Happy New Year MIPADians and Friends. I wish us all a prosperous 2019 ahead. The past two years for MIPAD have been remarkable, due largely to your steadfast support. We are indeed very grateful. In 2019, we seek your continued support as we stand together in unlocking new possibilities for the glory of Africa and …
It’s been two and half month since our event at New York city with the Class of 2018 and we so much miss the impact that we made then and we are still making. The Most Influential People from all over the world came prepared, connected with their peers and got trained by one of …
Continue reading “Discovering Excellence with Momentum Education”
As 2018 comes to a close with barely few weeks to go, We at MIPAD are excited about this partnership with UNESCO. So what does Door of Return mean? According to sources on Wikipedia; It is an emblem of African Renaissance and is a pan-African initiative that seeks to launch a new era of cooperation between Africa and …
Ethiopia just made history as she elects her first female president in the person of Sahle-Work Zewde, making her become the first female head of state in Africa. To us that’s huge and a big deal. Words reaching us is that the Ethiopian prime minister just passed the gender equality bill into and then this happens. …
Continue reading “Madam President: Congratulations to Ethiopia’s first Female President”
Tell me how can one live without daughters – Malala Yousafzai Today we join the World to celebrate the Girl Child. We believe everyone in the world should be given an equal chance to showcase their talents no matter the gender or class they may belong to. We believe the girl child is the future …
The Recognition Week for the Class of 2018 ended on a delighted note with Honorees all smiles and cheers in attendance was the First lady of Sierra Leone in person H.E Mrs. Fatima Maada Bio who was the valedictorian speaker for the Class of 2018 accompanied by her humble husband the President of Sierra Leone …
Continue reading “THANK YOU: Nomination for Class of 2019 Now Open!!!”
NEW YORK CITY, October 1st, 2018 – In support of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent 2015-2024, the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), a global civil society initiative, will honor young high achievers of African descent from around the world. This prestigious event will take place on October 3rd …
Continue reading “Most Influential People of African Descent Honors Under 40 in New York City”
Since taking the helm at Momentum Education eight years ago, Executive Director Robinson Lynn has revamped the company’s signature curriculum, grown its corporate portfolio to include some of the nation’s premium brands, and positioned the organization’s philanthropic efforts for greater impact immediately and over time. “We’ve implemented a business model,” Robinson says, “that is …
Sheila S Walker, PhD, a cultural anthropologist and documentary filmmaker, has done fieldwork, lectured, and participated in cultural events in most of Africa and the Global African Diaspora and has numerous scholarly and popular publications. Executive Director of the non-profit Afrodiaspora, Inc., her goal is to share her experiences and knowledge of the Global …
Albert Mudenda Muchanga was elected African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry in January 2017 for a four-year term. He took up his post on 15th March 2017. He previously worked in the Zambian Civil Service at home and abroad, including the Secretariat of the Southern African Development Community. He works with ease at …