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Chukwuma Okenwa is a Voice for Education in Nigeria

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Education, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

Chukwuma Okenwa is a school administrator, social entrepreneur, and oftentimes, the spokesperson for issues on education in his country of Nigeria. Chukwuma has a global vision for moving entrepreneurship forward and bringing innovation in education and lifelong learning to his continent. He creates impact through the Lead Network, the Values Project, and more, and is continuously looking for new opportunities …

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ThankGod Okosun and Holds Q & A with African Civil Society Organizations

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Life Lab, Publisher Channel by Mary Kurek

ThankGod Okosun of the Palladium Group in Nigeria speaks with Amb. Yasmin Jemal, founder of Know My Generation of Ethiopia and Prince Omenihu, founder of Caring Beyond Borders of Nigeria about how he works with CSO leaders on preparing for grant funding. He also talks about his vision in the works for training subject-matter experts to consult with CSOs as …

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Ambassador Ghazala Khan Meets with Young Policymakers to Answer Questions

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Life Lab, Publisher Channel by ihelmadmin

What you see below is a clip of a Q & A conversation between Ambassador Ghazala Khan of Pakistan, Prince Omenihu, James Akan, Chukwuma Okenwa, (Nigeria), and Sam Dougherty (US). The young leaders have an interest in policymaking as well as understanding how the United Nations can be of assistance to them as they try to make impactful changes in …

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MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF AFRICAN YOUTHS – THE TIME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO TAKE LEADERSHIP IS NOW

In Africa, African Influence, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Our new young friend, Mustapha Fofanah has sent out this passionate plea on behalf of African youths.  We share it here as we share in his hope for a brighter future for youth everywhere, but, especially in Africa, where (in the language of the Gates Foundation and other NGOs) there is a very large “*youth dependency burden.” *Definition. The youth …

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Former NFLer Marques Ogden Used His Rock Bottom to Create Success for Himself and Others

In Entrepreneurship, Publisher Channel by ihelmadmin

Marques Ogden has a riches-to-rags-to-riches story that is compelling and full of the kind of drama you’d expect to see on the big screen. But, this former NFL player who ended up with a janitorial job before finding his true north inspires and helps others move from their own stagnation. Marques is a business consultant, speaker, and best-selling author/podcast host …

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Ambassador Dr. Hassan Rengou Mfouakie Sets a Global Stage for the World Youth Summit

In African Influence, Diplomat, Publisher Channel, Youth by ihelmadmin

Ambassador Hassan Rengou Mfouakie is a young man from Cameroon currently living in Cyprus, having stepped aside from his “traditional” education to become passionately involved in paving the way for young Africans to share their voices on peace and progress. The Amb, along with the team that supports the World Youth Summit (WYS), enjoys the support of many world governments …

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Dave Sanderson Shares Why and How He Lived After US Airways Flight 1549 Landed in the Hudson

In Empowerment, Features26 by Mary Kurek

Publisher’s Note: On January 15th, 2009, Dave Sanderson had a personal meeting with his Maker.  He wasn’t on a hospital gurney, but, in an airplane seat as US Airways Flight 1549 ran into a flock of birds upon take-off and the pilot navigated the plane into an emergency “ditching,” splashing into the Hudson River in New York.  Dave lived.  Boy, …

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Dr. Osita Aniemeka, Champion for Entrepreneurship in Africa

In Africa, Africa Innovators and Influencers, Gamechanger19, Youth by Mary Kurek

“African Education System has surprising outcomes. The smartest students pass with 1st Class and get admission to medical & engineering schools. The 2nd Class Students get MBAs and LLBs to manage the First Class Students. The 3rd Class Students enter politics, and rule both 1st and 2nd Class Students. The failures join the Army and control politicians who, if they …

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Dave DeMarco: Healthcare Policy and Innovation Strategy

In Game Changers 17, Health by Mary Kurek

Dave is a senior advisor to C-suite leaders in the Life Sciences industry. He has served as Chair of the Board of the American Diabetes Association and serves as a consultant to EY’s Northeast Markets organization and hence to its premier Fortune 50 clients. Dave has substantial executive and operational leadership and not-for-profit board experience. With over 25 years of …

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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 …