THE YOUNG, GIFTED, & BLACK (YGB) ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARDS* *11th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH * *New York, New York— (Thursday, January 21st, 2016) The Young, Gifted & Black Entrepreneurial Awards was launched in 2006, in honor of Black History Month. The YGB Entrepreneurial awards program is a simple measure of giving recognition, highlighting and showing appreciation toward his/her peers*. Mr. Carl O. Gray, founder of…
UNITE. INNOVATE. DISRUPT: HOMEGROWN MODELS FOR AFRICA’S PROSPERITY, FEBRUARY 26-28, 2016 | HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL The 18th Annual Africa Business Conference at Harvard Business School is one of the most anticipated conference in the Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theme of the upcoming Harvard Business School “African Business Conference” is Innovate. Disrupt: Homegrown models for Africa’s prosperity” as it provides ample opportunity to celebrate…
20 Most Influential African Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders In America To Watch In 2016. Written by: Elfonnie Inokon-Anusionwu on Ladybrielle.com, a site that celebrates brilliant woman in business and leadership. Lilian O. Ajayi, the Founder and Executive Director of Global Connections for Women Foundation was graciously recognized on the 20 Influential African Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders in America to Watch in…
“Throughout human history, in any great endeavor requiring the common effort of many nations, men and women everywhere, we have learned – it is only through seriousness of purpose and persistence that we ultimately carry the day. We might liken it to riding a bicycle. You stay upright and move forward so long as you keep up the momentum.” – United…
DEAR FRIENDS & SUPPORTERS: I am pleased to present the 2015 Annual Report of the Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W). In the year 2015, we introduced several new programs, expanded others, and formed additional global partnerships – all designed to connect, educate and empower our communities. The Global Connections for Women Foundation was created as a direct response to…
