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DAWN is a professional association of over 250 diaspora women focused on African Affairs, representing 31 African countries, North America, Europe & the Middle East.
Our Mission: To develop and support the next generation of African diaspora women leaders focused on African affairs.
Goals 1) To promote the role of the
diaspora in Africa’s development
2) To diversify the African affairs workforce
3) To advance women’s leadership in the workplace.
Each woman is a proven community leader and skilled African affairs
professional.
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Global Citizenship
Women's Empowerment
Pan-‐African Affairs
SOCIAL IMPACT MODEL Social Problem • Despite the growth of the African diaspora , it remains limited in its ability to shape and in8luence Africa’s long term development agenda and growth.
Mission • To develop and support the next generation of African diaspora women leaders focused on African affairs.
Vision • For Africa to be guided by its global citizenry to shape outcomes advancing the continent’s progress with women at the helm of the decision-‐making process.
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• Develop a Leadership Network
• Provide Mentorship Opportunities
• Facilitate Professional Development
• Promote Diaspora Engagement
• Create Networking Opportunities
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NETWORKING, EDUCATION & TRAINING
DIGs • Collaboration • Debate/Discussion
MOMS
• Mentorship • Inter-‐generational discussion
Seminar • Career Panels • “Tools of the Trade”
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• Job Board • Professional Development Series • Conversations with Mentors
• DAWN Listserv • Special Invitations • Speaking Opportunities
• Membership Directory • Making Connections • Monthly Dinners
Connect with Each Other
Connect On Africa
Connect with Employers
Connect with Professionals
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Belize: 1 Guatemala: 1
Seychelles: 1
Anguilla: 1 Barbados: 1 Dominican Republic: 1 Haiti: 1 Jamaica: 3 St. Kitts & Nevis: 2 Trinidad & Tobago: 1
Spain: 1 Ukraine: 1
United States: 18
Total African Diaspora Countries:
*Par%al Sampling of Member Data – As of September 2013
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Top 5 Member Hubs • DC/ Maryland/ Northern VA
Metro Area • New York Metro Area • San Francisco • Los Angeles • Philadelphia
Where DAWNers Live California, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
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• Masters Degrees 72% • Law Degrees 10% • MBA 10% • Ph.D. 6% • Medical Degree 1%
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Approximately 5 percent of DAWN’s membership are entrepreuneurs who established and run their own businesses, consul%ng firms, and non-‐profits.
DAWN Member Snapshot
• Average Age: 25-‐35 years old
• Top Five Industries: International Development, Global Health, Government & Public Policy, Journalism & Mass Communications, Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Education: 60% hold a post-‐graduate degree
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My favorite thing about DAWN is that it brings together a remarkably talented group of women & gives us -‐ and the world -‐ a tangible sense of our collecFve contribuFons to our fields of work. Best, Lesley Anne Warner
“DAWN is true to its name, creating new horizons of opportunity for women of African descent through coalition-‐building, organizing and professional development. DAWN's membership based approach allows it to stay true to its ability to be all inclusive, diverse, and progressive in positively affecting change on the continent.” -‐ Dr. Menna Demessie
“I like that DAWN has created an opportunity for women to inspire others and amplify the voices of otherwise marginalized communities.” -‐ Zubedah Nanfuka
“I am most proud of DAWN's unrelenting efforts toward unifying diaspora women, providing mentorship through comradery, and highlighting our achievements in the U.S. and in Africa. I am also privileged to mingle and network with amazing women who through their stories, remind me of just how connected we all are.” Vienna Mgabaya
Talking to my DAWN sisters is like coming home. They lovingly embrace my experiences while challenging me to be better and go higher! -‐ Leslie Nwoke, M.D.
BASIC MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA
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Nationality • Any African diaspora female immigrant residing outside of Africa, or • Daughter of an African diaspora immigrant parent, or • Other woman of the African diaspora, and
Professional Focus • Mid-‐career or junior professional in a aield typically underrepresented by women from African diaspora communities, or
• Self-‐started entrepreneur, artist, or self-‐employed
Leadership • Proven commitment to African issues and/or advocating on behalf of African diaspora voices in the United States, and
• Proven record of community service and leadership skills
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• Breast Cancer Walk • AIDS Walk • Holiday Food Drive • Women’s Professional Clothing Drive
• Haiti Earthquake Recovery
• Youth Mentorship • Community Outreach
DAWN IN THE COMMUNITY Service Projects
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• Database of over 100 traditional media outlets focusing on Africa. • Over 15,000 subscribers on Facebook, Twitter & newsletter subscriptions • Exec Director listed in Foreign Policy’s “Top 100 Women to Follow On Twitter”
DAWN’S SOCIAL REACH
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Featured In: • Al Jazeera • The Guardian • BBC Network Africa
• Hufaington Post • ONE Campaign • Politico.com • The Root • …and more!
DAWN IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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• United Nations Delegate at the 2013 High Level Dialogue on Migration & Development
• White House Champions of Change with recognition from US President Barack Obama
• African Union 2012 Diaspora
Awardee of the Year • One of 70 delegates at the 2012
African Union “Women, Youth & the African Diaspora” Summit in Pretoria, South Africa
• Top 35 Under 35 Awardees • Opportunity Collaboration Fellows • Starting Bloc Fellows • World Trade Organization Fellows • Mo Ibrahim Foundation Fellows
Membership Achievements Include:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECOGNITION
CONTACT US
Diaspora African Women’s Network 1718 M St. NW, Suite #3296 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-‐643-‐DAWN (3296)
Email: info@dawners.org | Web: www.dawners.org Twitter: @DAWNInc | Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DAWNInc
Staff
Semhar Araia, Executive Director: semhar@dawners.org Kirstie Kwarteng, Executive Ofaicer: admin@dawners.org
DC Chapter: Vienna Mbagaya, dc@dawners.org NYC Chapter: Sherry Antoine, nyc@dawners.org
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