Business Development for African Women

Anakazi Center for African Women’s Empowerment and Development (Anakazi) hosted its first annual Business and Career Development Conference, titled: “Step into your Purpose: Rethinking Business Development for African Women,” on July 27, 2013, at the Radisson Hotel LAX.

The conference, which celebrates African businesswomen and leaders, is an important milestone in Anakazi Center’s two-year history. Quickly gaining a reputation for its ability to network, establish, and leverage strong partnerships, Anakazi’s also hosted 10 leading African businesswomen, currently in the US through the State Department’s African Women’s Entrepreneurs Program (AWEP), as guests at the conference. The organizatio also launched its Anakazi African Women’s Achievement Awards, during the conference dinner, to honor trailblazing women in tech, business, human rights, and philanthropy, who work in service to African women and girls.

Join us for a post-event discussion, where we will share kessons learnt with panelists, award winners and other guests who attended the event. To participate please call 347-237-4270 or post a comment on our facebook page Voices of Anakazi.