Young People and the Realities of Building a Career in East Africa
Help to Help: Beyond the Scholarship
Young people are frequently discussed in conversations about education, employment and the future of work, yet their own perspectives are still too often missing. Beyond the Scholarship brings those experiences into the room.
Join us for a candid conversation with young people, employers, partners and leaders across sectors on what it really takes to move from education into working life in East Africa, from first opportunities and professional networks to employer expectations and the realities graduates face.
Beyond the conversation, the event is a chance to meet others working across education, employment, business and East Africa, exchange perspectives and build relevant new connections.
Program
10:00 Arrival, coffee & networking
10:30 Welcome from Help to Help
10:45 Word from the Ambassador of Tanzania
11:00 Panel discussion
12:00 Networking lunch
13:00 Close
Meet the panel
Linley Chiwona-Karltun is a researcher and Associate Professor at the Division of Rural Development at SLU - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. From beginnings in rural Africa to global research arenas, education has been her compass. Linley weaves indigenous knowledge into global dialogues and connects research and practice to advance agrifood systems, nutrition, gender equality and equitable livelihoods.
Meet the moderator
Rut "Ruthie" Semere is raised and based in Stockholm, with roots in the highlands of Eritrea. A trained civil economist with a Master's in International Management from King's College London, she spent a decade in London building a global career in media and business development with NBC Universal, Discovery and National Geographic. Today she runs Semere & Co as a Business Developer, Speaker and Executive Leadership Coach, hosts the Zanta podcast and co-founded Women of Color in Biz, a business network for women of color.
RSVP by November 6th