Institute for Economic Empowerment of Women (IEEW)

This is real and happening. Our team has first hand reports. We are working to make a difference! linkedin.com/posts/activity…

We love the cross-cultural connections that are made through our PTB program! This photo is of 2022 Rwandan students enjoying sweets made by their 2 Afghan classmates who participated in the program. So fun! #businesswomen #entrepreneurs #peacethroughbusiness #womeninbusiness

Our first round of the Pathways course in Kigali wrapped up this week, with 25 women finishing well. Here are some photos of the beautiful products they make. #businesswoman #entrepreneurship #peacethroughbusiness #womeninbusiness

We're recruiting for our 2023 PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS® classes in Afghanistan & Rwanda! We remain committed to educating & empowering women, just like we have for the past 16 years. Applications for this life-changing program are up on our website. ieew.org/students/

We are so encouraged to see the launch of the @StateDept Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience, led by @SecBlinken and @BU_Tweets. IEEW has been working with @WWafeq to advance Afghan women economically for 16 years and welcomes more partners in this critical endeavor!

On #InternationalDayofPeace, we join the global community in committing ourselves to building a world where all people can flourish. We all have a role to play in fostering peace, and IEEW uses business as a tool to empower women and create more peaceful and prosperous societies.

Metanoia (n.) The journey of changing one's mind, heart, self, or way of life During LD week, we visited Metanoia Wellness Suites, which hosts women-owned businesses focused on serving others on their journey of change through alternative & holistic health services.

We're slowly recovering from a FULL and meaningful week of Leadership Development and are already thinking about next year's! Here's a photo from the week. More to come! #businesswomen #entrepreneurship #femaleentrepreneurs #peacethroughbusiness #womeninbusiness

We're 5 days away from our 2022 Leadership Development program and can't wait to be back on campus at @northwoodu! We have a lineup of incredible speakers who'll provide female Afghan & Rwandan entrepreneurs w/ classroom learning, mentorship, coaching & hands-on biz experience.

Last week, the 2022 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was held in Kigali. A # of our PTB grads participated. @UmuhozaB, a PTB grad who leads our Rwandan Alumni Association, had the privilege of translating for Prince Charles, who participated on behalf of the UK. #CHOGM

Our hearts go out to all those affected by this devastating earthquake in Afghanistan amidst an already dire situation for so many in the country. aljazeera.com/news/2022/6/22… #afghanistan #AfghanistanEarthquake

We're LESS than a month away from our 2022 Leadership Development program: Building Towards the Future. This year, LD will be held at @NorthwoodU in Midland, MI. We're excited to have Rwandan & Afghan women join us for a week of classroom learning, mentorship & biz visits!

It's #WorldRefugeeDay & we're reflecting on the reality that more than 100M children, women & men are displaced globally (26.6M of which are refugees)These are individuals who faced persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations & were forced to flee their homes.

Cynthia Gaju is the founder of Kaju Creations, a Rwandan business that started with clothing design and has since expanded into accessories and home decor. #entrepreneur #fashion #peacethroughbusiness #womeninbusiness

Agnes (3rd from L), a PTB grad who owns Nova Coffee, attending “Unlocking Trade for Women’s Empowerment and Sustainable Development." Hosted by @WTO & @ITCnews, the event spotlights ideas from entrepreneurs about how to effectively increase women’s participation in int'l trade.

We absolutely love seeing the success of our PEACE THROUGH BUSINESS graduates! @uzuriky is an incredible business having major impact globally, and we could not be more excited for founder @KagirimpunduK! #africainnovation #entrepreneurship #peacethroughbusiness

We are so pleased that our very own @WWafeq will be honored by the @USAfghanWC for her work in Afghanistan, as part of their 20th Anniversary Awards Ceremony. Please join us tomorrow at 10am ET for this special occasion! Register here: lnkd.in/gy3cH_fg

We love to see women supporting other women! These Rwandan students from our 2022 class are shopping at their classmate's pottery store and admiring the beautiful pieces of art. @kigalipottery #entrepreneurship #peacethroughbusiness #womeninbusiness

Last week, we had our 2nd PTB alumni networking call. Nearly 30 graduates joined to share their stories & discuss challenges they are experiencing. We love getting to provide a platform for feedback & problem solving & are inspired by what these women are overcoming to succeed.

One thing we love most about our program is the diversity of industries represented by our PTB students. The 2022 students are involved in industries ranging from fashion design to agriculture to construction. We're so proud of all of them! #entrepreneurship #peacethroughbusines