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DAWIDA Welcomes 2 new interns and a volunteer this summer!
August 2, 2016
Wendy Torres and Christine Slagstad from Metropolitan University College Copenhagen, studying Global Nutrition and Health, with specialisation in Public Health and Food Policies. They are currently doing internship with DAWIDA. Wendy and Christine believed that interning with DAWIDA will be a great venue for them to exercise their advocacies on fighting inequalities and improve sustainable development.
Jo-Ann is our new volunteer, she will work together with Christine and Wendy in different tasks such as project management, grant application, partnerships and workshops.
Our organisation is very excited to welcome these young ladies to work with us.
Wendy Torres
Bachelor in Nursing & currently taking a bachelor degree in Global Nutrition and Health, at Metropolitan University College Denmark.
Wendy is interested in concepts of maternal and child health, disease prevention and health promotion among bigger populations specifically women and children. Her work aims on improving public health and nutrition through health teaching and community workshops with which will go hand in hand with DAWIDA’s objectives. She has knowledge and understanding of various global and national dietary recommendations, global burden of disease and food safety.
August 2, 2016
Wendy Torres and Christine Slagstad from Metropolitan University College Copenhagen, studying Global Nutrition and Health, with specialisation in Public Health and Food Policies. They are currently doing internship with DAWIDA. Wendy and Christine believed that interning with DAWIDA will be a great venue for them to exercise their advocacies on fighting inequalities and improve sustainable development.
Jo-Ann is our new volunteer, she will work together with Christine and Wendy in different tasks such as project management, grant application, partnerships and workshops.
Our organisation is very excited to welcome these young ladies to work with us.
Wendy Torres
Bachelor in Nursing & currently taking a bachelor degree in Global Nutrition and Health, at Metropolitan University College Denmark.
Wendy is interested in concepts of maternal and child health, disease prevention and health promotion among bigger populations specifically women and children. Her work aims on improving public health and nutrition through health teaching and community workshops with which will go hand in hand with DAWIDA’s objectives. She has knowledge and understanding of various global and national dietary recommendations, global burden of disease and food safety.
Christine Slagstad
Currently taking a bachelor degree in Global Nutrition and Health, at Metropolitan University College Denmark.
Christine Slagstad is a 21-year-old girl from Norway. Her field of interest lies in empowering women and girls, with inclusion of men. She also is very interested in Public health, environmental and social determinant of health. Through her bachelor degree she has gained knowledge about physical, mental, social, cultural, ethical and legal aspects in relation to food and global nutrition and health. DAWIDA is of strong interest to Christine due to our vision in promoting women’s rights through equal participation in political, economic, social and cultural spheres.
Jo-Ann Caberoy
Bachelor degree in Psychology.
Jo-Ann is a service-oriented individual with a passion for excellence. She has been in Denmark for roughly 8 months. Prior to coming here, she was an early childhood teacher in a Montessori School in the Philippines and holds a bachelor degree in Psychology. She has experience in formulating curriculum for holistic approach to learning and finding ways to execute programs for Children and Parents. This experience inspired her to join organisations that uplift the overall aspect of an individual. Additionally, she is an active Danish Red Cross volunteer. She extends her service to Asylum seekers. In Denmark Jo-Ann leads an early childhood team for Hillsong Kids Church in Copenhagen. By joining DAWIDA, she aims to participate and serve in the existing and future projects that the organisation will implement.
Happy International Women's Day!
March 8, 2016
Everyone here at DAWIDA is wishing the world a happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate every single woman on the globe, while we must remind ourselves and others that much is yet to be achieved.
We support UN Women in their fight for equal rights, and in that connection we would like to put focus on UN Women's strategy for 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality. The aim for this plan is to secure equal opportunities and rights by the year 2030 by asking governments to make national commitments that will close the gender equality gap – from laws and policies to national action plans and adequate investment.
Marvellous Mhlanga-Nyahuye25.09.2015 22:52
WASHINGTON D.C.—Zimbabweans continue to scale to greater heights in their careers outside the country.
Many Zimbabweans are holding top positions in very influential organizations such as the United Nations, the African Union and others, including private companies worldwide.
In the latest of such top appointments, the African Development Bank has appointed Zimbabwean woman Dr. Sipho Moyo as its Director of the Cabinet and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.
Moyo’s appointment was announced this week.
“It’s such a great honour, it feels amazing. It’s also a homecoming for me because I used to be with the bank several years ago before I went to join civil society,” Moyo told VOA.
