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IWF Leadership Foundation 2011-2012 Fellows Program

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April 13, 2011

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Denis Wamala

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The International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation Fellows Program currently in its 17th successful year, is globally-recognized program focuses on executive leadership, global management and mentoring.

The International Women’s Forum Leadership Foundation Fellows Program currently in its 17th successful year, is globally-recognized program focuses on executive leadership, global management and mentoring.Each year, the Leadership Foundation selects approximately 28 emerging women leaders from around the world to participate in the Fellows Program. Fellows come from diverse backgrounds and professions representing business, non-profit, academia, the arts, and government, to name a few. The Foundation takes pride in the geographic, cultural, ethnic, and professional diversity of Fellows Program participants. Fellows are high-potential achievers with the drive to lead and excel in their professions. With its focus on women in leadership and through training sessions at the Harvard Business School and INSEAD – The Business School for the World ®, the program cultivates new insights, professional growth, and relationships.

Past Fellows from Makerere University include Grace Bantebya Kyomuhendo (2007-2008), Lillian Tibatemwa-Ekirikubinza (2005-2006), Christine Dranzoa (2004-2005), and Nora Mulira (2003-2004). Current and past Fellows funded by the Carnegie Corporation have also come from the University of Dar es Salaam, University of Jos, Obefemi Awolowo University and the University of Education, Winneba. These accomplished and inspirational women participating from East and West Africa returned home with new skills, ideas, and confidence. In addition, Fellow Program participants gained a great deal from their unique perspective and input. Applications are due June 1, 2011.

Fellows must commit to 25 days of training over the course of the program year.

Additional information may be found on the Program website at http://www.iwforum.org/leadership_foundation.aspx.

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IWF Leadership Foundation Fellows Program Training schedule: MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version

IWF Leadership Foundation Fellows Program Application form: MS Word Version, PDF Version, Postscript Version