SILVER SPRING, Maryland -
- Danya Reaffirms Long-term Investment in Africa
Danya International, Inc. (Danya), a communications, research, and technology firm, is sponsoring the 7th Biennial U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Realizing the Investment Power of Africa, to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 29-October 1, 2009. The U.S.-Africa Business Summit is expected to attract more than 1,500 leaders from the private and public sectors in the United States and Africa.
Danya’s mission in having an impact on public health and education campaigns through innovative technology places it at the forefront of the health sector in Africa. Danya has spearheaded HIV and tuberculosis public health campaigns in Kenya in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Danya’s office in Kenya and several projects in other East African countries are testaments to its long-term investment in Africa.
On September 30, 2009, Danya will participate in the first Africa Virtual Job Fair, jointly hosted by Zebrajobs.com and the Corporate Council on Africa. The fair is a virtual platform that will connect organizations from various sectors-including governmental, nongovernmental, private, international, and bilateral organizations-with highly competitive and professional job seekers interested in bringing their expertise to Africa. Danya’s participation at the Africa Virtual Job Fair is consistent with its plans to increase its presence in Africa in the coming years.
Attendees can enjoy browsing employment opportunities, submitting resumes, chatting with potential employers, event networking, and interviewing-all at no cost and in the comfort of their own home or office. At the fair, job seekers will have the opportunity to chat live with Danya employees about Danya’s current job openings and programs in Africa. To learn more about the fair and how to participate please visit www.zebrajobs.com/avjf/index.html.
About Danya International, Inc.
Danya’s mission is to have a social impact through development and implementation of innovative communication, research, and technology programs. The company provides breakthrough solutions in the areas of public health communications, research and evaluation, information technology, education and training, program management support, and health product development. Danya is a member of the Corporate Council on Africa. Danya is based in Silver Spring, Maryland, with offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Seattle, Washington; and Nairobi, Kenya. To learn more about the company, visit www.danya.com.
About the Corporate Council on Africa
Established in 1993, the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) is a nonpartisan 501(c)(3) membership organization of nearly 180 U.S. companies dedicated to strengthening the commercial relationship between the United States and Africa. CCA members represent nearly 85 percent of total U.S. private sector investments in Africa. The organization is dedicated to bringing together potential business partners and to showcase business opportunities on the continent.
About Zebrajobs.com
Zebrajobs.com is the leading online job site for Africa. Officially launched on December 10, 2007, Zebrajobs.com offers a dynamic opportunity for employers in the public and private sectors, organizations, and other hiring entities as well as job seekers ranging in experience from seasoned professionals to graduating students to use Internet-based recruitment and career advisory services for their employment needs. Zebrajobs.com is a joint initiative of U.S.-based Danya International, Inc., and Africa-based InfoMind Solutions.
Source: Danya International
Selome Tewoderos of Zebrajobs.com, +1-240-645-1084, selome at zebrajobs.com
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