Icon Women and Young Peoples Leadership Academy

Dear Entrepreneurial Leaders,
iCON Women & Young People’s Leadership Academy in partnership with the iCON Enterprise Foundation wishes you a Merry Christmas, a Restful Holiday, and a Blessed and Prosperous 2014.
We value your partnership and support over the years and look forward to continuing to work together to build the entrepreneurial leadership capacity of East Africa women and young people.
Warm regards.
From the icon team!

More than a billion people live on less than a dollar a day; another 2.7 billion survive on less than two dollars. Yet even within this sliver of the world’s poorest, there is striking disparity. Women perform 66 per cent of the world’s work and produce half the world’s food, yet earn 10 per cent of the income and own 1 per cent of the property.

Youths are not only a link to the future. Youths are the present too.

Dear Entrepreneurial Leaders,

iCON joins all peace loving people in Kenya, the East African region, the continent and the world in condemning the despicable and cowardly act of those responsible for the siege of Westgate Mall in Nairobi on Saturday 21st September, 2013. Our brothers and sisters in Kenya were attacked once again by cowardly individuals who by their very nature use "terrorism, the philosophy of cowards", to maim and even kill innocent shoppers at the Westgate Mall! Ironically this attack happened the very weekend the world over was commemorating International Peace Day! Our prayers and thoughts are with all the bereaved families of 69 victims (by this morning) more than 175 injured, more than 1000 survivors, the remaining hostages who were still in bo***ge by this morning and the gallant men and women of the Kenyan Multiagency security operation who are still painstakingly trying to ensure that all the remaining hostages are released alive.

This is a new warfront that calls for vigilance at all levels and an outstanding standard of entrepreneurial leadership by each individual East African citizen. The causes of such inhuman behavior must be unearthed and addressed decisively using all means at our disposal.

iCON wishes you a safe and blessed week.

May the souls of the departed, rest in peace and may God our avenger, mete out vengeance in his own good time for ”Vengeance is mine", says the Lord.

The iCON team.

UGANDA YOUTH ENTREPRENEUR’S NETWORK (UYEN)

AN INITIATE TO (FACILITATE YOUNG PEOPLE’S ACTIVE PARTICIPATING IN PRIVATE SECTOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR AN INAUGURAL TRAINING EVENT FOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS

To be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2013 between 8 to 6pm in Kampala

To get the application form please send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. It will be sent to you and the information.

INSTRUCTIONS TO NOTE ABOUT FILLING OUT AND SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION.
Please submit a hard copy of this application form and your supporting documents in a sealed envelope by Monday 9th September, 2013 addressed to Ms Beatrice Florah Ikilai, Team Leader, Uganda Youth Entrepreneurs' Network (UYEN) at the Registry on 2 Floor, Communications House, Kampala by Close of Business - 5:00 pm; In case of need for urgent clarification you may also call Amon on 0703-727-765 or Betty on 0787-718-838 or send an email to [email protected]

From the iCON team.
Thank you

My son is an entrepreneur. That's what you're called when you don't have a Job.

If you want to be an entrepreneur, it's not a job, it's a lifestyle. It defines you. Forget about vacations, about going home at 6 pm - last thing at night you'll send emails, first thing in the morning you'll read emails, and you'll wake up in the middle of the night. But it's hugely rewarding as you're fulfilling something for yourself.
Niklas Zennstrom

For a successful entrepreneur it can mean extreme wealth. But with extreme wealth comes extreme responsibility. And the responsibility for me is to invest in creating new businesses, create jobs, employ people, and to put money aside to tackle issues where we can make a difference.

The entrepreneur always searches for change, responds to it, and exploits it as an opportunity.

Peter Drucker

One of the definitions of a good project manager is one that takes part in the activities of a given project. But how are we going to promote this in our society? We need to engage men and boys, who are equipped with knowledge, entrepreneurial and leadership skills ready to cause change in the society and bring a difference in the nations around them.

If you don't control it, you dont own it.Control in business requires teamwork,which occurs to define the key tasks that must be handled everyday,and institute the proper controls to make sure they happen effectively and consistently

.) You Will Fail at Times
“Look forward to failure. This is how you learn to succeed. There is plenty of time to get it right — so go ahead and just do it — and get it wrong.” –Graham Phoenix

Tip 1: People want to know that you have a plan. Give them hope.

-Share your vision and inspire them daily.
- Give them the 5 most important contributions they make to your plan.

.) Stop Thinking of Your Own Wallet
“Be of service; give value. Rather than thinking “how can I make a living and make money”; think ”how can I serve and truly add value to people’s lives? How can I make a difference?” This is what Oprah and Deepak Chopra say is their driving mission.” – Rena Hedeman

Focus, Focus and Focus
“Focus on ONE NICHE! And become the expert guru in that niche with your brand. Don’t get greedy! It’s the reason most quit by spreading themselves too thin.” – George Shepherd

The Power of Connections

“Network! Make connections and keep a record on each person you meet. Ask for their advice and help. Keep in touch with them along the way and build your network before you need it! Quality relationships are the keys to the kingdom.” – Clare Dreyer

CELEBRATING A PHENOMENAL ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADER AND RECIPIENT OF THE 2011 iCON ENTREPRENEURIAL &TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.

