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September 22nd, 2024

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Invincible: Empowering Women, Transforming Africa

On the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, Mastercard Foundation and ALADI were joined by visionary leaders on September 22nd to address critical issues of young women’s economic empowerment in Africa.

Invincible: Empowering Young Women, Transforming Africa

Our second event at UNGA 79, Invincible: Empowering Women, Transforming Africa, in partnership with Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI), focused on the role of young women in driving Africa’s economic transformation, with insights from leading experts in finance, policy, and development.

This exciting event featured leading finance, policy, and development experts and highlighted the potential impact of Africa’s young women in driving economic transformation.

Our Focus for Invincible: Empowering Women, Transforming Africa:

  • Inspirational Keynotes: Hear from invincible women who have defied the odds to build successful businesses.

  • Dynamic Panel: Engage with experts on reimagining and transforming Africa’s financial systems.

  • Spark Talks: Young changemakers share inspiring stories and innovative solutions.

  • Impact-Driven Solutions: Actionable recommendations for policymakers, financial institutions, and development organizations.

  • Networking: Connect with influential leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers.

  • Interactive Dialogue: Engage in real-time discussions with satellite-linked participants worldwide, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and collaborative problem-solving.

Panels

During this event we were joined by an incredible roster of speakers and panelists

Opening Session: Art for Empowerment

  • Fanta Ballo
  • Rix Poet

Welcome and Context Setting

  • Julie Gishuru: Founder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)

Insights and Impact - Gender Report Findings

  • Marieme Esther Dassanou: Director Gender, Programs, Mastercard Foundation

Rise and Shine: Women Leading the Way

Spark Talk: Theory of Change

  • Areej Noor, Founder, CEO at STATEMENT

Panel Discussion: Visionaries in Conversation: Charting a New Path

  • Moderator: Redi Tlhabi - Journalist, Producer, Author
  • Dr. Jemimah Njuki: Chief of the Economic Empowerment section at UN Women
  • Nathalie Akon Gabala: Global Director of Gender and Economic Inclusion, IFC
  • Deniece Laurent-Mantey: Executive Director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

Spark Talk: Story of Innovation

  • Thembiso Magajana: Co-Founder, Social Coding

Panel Discussion: "Revolutionizing Access to Affordable Finance"

  • Julie Gishuru: Founder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)
  • Rukayat Bello: CEO, Regxta
  • Dr. James Mwangi: CEO of Equity Group Holdings Limited
  • Tolulope Lewis Tamoka: Chief of Intergovernmental Affairs and Africa, UN Global Compact
  • Jules Ngankam: CEO, African Guarantee Fund
  • Sabine Mensah: Deputy CEO, AfricaNenda

Keynote Address: The Choking Debt

  • Winnie Byanyima: Executive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

"Commit to Change: Pledge for Progress"

  • Madame Monica Geingos: Former First Lady of Namibia
  • Sanda Ojiambo: Assistant Secretary General & CEO, UN Global Compact
  • Amadou Gallo Fall
  • President, Basketball Africa League, Founder NBA Africa
  • Baroness Valeria Amos, CH: Board Director, Mastercard Foundation
  • Dr. James Mwangi: CEO of Equity Group Holdings Limited
  • Myriam Sidibe: Founder, Chief Mission Officer and Author of Brands on a Mission
  • Wendy Teleki: Head of the Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi) Secretariat, housed in the World Bank
  • Julie Gishuru: Founder and CEO, Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute (ALADI)
  • Winnie Byanyima: Executive Director of UNAIDS and an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations

Concluding Remarks

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