Femmes et Leadership: Une jeune Burundaise primée en Afrique

Lydia KANEZA, Lauréate du Prix MILEAD 2012 (www.akeza.net)

Une jeune Burundaise vient d’être primée pour ses projets humanitaires dans le cadre du concours annuel MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) ouvert aux jeunes leaders femmes d’Afrique et de la Diaspora africaine. Son nom : Lydia KANEZA, 20 ans, passionnée par les enfants en difficultés. Elle est Etudiante à Cap Town en Afrique du Sud. 25 jeunes femmes entre 19 et 25 ans ont étés sélectionnées en 2012 sur le continent sur 1240 candidatures. Des jeunes femmes qui se distinguent dans leurs communautés respectives dans tous les domaines : économie, développement, société, humanitaire, associations, universités, environnement, justice, politique, … Lydia KANEZA recevra son Prix en Juillet 2012 à Accra au GHANA.

Voici les Lauréates 2012 :

Lydia Kaneza, Lauréate du Prix MILEAD 2012 (www.akeza.net)

Ms. Amanda Nthati Chembezi (Botswana)
Ms. Lydia Kaneza (Burundi)
Ms. Lily H. Foglabenchi (Cameroon)
Ms. Roseline P Zahui Zoukouhi (Cote D’voire)
Ms. Nancy Djembe Walu Majiba (DRC/Belgium)
Ms. Samrawit Yitayew Biyazin (Ethiopia)
Ms. Aisha Keita (The Gambia)
Ms. Nana Aba Adu–Mensah (Ghana)
Ms. Francisca Korantemaa Darfour (Ghana)
Ms. Anne Waithera Mbatia (Kenya)
Ms. Maletsabisa Molapo (Lesotho)
Ms. Kiabeh Guzeh (Liberia)
Ms. Chikondi P. Chabvuta (Malawi)
Ms. Jama Jack (Morocco)

Ms. Aissa Laouan Wandarama (Niger)
Ms. Olajumoke Adekeye (Nigeria)
Ms. Adji Fama THIAM (Senegal)
Ms. Adima Etta Yambasu (Sierra Leone)
Ms. Mashienyane I. Mphahlele (South Africa)
Ms. Salma M. H. Abdalla (Sudan)
Ms. Thandwa S Maphalala (Swaziland)
Ms. Gloria Silas Mangi (Tanzania)
Ms. Grace Atuhaire (Uganda)
Ms. Dudzai D. Mureyi (Zimbabwe)
Ms. Afia Agyeman-Duah (Diaspora/Canada)
Ms. Tayo Adjapon-Yamoah (Diaspora/USA)
Ms. Priscilla Ankrah (Diaspora/USA)
Ms. Vivian Adhiambo Onano (Diaspora/Kenya)

Une photo d'enfants sur le profil Facebook de Lydia KANEZA

Voici l’intégralité de la publication originale en Anglais de Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development:

« Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa proudly announces the 2012 MILEAD (Moremi Initiative Leadership and Empowerment Development) Fellows. The 25 selected MILEAD Fellows are some of Africa’s most extraordinary young women leaders with the courage and commitment to lead and shape their communities and Africa’s future as a whole. The Fellows were chosen through a highly competitive selection process and criteria for their outstanding leadership promise, community service accomplishments, and commitment to the advancement of women in Africa.

“This cohort of new generation of change makers perfectly represents Africa’s face of hope, courage and opportunity. They each bring to the growing MILEAD network a new set of hopes and dreams for the African girl-child, for the African Woman and for our great continent.” MILEAD Committee

The 2012 MILEAD Fellows Representing twenty five African countries and the Diaspora, the 2012 Fellows represent a Pan-African diversity with multi-disciplinary academic, professional and social backgrounds. From poverty to women’s economic empowerment, environmental justice and political participation, this new generation of African women leaders are proof that Africa can produce the bold, visionary and inspirational leadership needed to lift Africa to its rightful place on the global stage. The 2012 Fellows are between the ages of 19 and 25, but are already actively leading change on pertinent issues both at the grassroots and international level.
Here are the honoured 2012 Fellows:

