JOIN US TOMORROW FOR NONPROFIT MEETS PRIVATE SECTOR: ACCELERATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA

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Sioux Greaux: Co-Founder and Managing Director, Joyful Joy Foundation

Young Professionals: United Nations Association of the United States of America

JOIN US TOMORROW FOR NONPROFIT MEETS PRIVATE SECTOR: ACCELERATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN AFRICA

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 @ 6 P.M.

Clean Water for Everyone at Amail Schools in Ojo, Lagos, Nigeria. Join us tomorrow evening for an informative discussion with NGO representatives, business leaders and entrepreneurs to explore several aspects of entrepreneurship and economic development in Africa.

The discussion will reflect on practical experience, real success and future prospects for growth and opportunity in Africa. The forum is also an excellent opportunity for students and New York professionals to interact with individuals who represent the best of development efforts within the global African community.

Speakers:

Abbey Wemimo – Founder and CEO, Clean Water for Everyone

Derick Appia-Kubi – Senior Consultant, IBM

Gbenga Ogunjimi – Founder and CEO, LDI Africa

Sioux Greaux – Co-Founder and Managing Director, Joyful Joy Foundation

Moderated by Annie Hazlehurst, Co-Founder of KnowledgeBeat

Nonprofit Meets Private Sector: Accelerating Entrepreneurship in Africa

Dominican Academy, 44 East 68th Street, (between Madison and Park Avenue)

New York, NY, 10065

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Admission is free; suggested donation of $10

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

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