25 Emerging African women leaders chosen as 2010

MILEAD Fellows.
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Source: Moremi Initiative

Moremi Initiative proudly announces the 2010 MILEAD Fellows. The MILEAD Fellows
were chosen through a highly competitive selection process and criteria, including their
outstanding leadership promise, community service accomplishments and commitment to
the advancement of women in Africa. The 25 selected fellows are some of Africa’s most
extra-ordinary young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape
the future of their communities and Africa as a whole.

The 2010 MILEAD Fellow

The 2010 Fellows represent a regional diversity- coming from 20 African countries and
the Diaspora with multi-disciplinary academic, professional and social backgrounds.
They are emerging young women leaders from public and private sectors, academia,
media, and non-profit sectors. The 2010 class are between 19- 25 years of age and are
already engaged in actively leading change on critical issues including economic and
environmental justice; women’s health and HIV/AIDS; community development;
women’s political participation; education; and youth empowerment. The 2010 honorees
are:

• Ms. Amina Abdirashid (Somalia)

• Ms. Eyram Adadevoh (Ghana/ USA)
• Ms. Ettamba AgborNdip (Cameroon)
• Ms. Anthonia Ayamga (Ghana)
• Ms. Nancy Beshay (Egypt)
• Ms. Khadidja Belhaj (Algeria)
• Ms. Vongai Chikwanda (Zimbabwe)
• Ms. Vanessa Chintedza (Malawi)
 • Ms. Bendu A. Dorley (Liberia)
• Ms. Esther Eshiet (Nigeria)
• Ms. Sheila Kinaheirwe (Uganda)
• Ms. Amie Kujabi (The Gambia)
• Ms. Memory Malimo (Zambia)
• Ms. Theresa Morfaw (Cameroon)
• Ms. Neema Mwesiga (Tanzania)
• Ms. Satang Nabaneh (The Gambia)
• Ms. Delta L. Ndou (Zimbabwe)
• Ms. Mary Ng’Endo Kanoi (Kenya)
• Ms. Alohiuanse Ohio-Ehimiaghe (Nigeria/ UK)
• Ms. Motha Zaza Sandisiwe (South Africa)
• Ms. Rumbidzai Sithole (RSA/ Zimbabwe)
• Ms. Winnie S. Tamba (Liberia)
• Ms. Tiananirina V. Tettey (Madagasca/ Ghana)
• Ms. Gu-dao Herlyn Uiras (Namibia)
• Ms. Jane Wairumu Waithere (Kenya)

From over 800 applicants, the 2010 selected Fellows will become part of the MILEAD
community of young women leaders. We salute for all the applicants for their tremendous
work and sacrifices- often under the extremely difficult circumstances. Even though only
25 candidates could be selected, we truly admire the courage and commitment of all these
leaders. We absolutely look forward to collaborating with all of them through other
platforms and future programs as we strive to achieve opportunity, dignity and justice for
women in our communities across our great continent.

The 2010 MILEAD Fellows Institute

The MILEAD Fellows will converge in Accra, Ghana to kick-start the 2010 MILEAD
Fellows Program with a three-week intensive leadership institute. The 2010 Institute will
be hosted by the Institute of African Studies at the University of Ghana, Legon- Accra. It
will enable the Fellows to cross-examine concepts of leadership in a broad African
context, cultivate the skills and experiences women need to occupy and excel in
leadership positions, and gain knowledge on cutting-edge issues critical to African
women and their communities. Additionally, experienced and accomplished women
leaders who are committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of African
women leaders will mentor Fellows during the period.

About The MILEAD Fellows Program

The MILEAD Fellows Program is a uniquely designed initiative committed to the long-
term leadership development and promotion of Africa’s most promising young women
leaders. Fellows go through a yearlong training and mentoring program, designed to build
skills, strengthen networks, and support women’s leadership on critical issues. Over the
course of a year, selected Fellows progress through three phases that include:
identification and preparation of Fellows through leadership development, networking,
conferences, mentoring, and training; promotion of Fellows through media coverage and
networking; and support of Fellows through career planning, management, and access to
opportunities and resources. Fellows continue to receive and share lifelong solidarity and
support through the Alumni Network of the program.

About Moremi Initiative

Founded in 2004, The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa strives to
engage, inspire, and equip young women and girls to become the next generation of
leading politicians, activists, social entrepreneurs, and change agents: leaders who can
transform and change institutions that legitimize and perpetuate discrimination against
women. We firmly believe that the full and active participation of women in leadership is
a pre-requisite for positive change and development in Africa, and addresses the problem
of leadership imbalances.

Key program partners include Junior Achievement International, Women Peace and
Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), Institute of African Studies- University of
Ghana, Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE), The Institute for Democratic
Governance (IDEG), The Global Fund for Women, OSI- International Women’s
Program, and The Africa Group Consul, CXO-International, WILDAF among others.

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