In anticipation of the forthcoming 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD), the Arise Monalisa Foundation is poised to host a distinguished conference to commemorate this significant occasion.
Under the resonant theme: “Count her In: Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress,” this collaborative endeavor with One Percent International Management Services Ltd. is scheduled to unfold on March 18, 2024 at the prestigious Wells Carlton Meetings and Events venue in Asokoro, Abuja.
Stating the key facets of the IWD Conference 2024, the Foundation unveils a multifaceted program encompassing erudite panel discussions facilitated by esteemed experts and stakeholders. Attendees will also partake in a networking session, aptly named Mix n Meet, an exhibition showcasing the commendable goods and services crafted by female and young entrepreneurs, and a riveting Pitch Party where five exceptional female entrepreneurs will vie for a coveted grant and mentorship program.
In a groundbreaking announcement, the Foundation proudly introduces the AMF HUB, an avant-garde E-Commerce platform dedicated to exhibiting and retailing products meticulously crafted by women and youths in vulnerable communities. The Foundation, devoted to inspiring hope, nurturing creativity, and fostering opportunities for the less privileged across the continent, articulates these developments in an official statement.
Monalisa Chinda, the founder of the Foundation and acclaimed film maker affirmed it stands as a beacon of hope for disadvantaged and underserved communities. The primary mission revolves around empowering women and youth, epitomizing the vision to inspire and nurture their talents and potential, creating pathways to inclusion and prosperity.
The strategic initiatives and collective community engagements outlined by the Foundation focuses on uplifting and providing sustainable avenues for transformative change in the lives of women and children. The forthcoming conference is expected to draw the participation of international organizations, government agencies, women’s groups, sister agencies aligned with Arise Monalisa Foundation’s vision, entrepreneurs, women in politics, and those in the Diaspora.
Furthermore, the Arise Monalisa Foundation advocates for collaboration and partnerships to cultivate an enriched environment for Nigerian women.
Intending sponsors are offered an array of exclusive benefits, including the privilege of branding the Arise conference, opportunities to execute partnering corporate social responsibility, capacity-building prospects, grants for select start-ups, and a branded stand at the hall’s entrance, among numerous other advantages.