About the GLOW Global Experience
Women Empowering Nations (WEN) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide exposure, development, and mentorship for girls of color to accelerate their path to social impact executive leadership.
The GLOW Global Cohort brings together emerging leaders of the African diaspora from around the world ages 17-23 for an immersive three-month virtual leadership development experience touching on topics such as culture and identity, public speaking, personal and professional branding, executive leadership, and social justice and advocacy. The cohort concludes with a global day of service that all members participate in around the world to impact their local communities.
With over 4,900 applications received since its inception in 2022, WEN has attracted an incredible community of young women leaders. This year, WEN selected 100 women from 14 countries to participate in the 2024 Girls Leading Our World (GLOW) Global Cohort joining our worldwide community of leaders. Our cohort is represented by young women from the following countries:
Meet the 2024 Cohort
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Ademola Oluwatobiloba Fikayomi
Nigeria
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Afia Atta - Effah Agyemang
Ghana
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Agboola Aliyyah
Nigeria
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Aiyana Da'Briel
United States
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Akua Boahemaa Darkwah
Ghana
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Alberta Owusu
Ghana
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Alliyah Logan
United States
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Alyssa Bradley
United States
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Amber Johnson
United States
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Anda Matutu
South Africa
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Anelisiwe Mgidlana
South Africa
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Anne Owano
Kenya
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Anuoluwapo Aknabi
Nigeria
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Ayane' Watson
United States
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Ayinsungya Abigail Ayimbisa
Ghana
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Azaria Holly
United States
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Bachuma Tom
South Africa
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Blessing Mohie
Nigeria
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Bokang Sera
United Kingdom
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Camia Cooper
United States
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Chalya Peace Gambo
Nigeria
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Chinedu Ohagwa
Nigeria
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Christel Louidor
United States
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Danielle Musisi
United Kingdom
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Danneil Mubbala
United States
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Davida Padi
United States
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Deborah Okegbile
United Kingdom
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Denise Wilson
United States
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Desiree Smith
United States
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Diana Dlamini
South Africa
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Diane Adebayo
United Kingdom
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Elisabeth Point Du Jour
United States
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Elouise Tulk
South Africa
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Fatoumata Soumahoro
United States
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Gabriella Oppong
United Kingdom
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Gabriella Wicker
United States
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Grace Ani
Nigeria
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Grace Evans
United States
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Gracious Igwe
Nigeria
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Hannah Adams
United States
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Hannah Heavens
United Kingdom
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Inathi Titimani
South Africa
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Iniya René
United States
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Jaedyn Wilson
United States
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Jalyn Holden
United States
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Jennifer Anapoka Agamolga
Ghana
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Joy Oluwatoyin Adeboye
Nigeria
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Joy Samuel
Nigeria
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Kayla Kelly
United States
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Kelsey Garcia
United States
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Kennedy Ashford
United States
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Kettie Pendame
Malawi
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Khloe Thompson
United States
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Kirsten McGowan
United States
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Larissa Andriambolamanana
Rwanda
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Laurel Pappoe
United Kingdom
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Lauren Skinner
United States
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Lebogang Mooketsi
South Africa
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Logan Boyce
South Africa
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MacKenzie Toliver
United States
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Makaila Davis
United States
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Maria Nthala
Malawi
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Marie Falerne Dashka Volcy
Haiti
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Marissa Pitman
United States
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Mercy Oladipo
United States
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Moloko Ramaboea
South Africa
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Mukuka Kabanshi
Zambia
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Mwangala Maunga
Zambia
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Nachilima Grace
Zambia
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Nala King
United States
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Nevaeh Miller
United States
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Neyen Williams
Nigeria
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Nina Giddens
United States
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Nyla Adams
United States
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Oluwakemi Dauda
United States
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Oyindamola Osinubi
Nigeria
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Peace E. Wolloh
Liberia
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Phenyo Samantha Matshameko
Botswana
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Phumelele Peter
South Africa
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Precious Kosomolate
Nigeria
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Rachel Albert
United States
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Rachel Labi
United States
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Reina Lasisi
Nigeria
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Rene Essel
Ghana
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Rhoda Zuendorf
Germany
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Saharah Webb
United States
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Selina Aduabono Atarah
Ghana
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Sinethemba Mchunu
South Africa
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Soukeyna Dale
United States
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Sylonna Johnson
United States
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Taliah Matthews
United States
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Tara Mason
United States
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TayAonie Wilson
United States
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Taylor Troup
United States
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Temalangeni Dlamini
South Africa
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Tracey Asamoah
Ghana
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Tshegofatso Mokoena
South Africa
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Tyra Gravesande
United States
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Wadzanai Jean Nyika
Zimbabwe
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Wambui Gachunga
United States
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Wisdom Abimbola Obadofin
United States
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Yasmin Morais Farias
Brazil
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Ymorah Blakeney
United States
“The exposure I have gotten from the cohort is just mind-blowing. Never in my wildest dreams had I ever thought I would be able to learn from and build relationships with the executives who have coached, trained, and mentored us in this program. I sat in our final session with tears in my eyes. I am forever grateful.”
- Lucinda Abrams, South Africa GLOW Global Cohort member 2022
FAQs
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Applicants must be ages 17-23. There are not restrictions based on location. The application includes short essay, video submission and general information that can be completed at wenations.org. If you have additional questions about the application or requirements, please contact destany@wenations.org or @wenations on instagram.
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Applications will open again in January of 2025 on our website. If you have additional questions about the application or requirements, please contact destany@wenations.org or @wenations on instagram.
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The cohort is a 12-week virtual experience. In the application, you will be asked for your preference for the April cohort, which runs from April 13th to June 22nd, or the September cohort, which runs from September 7th to November 16th.
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No, the cohort is a fully virtual experience. However, you may have the opportunity to have in person meet ups with other cohort members in your country.
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The GLOW Global Emerging Leaders network is a free community for young women leaders of color ages 16-23 around the globe hosted by Women Empowering Nations, providing training, networking, and career opportunities. Visit www.wenations.org/network to join.
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Every other year, Women Empowering Nations hosts travel seminars open to our previous cohort members to apply to attend. 2026 will be our next travel seminar open to cohort members who have been part of WEN’s programs in 2024 and 2025.
Join the GLOW Global Network
Become a member of our innovative platform that brings together visionary young women leaders from more than 18 countries. This free online community for young women ages 16-23 serves as a dynamic hub for fostering connections, providing essential training, and opening doors to promising career opportunities
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Meet Rachel
Rachel Appiah, 2022 GLOW Global Cohort Member and Fellow, is a final-year student completing a combined honor in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics.
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Meet Jasmine
Jasmine Bacchus, 2022 GLOW Global Cohort Member and Fellow, is an alum of Brown University. She also is a recipient of the Inaugural Gucci Changemaker Scholarship.
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Meet Denia
Denia Smith, 2022 GLOW Global Cohort Member and Fellow, attends American University. Denia pursues her passion for social change empowering younger generations of Black female leaders through her podcast, She Shall Speak.
