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Water, Education, Empowerment: Bridging Gaps For Girls In Africa | Embrace Relief
Embrace ReliefOn March 21, 2024, Embrace Relief, in collaboration with the Journalists and Writers Foundation, aimed to accomplish both of these goals through a vibrant panel discussion, entitled “Water, Education, Empowerment: Bridging Gaps for Girls in Africa,” at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York. This event was held in parallel with the United Nations’ 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a two-week event in which stakeholders around the world came together to discuss solutions to the critical issues threatening the progress made towards a more equal world. As part of the panRead moreShow less
On March 21, 2024, Embrace Relief, in collaboration with the Journalists and Writers Foundation, aimed to accomplish both of these goals through a vibrant panel discussion, entitled “Water, Education, Empowerment: Bridging Gaps for Girls in Africa,” at the Church Center for the United Nations in New York. This event was held in parallel with the United Nations’ 68th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), a two-week event in which stakeholders around the world came together to discuss solutions to the critical issues threatening the progress made towards a more equal world.
As part of the panel, Embrace Relief invited five accomplished women to share their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on related issues whose intersection has a significant impact on the advancement of women’s equality in Africa, namely universal access to clean water, promotion of girls’ education, and the eradication of poverty. Panel speakers included:
- The Hon. Neema Lugangira, a Member of Parliament from Tanzania. Ms. Lugangira has created a successful, lengthy track record of championing reforms and development policies for her country, with a focus on nutrition, community health and digital inclusion.
- Jessica Mshama, a youth ambassador and entrepreneur from Tanzania. Jessica is the founder of Assumption Digital Schools, as well as Nakua Na Taifa Langu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the personal growth of young people in Tanzania.
- Dr. Rukayya Umar, a computer science teacher in Greensboro, NC. Born in Nigeria, Rukayya earned a Ph.D. in computer science from Nile University, and has been published in a number of respected journals on topics including machine learning for disease classifications, and robotics.
- Sarah Elsakhawy, the coordinator of Embrace Relief’s Women’s Empowerment programs. A graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations, Sarah has also previously served as Embrace Relief’s Clean Water Initiative program coordinator.
- Monica Bajraktarevic, the Assistant Head of School at Pioneer Academy, an independent K-12 private school located in Wayne, NJ. In her seven years with the school, she has led the school’s Risk Management, Safety, Dean’s Office, Admissions and Marketing efforts. Monica is also a former member of New York City’s Council on High Schools, including serving as Budget Committee Chairman and Capital Plan Co-Chair from 2014-17.
This panel discussion represented Embrace Relief’s first time hosting an parallel event alongside a key United Nations initiative. Special thanks go to NGO CSW/NY, the organizer of dozens of panel discussions during the two-week conference, as well as the Journalists and Writers Foundation for their support in helping to hold this event.
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As part of the panel, Embrace Relief invited five accomplished women to share their thoughts, experiences and perspectives on related issues whose intersection has a significant impact on the advancement of women’s equality in Africa, namely universal access to clean water, promotion of girls’ education, and the eradication of poverty. Panel speakers included:
- The Hon. Neema Lugangira, a Member of Parliament from Tanzania. Ms. Lugangira has created a successful, lengthy track record of championing reforms and development policies for her country, with a focus on nutrition, community health and digital inclusion.
- Jessica Mshama, a youth ambassador and entrepreneur from Tanzania. Jessica is the founder of Assumption Digital Schools, as well as Nakua Na Taifa Langu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing the personal growth of young people in Tanzania.
- Dr. Rukayya Umar, a computer science teacher in Greensboro, NC. Born in Nigeria, Rukayya earned a Ph.D. in computer science from Nile University, and has been published in a number of respected journals on topics including machine learning for disease classifications, and robotics.
- Sarah Elsakhawy, the coordinator of Embrace Relief’s Women’s Empowerment programs. A graduate of Seton Hall University with a degree in Diplomacy and International Relations, Sarah has also previously served as Embrace Relief’s Clean Water Initiative program coordinator.
- Monica Bajraktarevic, the Assistant Head of School at Pioneer Academy, an independent K-12 private school located in Wayne, NJ. In her seven years with the school, she has led the school’s Risk Management, Safety, Dean’s Office, Admissions and Marketing efforts. Monica is also a former member of New York City’s Council on High Schools, including serving as Budget Committee Chairman and Capital Plan Co-Chair from 2014-17.
This panel discussion represented Embrace Relief’s first time hosting an parallel event alongside a key United Nations initiative. Special thanks go to NGO CSW/NY, the organizer of dozens of panel discussions during the two-week conference, as well as the Journalists and Writers Foundation for their support in helping to hold this event.
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Please donate now: https://donation.embracerelief.org/support-us
