African Women of Empowerment Project

AWOE profiles the stories and work of twenty empowered women in Africa who embody the essence of leadership, determination, and innovation. The women share a common vision for human security, education, health, justice and peace.

Since July of 2006, nominations have been coming to us and we have began the reviewing process! It has become apparent that an underlying theme about the stories of these remarkable women is that they are change agents empowering their communities and countries. For this reason, the African Women of Distinction (AWOD) project is changing its name to African Women of Empowerment (AWOE) Project. The mission has stayed the same, as have the web site, blogs and email address; we have only replaced “Distinction” with “Empowerment”.

By changing the name we felt that we were including ALL women in the project, even those that won’t be featured in the final project. I know it will be difficult for our Selection Committee to narrow down to just 20 women!

Thank you for your continued support and we will have more updates very soon, including the names and stories of the 20 women!!


	AFRICAN WOMEN OF EMPOWERMENT PROJECT
	This is a call for nominations for inclusion in the book and video documentary, radio/pod cast series, “African Women of Empowerment" (AWOE) Hurry!! Last day to send an email nomination is June 1st, 2007!!
	AWOE profiles the stories and work of twenty empowered women in Africa who embody the essence of leadership, determination, and innovation. The women share a common vision for human security, education, health, justice and peace. Since July of 2006, nominations have been coming to us and we have began the reviewing process! It has become apparent that an underlying theme about the stories of these remarkable women is that they are change agents empowering their communities and countries. For this reason, the African Women of Distinction (AWOD) project is changing its name to African Women of Empowerment (AWOE) Project. The mission has stayed the same, as have the web site, blogs and email address; we have only replaced “Distinction” with “Empowerment”. By changing the name we felt that we were including ALL women in the project, even those that won’t be featured in the final project. I know it will be difficult for our Selection Committee to narrow down to just 20 women! Thank you for your continued support and we will have more updates very soon, including the names and stories of the 20 women!!
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