Ms. Amanda Nthati Chembezi (Botswana)
Ms. Lydia Kaneza (Burundi)
Ms. Lily H. Foglabenchi (Cameroon)
Ms. Roseline P Zahui Zoukouhi (Cote D’voire)
Ms. Nancy Djembe Walu Majiba (DRC/Belgium)
Ms. Samrawit Yitayew Biyazin (Ethiopia)
Ms. Aisha Keita (The Gambia)
Ms. Nana Aba Adu–Mensah (Ghana)
Ms. Francisca Korantemaa Darfour (Ghana)
Ms. Anne Waithera Mbatia (Kenya)
Ms. Maletsabisa Molapo (Lesotho)
Ms. Kiabeh Guzeh (Liberia)
Ms. Chikondi P. Chabvuta (Malawi)
Ms. Jama Jack (Morocco)
Ms. Aissa Laouan Wandarama (Niger)
Ms. Olajumoke Adekeye (Nigeria)
Ms. Adji Fama THIAM (Senegal)
Ms. Adima Etta Yambasu (Sierra Leone)
Ms. Mashienyane I. Mphahlele (South Africa)
Ms. Salma M. H. Abdalla (Sudan)
Ms. Thandwa S Maphalala (Swaziland)
Ms. Gloria Silas Mangi (Tanzania)
Ms. Grace Atuhaire (Uganda)
Ms. Dudzai D. Mureyi (Zimbabwe)
Ms. Afia Agyeman-Duah (Diaspora/Canada)
Ms. Tayo Adjapon-Yamoah (Diaspora/USA)
Ms. Priscilla Ankrah (Diaspora/USA)
Ms. Vivian Adhiambo Onano (Diaspora/Kenya)

From over 1,240 applications from 41 countries, the selected Fellows of 2012 will become part of the growing MILEAD community of young women leaders. We salute all the applicants for their tremendous work and sacrifices, often under extremely difficult circumstances. Even though only 25 candidates could be selected, we truly admire the courage and commitment of all of these leaders. We absolutely look forward to collaborating with all applicants through other platforms and future programs as we strive to create opportunities and attain dignity and justice for women in our communities and across the continent.

The 2012 MILEAD Fellows Institute The MILEAD Fellows will converge in Accra, Ghana to kick-start the 2012 MILEAD Leadership Institute with a three-week intensive training program, which will be hosted by the Institute of African Studies, University of Ghana, Legon. The Institute will serve as a platform for Fellows to cross-examine concepts of leadership in a broad African context, cultivate the skills and experiences necessary to occupy and excel in leadership positions, and gain knowledge on cutting-edge issues critical to African women and their communities. During this period, experienced and accomplished women leaders who are committed to supporting and nurturing the next generation of African women leaders will mentor Fellows.

About The MILEAD Fellows Program
The MILEAD Fellows Program is a uniquely designed initiative committed to the long-term leadership development and promotion of Africa’s most promising young women leaders. Fellows go through a yearlong training and mentoring program, designed to build skills, strengthen networks, and support women’s leadership on critical issues. Over the course of the year, the selected Fellows progress through three phases. First, identify and prepare Fellows through leadership development, networking, mentoring, and training. Second, promote the visibility and accomplishments of Fellows through media coverage and networking. Lastly, support Fellows through career planning, management, and access to opportunities and resources. Fellows will benefit from a lifelong solidarity and support through the MILEAD Network.

About Moremi Initiative
Founded in 2004, The Moremi Initiative for Women’s Leadership in Africa strives to engage, inspire, and equip young women and girls to become the next generation of leading politicians, activists, social entrepreneurs, and change agents–leaders who can transform and change institutions that legitimize and perpetuate discrimination against women. We firmly believe that the full and active participation of women in leadership is a pre-requisite for positive change and development in Africa, and addresses the current problem of leadership imbalances.

Key program partners include: Institute of African Studies- University of Ghana, Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE), Junior Achievement International, The Institute for Democratic Governance (IDEG), The Global Fund for Women, OSI- International Women’s Program, The Africa Group Consult, GATE to Africa, Women Peace and Security Network Africa (WIPSEN-Africa), Women’s Earth Alliance, United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women), University of Cape Town, among others.