Facebook Launches Book To Celebrate SA Women.
OMOTAYO ARAOYE
For making a difference in their communities, Facebook has launched a book titled, ‘Inspiring #Changemakers: Lessons from Life and Business” to showcase the lives of 13 inspirational South African businesswomen.
The book which is also to celebrate SA Women’s Month unveils the positive impact women are making within society and across their respective fields in entertainment, law, retail, beauty, and food, as they share their advice and life lessons for future leaders and changemakers of South Africa.
Regional Director Facebook Africa, Nunu Ntshingila, who commented on the book said, “Inspiring #Changemakers: Lessons from Life and Business has been created to not only hero the women making a positive impact in our society, but to inspire future leaders”.
Ntshingila stated further, “These women are making a difference in their communities, from starting social movements that change the world, through to businesses that positively impact their local communities”.
The Facebook Director also said, “This Women’s Month, we continue to celebrate the achievements of all women, but also acknowledge the gender entrepreneurship gap and under-representation of women leaders. We hope the stories and life lessons inspire the next generation with possibilities that their futures hold.”
Each chapter of the book focuses on an insightful and personal lesson hoping to inspire the future generations; from how to turn your passion into a business, to how perceived weakness can be a strength.
The book, featuring bespoke commissioned artwork by three South African female artists – Karabo Poppy Moletsane, Nontokozo Tshabalala, and Zinhle Sithebe, also include stories from women such as Dr. Precious Moloi-Motsepe, Nomzamo Mbatha, Bonang Matheba, Mogau Seshoene (The Lazy Makoti), Professor Thuli Madonsela, Catherine Constantinides and many more.
Some notable women who were featured in the book are Nomzamo Mbatha (actress and philanthropist), Mogau Seshoene (chef and author), Bonang Matheba (media personality and entrepreneur), Precious Moloi-Motsepe (doctor and entrepreneur), Rabia Ghoor (entrepreneur), Siba Mtongana (chef and entrepreneur), Professor Thuli Madonsela (advocate and academic), Glenda Ramathavha (entrepreneur), Catherine Constantinides (environmentalist and humanitarian), Keitumetse Qhali (director, writer, producer), Reabetswe Ngwane (entrepreneur), Precious Thamaga-Mazibuko (entrepreneur and CEO), and Palesa Mokubung (fashion designer).
It is available as a free download from ISSUU site and a number of printed versions will be made available and distributed by our local partner Digify Africa to schools across six provinces in South Africa – Gauteng, Limpopo, Kwa-Zulu Natal, Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and North West.
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