Arizona State University WE Empower UN SDG Challenge

Arizona State University WE Empower UN SDG Challenge

The WE Empower Challenge is a global business competition for women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs who are advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals and inspiring entire communities to create the world we want by 2030.

Eligibility

To be eligible to enter this competition, applicants must meet all of the following criteria. Finalists will be required to provide evidence of sales (i.e. tax returns and/or audited financial records).

I am a woman entrepreneur with lead decision making ability in a business or organization

My business/organization has been in operation for more than three years

I employ at least three full time staff (or full time equivalent)

My business/organization generates at least $75,000 USD in annual sales or revenue

I am proficient in spoken and written English

I am at least 21 years old

I am available to travel to New York, NY and participate in all events from Monday, September 18 through Saturday, September 24 2023 (COVID-19 travel restrictions permitting) and if necessary, I am able to participate in a virtual program from August through October 2023.

Considerations

Applicants will be assessed based on a variety of factors, including the following considerations.

Commit to the entire week of the in-person program (travel permitting) or a virtual program held from August through October 2023 – no exceptions.

Applicant’s business or organization has a substantial impact on the SDGs and a clear vision for how their business will create the future we want in 2030.

Help shape the community dialogue about women’s advancement and the SDG’s in their region, and wield the influence necessary.

Applicants with more than one business or organization, please complete the application regarding the business/organization that you would like to focus on during this Global Challenge opportunity, if you are selected to participate in the program.

What to Expect

Applicants must answer basic identifying information about themselves, their business and their primary country of business. Applicants must identify which world region they are located in from the following regions:

Europe and North America

Middle East and North Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa

Asia-Pacific

Latin America and Caribbean

The application requires answers about how your work relates to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and your

vision for a sustainable future.

The application asks you how you will help foster gender equality through your work.

Applicants will be asked to answer several security questions, provide social media profile information (if applicable), and agree to the terms and conditions within the contest entry form.

Finally, applicants must submit a two-minute video using the following guidelines.

Video Specifications

Please submit a short video of yourself (maximum of two minutes) providing the information and answering the questions listed below, in English. A video submission is a required part of the competition.

In designing your response, please remember that less attention is paid to the quality of your video and more attention is given to the quality of your response. It is acceptable, if you wish, to make your short video using a smartphone.

What to Answer in Your Video

State your full name (first name and family name)

State the name of your organization and your job title

State the name of the country your business is located

What is the mission of your organization?

What do you hope to achieve if you are selected to participate as a finalist in this competition?

What is the impact of your activities on the UN SDGs?

How to Submit your Video

Video attachments may be hosted on a video site such as YouTube or Vimeo

You may also upload a video file within the application platform

File size should not exceed 20 MB

Preferred file types are .MP4, .MOV and .WMV

Please do not upload any further written material with your video, as the judges will not consider these. The written component of your entry should be fully explained within the provided form fields.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Arizona State University WE Empower UN SDG Challenge

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