Sahle-Work Zewde: Moving Towards Gender Equality in Ethiopia
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Pencils of Promise
PoP, or Pencils of Promise was founded by Adam Braun, an entrepreneur, best-selling author and philanthropist. With his belief that everyone has promise and every child deserves the opportunity to a proper education, Adam started Pencils for Promise with the key “for purpose” approach. Based on for-profit leadership and non-profit focus, his organization ensures…
Iman and David: The African Woman Who Captured Bowie’s Heart
The Somali woman known around the world by a single name, Iman, which means “faith” in Arabic, has lived a full life as a fashion model, entrepreneur, and as a philanthropist. Iman is also known as the great love of the late English rocker David Bowie. Iman was born in 1955 in Mogadishu,…
Tracking Wayde van Neikerk
Wayde van Neikerk, the South African track star, is the first athlete to ever run 100 meters in under 10 seconds, and if that isn’t fast enough for you, the career of this stunning star may be. As the current world champion representative of South Africa, this speedy runner has just about every medal…
Tanzanian Albinos Targeted for Witchcraft
The Tanzania government is not only aware of the seriousness of witchcraft, but many still practice this ritual in today’s politics. The Deputy Home Affairs Minister, Pereira Silima, recently warned politicians that the use of Albino parts for witchcraft would not win them an election. With the Tanzania government having to issue a widespread…