“I’m extremely excited about the work the new president of the bank is envisioning for the bank and the continent and for the bank and it’s such a great honor that he should ask me to come and work with him and really help to help implement this vision for Africa.”
She adds she’s also excited because “I always feel that my calling is to my continent so in everything I have done, my focus has always been on moving Africa forward”.
Moyo says she firmly believes that the only way women can make a difference in the world is by supporting each other.
“I have been appointed to this position, obviously by a gentleman who understands the importance of equal opportunities for women… having been picked for this position I in turn have a responsibility to open doors and opportunities and mentor those who come behind us and as it is I personally stand on the shoulders of giant African women who went before me and created opportunities and opened doors for me.”
She said one of the women whose shoulders she stood on at the beginning of my career in development is Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former finance minister.
“She gave me my first big break without which I would not be here today,” said Moyo.
Dr Moyo is currently the Executive Director of the ONE Campaign an international civil society organisation and heads the Africa office. She takes up her new appointment on November 1.
Dr Moyo holds a Masters in Development Economics and a PhD in Financial Economics both from Howard University, Washington DC,USA. Dr Moyo is not a stranger at the African Development Bank having worked there for twelve years from 1998-2010 prior to her current post at ONE Campaign.
Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria's former Agriculture Minister took over recently as President of the African Development Bank and Dr Moyo says working with him to advance Africa's cause is a great honor.
In a statement released by the Africa Development Bank following Dr Moyo's appointment President Akinwumi Adesina said;-" I am delighted that Dr Moyo will be joining us. She brings extensive experience in development and solid understanding of multilateral financial institutions. Her extensive managerial experience, deep understanding of critical development issues in Africa, passion for people-oriented development, advocacy and ability to achieve results, will add great value to the African Development Bank and its community."
In her response Dr Moyo said her passion has always been to advance developmental programmes in Africa and she hopes to leverage the relationship she has acquired while at One Campaign when she relinquishes her post and joins the Africa Development Bank.
Many Zimbabweans are holding top positions in very influential organizations such as the United Nations, the African Union and others, including private companies worldwide.
In the latest of such top appointments, the African Development Bank has appointed Zimbabwean woman Dr. Sipho Moyo as its Director of the Cabinet and Chief of Staff in the Office of the President.
Moyo’s appointment was announced this week.
“It’s such a great honour, it feels amazing. It’s also a homecoming for me because I used to be with the bank several years ago before I went to join civil society,” Moyo told VOA.
“I’m extremely excited about the work the new president of the bank is envisioning for the bank and the continent and for the bank and it’s such a great honor that he should ask me to come and work with him and really help to help implement this vision for Africa.”
She adds she’s also excited because “I always feel that my calling is to my continent so in everything I have done, my focus has always been on moving Africa forward”.
Moyo says she firmly believes that the only way women can make a difference in the world is by supporting each other.
“I have been appointed to this position, obviously by a gentleman who understands the importance of equal opportunities for women… having been picked for this position I in turn have a responsibility to open doors and opportunities and mentor those who come behind us and as it is I personally stand on the shoulders of giant African women who went before me and created opportunities and opened doors for me.”
She said one of the women whose shoulders she stood on at the beginning of my career in development is Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigeria’s former finance minister.
“She gave me my first big break without which I would not be here today,” said Moyo.
Dr Moyo is currently the Executive Director of the ONE Campaign an international civil society organisation and heads the Africa office. She takes up her new appointment on November 1.
Dr Moyo holds a Masters in Development Economics and a PhD in Financial Economics both from Howard University, Washington DC,USA. Dr Moyo is not a stranger at the African Development Bank having worked there for twelve years from 1998-2010 prior to her current post at ONE Campaign.
Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria's former Agriculture Minister took over recently as President of the African Development Bank and Dr Moyo says working with him to advance Africa's cause is a great honor.
In a statement released by the Africa Development Bank following Dr Moyo's appointment President Akinwumi Adesina said;-" I am delighted that Dr Moyo will be joining us. She brings extensive experience in development and solid understanding of multilateral financial institutions. Her extensive managerial experience, deep understanding of critical development issues in Africa, passion for people-oriented development, advocacy and ability to achieve results, will add great value to the African Development Bank and its community."
In her response Dr Moyo said her passion has always been to advance developmental programmes in Africa and she hopes to leverage the relationship she has acquired while at One Campaign when she relinquishes her post and joins the Africa Development Bank.
Interview With Sipho Moyo