March 2014 brought our 10-week In-Country Business Classes to a close in both Kabul, Afghanistan and Kigali City, Rwanda. A total of 60 celebrated their graduation with family, friends and dignitaries. Dr. Terry Neese, Founder and CEO of IEEW gave the commencement speech to the Afghan students via video. However, she and a delegation from the U.S. were able to personally attend the graduation in Kigali. Here we share with you a few photos of the amazing women who graduated from the program and the people who support their efforts to prosper economically, socially and politically through education and entrepreneurship.
The Afghan class is led by our facilitator, Manizha Wafeq.
Our Rwanda class is led by Rose Busyinge. The Rwandan graduation was attended by our U.S. delegation: Dr. Terry Neese, Kim Neese, President Terry Neese Personnel, Brian Maughan, Chairman Oklahoma County Commissioners and Board Member of OKC Sister Cities; IEEW Board Members Jan Hill, Owner Eden Salon & Spa, and Monica Smiley, Publisher Enterprising Women Magazine; and IEEW staff member, Karen Berkheimer, Student Liaison and Logistics Specialist.
Also attending the Rwanda Graduation, held at the Serena Hotel in Kigali City, were Mayor Ndayisaba Fidel, and Guest of Honor, the Honorable Oda Gasinzigwa, Minister of Gender.
Fakhria Ibrahimi receives her certificate
Receiving her PTB diploma from Mr. Haji Khanjan Alkozay, Vice Chair of the ACCI Board of Directors, is Fakhria Ibramimi, owner of Momtaz Host, an IT company. Mr. Mohammad Shaker Karger, Afghan Minister of Commerce looks on as Maniza Wafeq announces the graduates.
Ambassador Oda Gasinzigwa, Rwandan Minister of Gender
Dr. Terry Neese visits with the Honorable Oda Gasinzigwa, Rwandan Minister of Gender. Ambassador Gasinzigwa hosted a dinner in her home for the U.S. delegation.
Left to right, Jan Hill, Karen Berkheimer, Ambassador Donald Koran, Dr. Terry Neese, Brian Maughan, Kim Neese and Rose Busyinge
Our U.S. Delegation visiting with the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, the Honorable Donald Koran.