{"id":36525,"date":"2023-10-24T17:50:05","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T17:50:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/?p=36525"},"modified":"2023-10-24T16:57:41","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T16:57:41","slug":"awe-2023-graduates-challenging-the-status-quo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\/all-news\/awe-2023-graduates-challenging-the-status-quo","title":{"rendered":"AWE 2023 GRADUATES  CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2023 graduates have joined a network of 25 000 other women entrepreneurs, who have forged their paths and paved the way for others who dare to dream and challenge the status quo.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This was stated US Department Charged Affairs, Earl Miller, during the graduation ceremony held at the Manzini Library, American Corner yesterday.<\/p>\n<p>The graduates were awarded after completing the completion of the AWE 2023 hybrid programme which was held from July.<\/p>\n<p>The US mission had extended participation to Lesotho and Eswatini for the first time in its vision to support National Strategy on Gender, Equity and Equality.<\/p>\n<p>Miller highlighted that the gradates were to embrace the opportunities that ahead.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEswatini is in desperate need of your vision, creativity and determination,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that as women entrepreneurs, they were uniquely positioned to address the challenges of their time. \u201cYou can build businesses that not only generate profit but also make a positive impact on your communities and the planet,\u201d said Miller.<\/p>\n<p>He further advised that the road they would be embarking on may be challenging, but assured them of their preparedness.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou are armed with knowledge, empowered by your experiences, and driven by your dreams. Let your journey be a testament to the power of education, the strength of unity, and the importance of empowering women,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Miller implored the graduates to continue and supporting and inspire each another the next generation of women who will follow in their footsteps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlways remember that your success is not only measured by your individual achievements but by the positive changes you can bring to Eswatini,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that in a world often characterised by inequality, the graduates chose to shatter glass ceilings and break through barriers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou chose to embrace entrepreneurship, a perilous path filled with uncertainty and risk, but also with boundless possibilities and opportunities for growth,\u2019 he said.<\/p>\n<p>He further highlighted that the graduates had learned the art of adaptability, innovation, and the power of networking.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have been nurtured and inspired by your remarkable facilitator, Claudia, who believed wholeheartedly in your potential,\u201d he said<\/p>\n<p>He advised that they should let their journey be a testament to their collective values in strength, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou graduates have shown the world that women can be leaders, innovators, and change-makers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/eswatini\">Eswatini<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Eswatini. The Academy of Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) 2023 graduates have joined a network of 25 000 other women entrepreneurs, who have forged their paths and paved the way for others who dare to dream and challenge the status quo. 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