The Anzisha Newsletter

Dear Community,

Welcome to our first newsletter of 2024! We hope that you are just as excited for the opportunities that lie ahead as we are. As we embark on this new year, we would like to express our sincere gratitude for your unwavering support in strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Your continued support has been instrumental in driving positive change and fostering innovation within our community. Together, we have achieved remarkable milestones and empowered countless aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their dreams.

We would like to encourage you to nominate eco-entrepreneurs in South Africa between the ages of 15 and 22 to apply for the 2 year Green Venture Building Fellowship Anzisha Prize AAF Fellowship. The fellowship is open to young South African entrepreneurs from all sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, education, and technology who are building eco-ventures.

? Share to your networks and encourage a young eco-entrepreneur to apply now!

We are thrilled to announce that registrations for the Entrepreneurship Education in Africa (EEA) Summit 2024 are now open! The EEA Summit serves as a platform to explore the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in entrepreneurship education. It offers a unique opportunity to network with industry experts, gain valuable knowledge, and forge meaningful connections that can propel your entrepreneurial journey to new heights.

To secure your spot at this transformative event, we encourage you to visit our website at https://anzisha.org/summit/ and complete the registration process. Spaces are limited, so we urge you to act swiftly and reserve your place today.

Together, let us make 2024 a year of unprecedented growth, innovation, and success for the entrepreneurial community.

Warm regards,?

Lynn Brown?

Anzisha Community Engagement?

FEATURED STORIES

FOR: EDUCATORS

Known for his innovative ideas and forward-thinking approach in the world of entrepreneurship education Gary Schoeniger, founder of?The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative?(ELI) has dedicated his career to empowering individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset.??To gain a deeper understanding of how entrepreneurship can be infused into our education systems, explore Gary's groundbreaking concept, "The Five E's of Entrepreneurship Education."

The validation study conducted by the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation aimed to verify the accuracy and reliability of the methodology employed in selecting participants for their program. Through their research, they identified 14 behavioural competencies that holds value for entrepreneurship educators and incubators and provides accelerators with a clearer understanding of the desired traits they should seek in potential candidates.

FOR: PARENTS

We asked the parents of our Anzisha fellows?Munyaradzi Makosa?(Zimbabwe),?Jovia Nassuna Kintu?(Uganda) and?Tafadzwa Chikwereti?(Zimbabwe) for some tips and advice on how to support and nurture your child’s entrepreneurial journey. WATCH this video to hear what they had to say.

Entrepreneurs are seizing opportunities in diverse sectors like technology, agriculture, renewable energy, and e-commerce, thereby fostering the growth and diversification of African economies. Discover the reasons why entrepreneurship presents a promising career path for the youth.

FOR: POLICY-MAKERS

Jonathan Ortmans, the president and founder of the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) shares a three-step gameplan that outlines several key ideas for igniting the entrepreneurship ecosystem in South Africa, with a focus on democratizing entrepreneurship education and ensuring inclusivity, regardless of the socio-economic status of the entrepreneurs.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Join Anzisha and contribute to our mission of empowering young African entrepreneurs. Apply now and seize the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of aspiring business leaders.

• The Anzisha Head Coach will manage multiple teams of coaches of the Idea and Build programs, and Venture Partners in the 2-year Venture Building Fellowship (VBF) or Growth Program. Apply here.
• As an Anzisha Venture Partner (VP), you will be instrumental in providing guidance, mentorship, and support to very young entrepreneurs within our program. Apply here.
• Do you have what it takes to be an Anzisha Idea/Build Program Coach? You will have a direct and lasting impact on the growth and success of budding entrepreneurs and, subsequently, their ventures.? Apply here.

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