In 2024, the WE Empower Challenge Awardees will partake in events surrounding the 79th UN General Assembly as well as connect with renowned business experts from around the world.

The WE Empower Challenge is co-convened by ASU Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory and Vital Voices Global Partnership

ALSO TRENDING: The 234 Community Impact Challenge 2024 

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

Below are guidelines on eligibility:

• You must identify as a woman entrepreneur.
• You must have lead decision-making ability within your entity.
• Your business or organization must have been in operation for at least three years as of August 1, 2024.
• You must employ at least three full-time employees or full-time equivalents.
• Your business or organization must generate a minimum of $75,000 USD in annual revenue. For nonprofit organizations, revenue may comprise donations, grants, and funds raised through different fundraising activities.
• You must be professionally proficient in English.
• You must be at least 21 years old by August 1, 2024.
• You must be available to travel to New York, NY, and participate in all events from September 22 – September 29, 2024, and if necessary, able to participate in a virtual program from August through December 2024.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

• The successful Awardees will be informed by July 2024 and will receive the opportunity to travel to New York City, New York (NY) during the UN Global Goals/Climate Week September 22 – 27, 2024 to partake in a series of tailored training contributed by leading and supporting partners and engage in high-profile events with UN Officials.