Cameroonian Journalist and GMT WIMN (Graca Machel Trust Women in Media Network) member. I am also a Corporate Communicator & love TV Production. GOD help me!!
The Trust is dedicated to driving transformative change by establishing strong networks of women across sectors. With a focus on clean energy, GMT is supporting women to lead, invest in businesses, shape policy, and influence Zambia’s energy future.
Her Excellency Mrs. Graça Machel delivered a keynote on The Importance of Women's Leadership in Zambia’s Energy Transition, emphasising that women’s leadership is vital in tackling climate change.
This event marks a significant step forward for women’s involvement in the clean energy sector. #GraçaMachelTrust
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Join us as a Research Consultant for our Women Creating Wealth - Intergenerational programme! Help us drive youth employment, support women entrepreneurs, and create impactful change across Africa. Click here to read more and apply for this role: https://t.co/UQMwHSmAYp
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An engaging Networking and Learning session, hosted by Women Creating Wealth - Kenya, took place on 4th September 2024. The event provided entrepreneurs with valuable opportunities to expand their business networks, connect with the Kenyan organising team led by Mercy Gichangi, Kenya Country Programme Manager, and participate in Q&A sessions with financial sector partners. Attendees also shared best practice insights with fellow entrepreneurs, making it a truly enriching experience. For more on this event, read here: https://t.co/X7VTbola9a
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We are immensely proud of our senior leaders at the Graça Machel Trust, who continue to champion the Trust’s mission in both their professional and personal capacities. Leila Akahloun, Senior Advisor to Her Excellency Graça Machel, is a seasoned international development executive and social justice advocate, based in our Johannesburg offices. She has recently been selected as an inaugural Black Women in Executive Leadership (B-WEL) Fellow for 2023-2024 and also been named one of the Global Top 100 Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 in the Humanitarian Sector!
From the Graça Machel’s private office, our Office of the Founder, Leila plays a pivotal role in supporting Graça Machel in her leadership of our institution and advances multifaceted global advocacy agendas in conjunction with numerous social justice organisations worldwide. Leila’s work to advance the Pan African work of the Trust includes promoting women’s economic advancement, helping adolescent girls across Africa to unlock their full potential, and encouraging women’s involvement in the green energy sector.
Discover more about what our trailblazers have been achieving and the recognition they are receiving: https://t.co/yjyf3WOxFU #GraçaMachelTrust
This 🇫🇷 French car park says a lot about the importance of trees for creating shade and cooling in summer 🌞⛱️🌳
We need to be planting MANY more trees in our streets, (yes) car parks & city spaces if we are to adapt to an ever warming climate.
Our founder, Mrs. Graça Machel was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th @AfrPhilConf in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The award recognised her decades of dedication to activism & social justice across the continent. Watch more https://t.co/LGaa5mTfRK
Being a humanitarian means dedicating oneself to advancing human welfare and well-being, often through acts of kindness, charity, and advocacy. At the heart of humanitarianism lies compassion and a deep-seated desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, driven by a belief in the fundamental equality and dignity of all human beings.
Reflecting on the remarkable work of our founder, Mrs. Graça Machel, through the Graça Machel Trust, The Elders, Girls Not Brides, and many other initiatives—her unwavering advocacy for the rights of women and children is precisely what the world needs. She truly embodies the essence of humanitarianism.
Who would you like to acknowledge this #WorldHumanitarianDay? #GraçaMachelTrust
Attention Entrepreneurs! 📣 Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme!
Embark on this transformative journey to gain essential insights on how to strategically position your business for success in today’s competitive market. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your entrepreneurial skills and take your business to new heights.
Find out more and apply now: https://t.co/hXs0BLatVC
Applications are now open for the next cohort of the Women Creating Wealth (WCW) programme! Take part in a transformative journey like Winnie Maleti, founder of NT Events Management, who attended one of our recent trainings.
Through this programme, she gained invaluable knowledge that's paving the way for her business's success! Discover more and apply now: https://t.co/hXs0BLatVC
“As Black people everywhere in the world, we need to keep reminding others that despite the stigma of slavery and colonisation, our humanity, remains untouched and we are absolutely equal to everyone!” Our Founder Mrs Graça Machel talking about her journey as an activist, freedom fighter and global advocate for women, children, education and much more in this fascinating fireside chat with Carol Roberts, CEO of @NCFBarbados. Prime Minister of Barbados HE @miaamormottley invited Mrs Machel to be part the country’s the commemoration the UN International Day of the Slave Trade and its Abolition this past week.
Watch the chat starting at 00:37:30 - https://t.co/NIwfQqlXA2.
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#MandelaDay2024 reminds us of the fact that we all have a role to play in society. Speaking @ the Africa Climate Summit in '23, our founder Graça Machel spoke to women claiming their rightful space in decision making bodies, reminding women that #ITISINYOURHANDS#Gracamacheltrust
Our Director of Programmes, Shiphra Chisha,made opening remarks at the EAC Regional Convening on Women's Financial Inclusion. Emphasising the Trust's work with women & the importance of collaboration across sectors to drive change in the digital economy. #GraçaMachelTrust
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to our GMT Board Member, Anurita Bains, for her outstanding contribution at the International AIDS Conference in Munich.
Our founder, Mrs. Graça Machel, delivered a keynote address reiterating the importance of supporting women in Africa, particularly in integrating them into the digital economy, and highlighting the significance of today's convening. #GraçaMachelTrust#WomenCreatingWealth
Last week, our founder, Mrs. Graça Machel, addressed the Datagrow Agribusiness Conference in Brazil, emphasising the untapped potential of women & youth in driving climate resilience & adopting sustainable agricultural practices. Read her full speech here: https://t.co/NYugBwBlip
The AU theme of the year & #DAC2024 theme are both focusing on #Education📚as to galvanize efforts at all levels for the right to education, to Educate an African Child Fit for the 21st Century.
Read more on the AU theme🌐🔗 https://t.co/1kL4Tv7AZq
#YearOfEducation#Agenda2063