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Posted October 20, 2008 by
Ann HoffmanAssociation for Women’s Total Advancement and Development (AWTAD)
Established in March 2008, AWTAD’s mission is to “lead and mentor other women to achieve success.” AWTAD is a Cairo-based women's association led by a group of businesswomen who believe in the future of women in Egypt. To reach those women AWTAD advocates, conducts research and disseminates that information, develops new ideas, helps to build business networks, and assists young men and women to achieve professionalism.
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