I am AWiB’s Gem Recap
I am AWiB’s Gem Recap As the sun sets on July 3rd, AWiBers and guests arrived at the Hilton filled with energy, curiosity, and purpose. It was a night of […]
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Habit Formation Recap
The Habit Formation workshop facilitated by Bethelhem Yimer on 27 July 2024 started off in the cozy AWiB office with each person introducing themselves and naming one habit. Among the habits mentioned were reading, hiking, shopping, waking up early, praying, phone use, organizing as well as overthinking. Bethelhem noted her inspiration for the workshop was a book titled The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy.
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Navigating Through a Capricious World Recap
The evening’s tantalizing program, “Navigating through a Capricious World” explored how art equips us to navigate life’s uncertainties. The speakers lined up embodied this concept. Hiwot Emishaw is a poet, author, an advocate, and communications professional. Blen Yosef, a musician known for fusing Ethiopian melodies with contemporary influences, and Fraol Bedada, an up-and-coming comedian who addresses social issues using humor as a tool. Each speaker demonstrated art’s ability to entertain, inspire critical thinking, and deepen our understanding of the world.
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Meaningful Connections, Social Media and Algorithms
If you are like me, you thrive on making personal connections — deep meaningful exchanges of experience and vulnerability. There is a lot of fun in connecting to people who have similar interests or learning new things from people with a different perspective than you.
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Selamawit Girmay: The Trailblazing Advocate
Selamawit’s formative years at Nazareth School were a vibrant counterpoint to the stifling silence she often felt at home. This vibrant all-girls institution fueled with passion, provided her a space for unabated exploration. Sports became her playground, volleyball her signature spike. Here, amidst the freedom and encouragement, Selamawit’s personality blossomed. The once-silenced youngest child bloomed into the confident and playful woman we know today.
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AWiB Annual May Forum 2024
AWiB’s May Forum, held every year at UNCC and attended by up to 500 participants, is about AWiB’s capacity and contribution to the nation. Organized for the tenth year the conference cultivates a culture of dialogue and reflection. With “Resilience for Safety & Sustainability” being AWiB’s 2024 theme, this year’s May Forum is “Agile Leadership: From Authority to Partnership.”
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She Rises
AWiB congratulates the visionary leader Aster Solomon for the recognition of Information Systems Services (ISS) as a Cornerstone Partner at the 2024 Esri Partner Conference (EPC).
Negotiation Recap
Negotiation is the process of reaching an agreement with other parties so that we can achieve our goals. It has various tactics and instances such as Position, Concession, Win-lose, and Win-Win.
Poverty Has a Woman’s Face: Exploring Economic Independence Recap
The Hilton Hotel hummed with energy on March 7th as AWiB hosted its monthly networking event, “Poverty Has a Woman’s Face: Exploring Economic Independence,” commemorating International Women’s Day. The air was charged with female solidarity as attendees mingled, creating a setting for an empowering evening ahead.
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AWiB’s Mirror: My Journey Beneath the Surface
I’ve come to understand that the struggles weren’t in vain; instead, they were the chisel carving out the stronger, …
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