Nancy Schuring of New Jersey’s (U.S.A.) Devon Fine Jewelry fell in love with Madagascar while gem hunting. As a result, she started a scholarship foundation — The Devon Foundation — to help its people.
During the summer of 2008,
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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with several multinational companies are launching the Women in Trade Initiative to increase the participation of Pakistani women in the international trade sector.
“This initiative is part of the United States’ commitment to the people of Pakistan to support women’s empowerment,” said Dr Marilyn Wyatt,
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ACCORDING to a report published by Enterprise Ireland, Ireland has one of the highest levels of entrepreneurial activity — men and women alike — in Europe.
Delving into more detail, the report suggests that because the Irish economic recovery continues to run at two speeds – a strong exporting market versus a weak domestic one – potential and new business owners expect to have customers outside of Ireland.
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It’s not who you might think. It’s Ida Lewis (1842-1911). And a book about her bravery has received glowing reviews.
Based on the true story of Ida Lewis, who was dubbed “the Bravest Woman in America” and who was recognized with the Congressional Life Saving Medal and the American Cross of Honor,
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It’s that pure and simple. Let’s get it done.
“India’s growth rate can make a quantum jump of 4.2 per cent if women in the country get equal opportunity in the core sectors of the economy,” Lakshmi Puri,
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Minister for Small Business John Perry TD encourages more women to start their own business. Irish Ambassadors for Female Entrepreneurship (Facebook page) have been appointed by the European Commission to promote and encourage more women to become entrepreneurs and set up businesses.
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Nonprofit Endeavor CEO Linda Rottenberg (pictured) is exporting American entrepreneurship and networking to countries in Latin America and beyond to boost employment and GDP. She aspires to build profitable small businesses on a global scale.
Results: Last year Endeavor Entrepreneurs generated $286 for every dollar donated to Endeavor.
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Posted by: Laurel Delaney
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The Jack Welch Management Institute offers the Jack Welch MBA online program that is truly global, and truly accessible around the globe. You can participate in classes from any place, in any time zone. No matter where in the world you reside,
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Bringing attention to refugees, feeding Americans healthy food, improving life for the needy or motivating the homeless. You name it, these women are out to change (improve) our world. See the 50 women Woman’s Day chose. Each has their own respective website.
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