Tag: empowering

CmiA joins WTO, FIFA in empowering West African cotton growers

CmiA was welcomed by WTO and FIFA as a new member of the steering committee of the initiative ‘Partenariat pour le Coton’ (Partnership for Cotton). Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) pointed out that as its standard, Cotton made in Africa is a key player in sustainable cotton production in Africa. CmiA reportedly works with 20 […]

Canon celebrates 10 years of empowering African youth with the Miraisha program

Canon is celebrating the 10-year milestone of its Miraisha program, which creates job opportunities in Africa by providing workshops for photographers, videographers, filmmakers, and print business owners. Aligning with Canon’s brand philosophy of Kyosei, which means living and working together for the common good, the name ‘Miraisha’ is a fusion of Japanese and Swahili: Mirai, […]

Woman who broke barriers now empowering the next generation

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — As Black History Month comes to a close, there are countless African-American people from North Alabama who’ve had a lasting impact on our communities and that includes Yvette Rice. The Decatur native is using her story of resilience to inspire others. Rice became one of the first black women to graduate […]

Empowering Cherokee Students and Increasing Educational Access

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. signed into law legislation that adds $95,000 in new merit scholarships and gives students new ways to meet scholarship service requirements. (Photo/Cherokee Nation) Cherokee minds can change the world. That’s been true throughout our history, and it’s just as true today. We could not have survived and thrived […]