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What Does It Mean for Africa to Reclaim Africa?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kevin Parcell Apr 23. 1 Reply 1 Like
Columbia University's SIPA Pan-African Network, African Business Club, and African Law Students Association invite you to the 9th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF). This year we are poised to…Continue
Tags: Development, Conference, SME, University, Columbia
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- Have you read "The Blue Sweater?"
- Yes
- Why do you want to be a part of this community?
- I love what the Acumen Fund does. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon working with microfinance institutions. Adequate access to capital is definitely one of the biggest issues and I want to be a part of a community that makes that process easier for entrepreneurs.
- How do you think you can best help Acumen Fund?
- Spread the word, Fundraise for Acumen Fund, Lead social enterprise discussions, Start a book club
- What's your URL? (blog or company or passion)
- http://www.asianpolyglot.com
- This is your spot to share more about who you are so others can connect with you: share a little more about where you work or went to school, and other ways to reach you (Twitter ID, ICQ, etc.)
- Undergrad: Saint Louis University
Peace Corps Cameroon 2008-2010. Small Enterprise Development.
Twitter: @wleerpcv
- Are you currently a student?
- Yes - Graduate
- If you are a student, what school do you go to?
- Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs
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What Does It Mean for Africa to Reclaim Africa?
Columbia University's SIPA Pan-African Network, African Business Club, and African Law Students Association invite you to the 9th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF). This year we are poised to reflect on the theme: “Africa Reclaiming Africa: Changing the Rules of Engagement". Panel discussions to include financial services and banking, intellectual property, land reform, health, information and communication technology, women's engagement, education, SME development, and more.Two-day…See More
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What Does It Mean for Africa to Reclaim Africa?
Columbia University's SIPA Pan-African Network, African Business Club, and African Law Students Association invite you to the 9th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF). This year we are poised to reflect on the theme: “Africa Reclaiming Africa: Changing the Rules of Engagement". Panel discussions to include financial services and banking, intellectual property, land reform, health, information and communication technology, women's engagement, education, SME development, and more.Two-day…See More
Wendy Lee commented on Bryan Brady's group New York for Acumen (Official Chapter)
"Columbia University's SIPA Pan-African Network, African Business Club, and African Law Students Association invite you to the 9th Annual African Economic Forum (AEF).This year we are poised to reflect on the theme: “Africa Reclaiming…"
Wendy Lee liked Jan Schultink's group Acumen Twitter users
Wendy Lee joined Luke Barbara's group
Campuses for Social Enterprise
What social entrepreneurial activities are happening on your campus? Let's share our experiences about ways to engage in social e-ship and spread knowledge on your campus!See More
Wendy Lee replied to Jan Schultink's discussion Share your Twitter id in the group Acumen Twitter users
"Hello! I've just joined. My Twitter ID is @wleerpcv. Looking forward to connecting!"
Wendy Lee commented on Bryan Brady's group New York for Acumen (Official Chapter)
"Hello! I've just joined the group. I will be moving to New York at the end of August to finish my 2nd year of MPA degree at Columbia. Looking forward to getting involved!"
Wendy Lee joined Bryan Brady's group
New York for Acumen (Official Chapter)
NYfA’s mission is to build a community of passionate supporters by hosting a series of educational and fundraising events that raise awareness about Acumen Fund and social entrepreneurship. Since 2009, NYfA has raised over $75,000 for Acumen.
Wendy Lee commented on Julia Fan Li's group London For Acumen!
"Hello! I've just joined this group. I'm a student at the LSE and will be here until mid August. Looking forward to getting involved!"
Wendy Lee joined Julia Fan Li's group
London For Acumen!
This group aims to blend ideas in entrepreneurship, finance, development and patient capital. It acts as a interactive space for all Acumen Fund London supporters.
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 2:31am on May 13, 2011,
Isaac Kosgei said… - Hi Wendy I would be so Glad to connect with you on linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=70334361&trk=tab_pro
- At 11:50am on April 17, 2011,
Kley Sippel said… - Hi Wendy, and welcome to Acumen Fund's online community!
To help get you started, do take a look at some of the different groups available which are built around specific issues and also locations; our London for Acumen Fund group might be a good place for you to begin.
You might want to check out our Campuses for Social Enterprise group, too. Oh, and please do add a picture to your profile, as it will add a personal touch that will make it much easier to connect with others on the site. Welcome, and let me know if I can be of help as you move forward!
-Kley Sippel
Community Administrator
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The African Ingenuity
Posted on March 31, 2012 at 3:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am not an African, but in the two years of my Peace Corps service in Cameroon, I had fallen in love with the African people. Like most naive twentysomethings who set out to go “change the world”, I was humbled by my time in Cameroon. The country…
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Posted on March 31, 2012 at 3:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I am not an African, but in the two years of my Peace Corps service in Cameroon, I had fallen in love with the African people. Like most naive twentysomethings who set out to go “change the world”, I was humbled by my time in Cameroon. The country…
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