information on this in a pack that will be emailed to them.
Please You need to Click HERE to fill in the form, and You will be contacted by Organizers.

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Invitation to AUSC Members for SME & FINANCING AFRICA FORUM - Johannesburg 2018

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We are delighted to invite you to the 5th edition of «SME & FINANCING AFRICA FORUM», foremost platform dedicated to financing and supporting the growth of African businesses that will be held on November 6th – 7th, 2018 at the CAPITAL ON THE PARK in Johannesburg/Sand ton on the margins of the AFRICA INVESTMENT FORUM (AIF) organized by the African Development Bank.
Over 2 days, the Forum will bring together 500 delegates, including 300 SMEs leaders, some of the largest African corporations and Financial Institutions, a selection of innovative Startups, SME experts and solution providers. The aim of the SME & FINANCING AFRICA FORUM is to facilitate access to finance for SMEs, to share best management practices with their managers, to promote the development of their activities in new markets, subcontracting and partnerships opportunities
Kindly find attached the provisional program.

We will be delighted to count you among the guests of this unique event.
You can register at the following address:
We remain available to provide you with any additional information and for logistical assistance.

Yours sincerely,
The Registration Team
AUSC International Communication Office
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