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Sustainable Community Project: A Zero Waste Motive

In Africa, Climate, Features 19 by Mary Kurek

By Joshua Amponsem Our concern over waste, our wish to encourage recycling, and our worries about pollution conceptualized the theme “A Zero Waste Motive” Africa is facing a growing waste management crisis. While the volumes of waste generated are relatively small, compared to developed regions, the mismanagement of waste in Africa is already affecting human and environmental health. Waste is, …

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Connections in The Introducer Magazine on FinTech Literacy

In Features18, News by Mary Kurek

Here are the connections we see in the 18th Edition of The Introducer Magazine on FinTech Literacy and Creativity in Finance:  If you see an opportunity for connection for yourself here, you can reach us at editor@theintroducermagazine.com Linda Goetze of the current edition and Alana Stott of a previous edition in the summer of 2019 would have a good conversation …

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Opportunities to Connect in The Introducer: Climate Change and Circular Economy

In Networking Opps by Mary Kurek

As is our practice with The Introducer Magazine, we are sharing the connections we see between those featured in the current edition (this one is the 16th on Climate Change & Circular Economy).  If we see the connection, we’ll also include members of the Frontrunners League. Here we go:  (You can follow the links to their article.)  For League members:  …

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Climate Action and Agriculture Impact Focused on Nigeria

In Africa, Climate, Features 16 by Mary Kurek

Editor’s Note:  Below you’ll find two people who are focusing their work and ideas on creating sustainable development in Africa by working on climate change solutions in Nigeria.  Adewumi Mojisola (we call her Sola) is no stranger to The Introducer readers.  She was featured in our 14th edition on Developing Youth as Global Citizens.  It’s no surprise then that you’d …

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The Leadership We Need to Drive Climate Action in Africa

In Africa, Climate, environment, Features 16 by Mary Kurek

Finding Your Purpose and Making Skills and Talents Count by Dr. Richard Munang “If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents” – this African proverb encapsulates the continent’s climate change predicament. That while it has been a source of misfortune, it constantly provides us with lessons to climate-proof and grow our economies – but only if …

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Networking Connections in The Introducer: Royals, Philanthropists, & Diplomats

In Features15, Networking Opps by Mary Kurek

Our most popular post is ready.  Last edition’s “Networking Connections” post on Linkedin surpassed the number of views on the posting of the actual magazine the first day we posted it.  These are the business opportunities we see between game-changers in the current and past editions of the magazine. We do this about a week after each edition goes live.  …

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Deputy High Commissioner, World Humanity Commission, Samuel Verniero (US)

In Game Changers 15 by Mary Kurek

From Ambassador Verniero:  “In 2015, I suffered several strokes from a terminal rare blood cancer-polycythemia vera w/ GI AV malformations (aneurysms). The resulting symptoms/strokes have terminally/permanently disabled my physical being, not my limited spirit. Years of physicians ignoring symptom complaints exacerbated present conditions.” Publisher’s note:  Before this spotlight was completed, Ambassador Verniero found himself in the hospital once again.  Still, …

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Game Changer: Erna Grasz (United States & Africa)

In Africa, Education, Empowerment, Game Changers 14 by Mary Kurek

Erna Grasz is Educating East African Youth to Thrive in a Global Economy Erna Grasz was raised by an immigrant father and an orphaned mother in the deep south of Mississippi and Texas. She developed a passion for education at a young age through her teachers and Girl Scout leaders despite her family background of not attending college. She quickly …

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Game Changer Dr. Osita Aniemeka is Training Youth as Entrepreneurs and “Agropreneurs” To Industrialize Nigeria

In Features 14 by Mary Kurek

From interview and content provided by Dr. Osita Aniemeka, Director in Residence, Central Bank of Nigeria – South East Entrepreneurship Development Center The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is promoting a new strategic initiative aimed at growing the Entrepreneurial Quotient (EQ) of Nigerians by establishing Entrepreneurship Development Centres in the six (6) Geopolitical Zones of Nigeria. South East Entrepreneurship Development …

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13th Edition: Networking Connections Identified

In Features 13, Introducer Game Changers and World NGOs' Best Impact 13, Networking Opps by Mary Kurek

As is our practice at The Introducer Magazine, a few days following the release of an edition, we point out who we see needs to be connecting with whom in the current and previous editions.  Our goal:  stir up meaningful connections and networking that leads to the expansion of impact.  It’s that time, so here we go: Note:  (When you …