Professor James Mulwana (1936-2013).



iCON Women and Young People’s Leadership Academy (iCON) joins fellow Ugandans, East Africans and Africa to celebrate the life of one of Uganda’s and Africa’s finest Entrepreneurial Leaders.
On Tuesday 15th January 2013, Mulwana breathed his last. Despite this great physical loss we at iCON know that his spirit and ideals live on in the lives of millions of Ugandan women, men and young people whom he mentored and coached over the years.

He was a visionary and a mentor to many- both young and old; male and female.From humble beginnings and without significant formal orientation, by the time he turned 25years, Professor James Mulwana had already started a small import and export business. Since then his business prowess grew through his natural business acumen, initiative, innovation, focus, love for humanity, love for his country, a clear Pan African vision and love for God. At the time of his death his business empire now included manufacturing, agribusiness and commercial property development. Prof.James Mulwana was at the helm of many cooperate institutions and continued to influence business policy in Uganda and the region.

iCON particularly celebrates his founding role in building the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU)where as a member, iCON benefits from governance and enterprise support, networking opportunities and capacity development services.iCON has also benefited directly from James Mulwana’s wise counsel and exemplary entrepreneurial leadership. Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is a membership organization and Uganda’s apex body for the private sector. During his lifetime Prof Mulwana was recognized by many organizations in and outside Uganda.

In 2011,iCON had the esteemed honor of recognizing Prof.James Mulwana with the iCON Entrepreneurial &Transformational Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony co-hosted with Uganda Women Entrepreneurs’ Association Limited (UWEAL) during the Month of the Woman Entrepreneur (MOWE). Every November the Month of the Woman Entrepreneur (MOWE) is observed and hosted annually by Uganda Women Entrepreneurs’ Association Limited (UWEAL).


iCON therefore, celebrates the life of this phenomenal entrepreneurial leader who run his race and run it well for 76 years!

Today Uganda has lost one of the greatest entrepreneurs RIP James Mulwana,who was one of the recipients of the iCON Entrepreneurial & Transformational Leadership Lifetime Awards in 2011. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

Young people need to invest more in order to grow as more independent Entrepreneurial leaders.

21 Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers came together recently in Madagascar to be trained as Youth as Agents of Behavioural Change. What do you think it means to be an "agent of change"? (Read more about YABC here! http://goo.gl/CXW0Q)

Dear Entrepreneurial leaders,

Greetings from iCON

As we start off the new year,we hope for newer and better things. With lots of handwork, commitment and trust in God. Success comes our way.
As we embrace the inevitable changes in life, we should continue working together creating ties, keeping them,sharing ideas, building ourselves as well as other entrepreneurial leaders. Thank you Happy 2013

Dear Entrepreneurial leaders,

Greetings from iCON

As we start off the new year,we hope for newer and better things. With lots of handwork, commitment and trust in God. Success comes our way.
As we embrace the inevitable changes in life, we should continue working together creating ties, keeping them,sharing ideas, building ourselves as well as other entrepreneurial leaders.

Happy 2013

Happy New year people. 2013 the year of change.

Merry Christmas to everyone out there. Thank you for your support and your contribution towards the fight against poverty,violence and promotion of change in Uganda and the rest of the world. As we say bye to 2012 may the good Lord bless you all and Shower you with his many blessings. Merry Christmas.

An act of selflessness

Extra, extra, read all about it! This year's Noah's Ark Newspaper was printed yesterday in Kampala and Holland (Dutch version). The paper is full of new stories and photos about the children and the activities at Noah's Ark. Dave, Hosea, Dinah and Thomas clearly like it (see photo). For those of you who want a copy, please contact NACMU Nederland (if you are in Holland) and NACMU Uganda (if you are in Uganda or else where in the world). An online PDF version will soon be availble on the NACMU website.

The never ending acts of violence.

Human Rights Campaign Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement regarding the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut

This is the start to a developmental Uganda

Government plans forced HIV test for all patients Anyone who visits a health centre or hospital for treatment will be required to undergo an HIV test if Health Ministry officials get approval for a new plan.

Human Rights Campaign City Council’s symbolic gesture puts them ahead of Mayor Kasim Reed, who does not support marriage equality.

Violence is Real

Soul City Institute - Going viral against r**e Soul City's Anti-Rape Campaign for mobile.

Did you know that More than half of teen girls (51 percent) say pressure from a guy is a reason girls to get involved in intimate relationships so young,send sexy messages or images, while only 18 percent of teen boys say pressure from a girl is a reason?
Did you know that Twelve percent of teen girls who have sent sexually suggestive messages or images say they felt “pressured” to do so?
This information was from a survey carried out in the United states Of America.

Did you know that under Prevalence of Violence Globally, the United Nations Development Fund for Women estimates that at least one of every three women globally will be beaten, r**ed or otherwise abused during her lifetime, In most cases, the abuser is a member of her own family?
Did you know that a 2009 World Health Organization study found that of 15 sites in ten countries representing diverse cultural settings,have the biggest proportion of ever-partnered women who had experienced physical or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetimes ranged from 15 percent in Japan to 71 percent in Ethiopia.28

People Violence is everywhere Its up to us to make this known and find a way to end it. Just thought i would share with all.

Question Violence now!