Core Values Global ConferenceEMBRACE DIVERSITY

FWoC celebrates a very diverse group of women where each and every one can be her authentic feminine self and is treated with respect

EQUAL CHANCES

FWoC offers equal chances to develop talents as an individual, as an entrepreneur and as a leader

RESPONSIBILITY

FWoC stimulates women to be pro-active, to take responsibility for their own future and become the change

Core Values Global ConferenceDARE2DREAM

FWoC offers an environment where women start dreaming

CIRCULAR LEARNING

FWoC stimulates women to take action and really make it happen. There will be freedom to experiment, to fail, to reflect and re-create

TOGETHER WE WIN

FWoC contributes to create WIN-ning together situations, where women work together becoming happy and successful by making others happy and successful

Core Values Global ConferenceSTIMULATE COMPASSION

FWoC stimulates compassion and to lead from our heart

HEART2HEART

FWoC believes that by connecting, reaching out on a heart to heart level, by sharing knowledge and experience, we will achieve more

Manini Ruth Moholo (SA)National Department of Social Development Deputy Director Food and Nutrition Security Coordination

Ingun Bol de Bock (Netherlands)Founder and President Female Wave of ChangeSocial Entrepreneur, International Speaker, Teacher and MentorOwner Ingun Bol Biz, StartUp mentor, Business AdvisorMultiple Award-WinnerGlobal Goodwill Ambassador

Paballo Makhetha (SA)Board Member - FWoCDeputy Director at the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation Head of Administration - Several South African EmbassiesFounder - PANO Aviation Training and ConsultingServed in the South African Aerospace ChamberMember of the Women in Aviation - South African Chapter

Michael Bociurkiw (Canada)Writer, Global Affairs Analyst, Speaker, HumanitarianInternational Journalist (BBC World, CNN, CTV, CBC, Al Jazeera)Former Spokesperson United Nation’s Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Bonnie Fatio (Switzerland)Global Ambassador FWoCChange Catalyst, Visionary, World SpeakerFounder and Global Mentor, Inspired Women Lead!Founder and Author, AgeEsteemGoverning Board Member, LegacyGlobal Ambassador, World YWCA

Francie Shonhiwa (SA)Community Developer, Mentor, Coach, Connector,Social Entrepreneur and Inspirational SpeakerDirector Khulisa Social Solutions (SA)Director RioZim Foundation (Zimbabwe)Director Associated Newspapers (Zimbabwe) Recipient 2014 Gold Steve Award for Women Helping Women in Business.Recipient of 2015 CEO Global Award - Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government -Manufacturing Sector.

Roula Eid Sawan, ORSCC, ACC (Lebanon)Ambassador FWoC First Among Equals MENACEO Team In Motion: Business, Relationship and Team CoachTeacher USJ – St Joseph UniversityCEO Youth and Culture CentreBoard member MEPI LAA

Prof. Dr. Saskia Harkema (Netherlands)Ambassador FWoC First Among Equals South AmericaInternational Speaker, Entrepreneur, Scientist, AuthorFounder InEnDi, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Diversity Professor, Researcher, and Lecturer at several Universities Founder and Chair Faces of ChangeGlobal Goodwill AmbassadorHuman Rights Activist

Cynthia Musafili Wright (Australia)Ambassador FWoC AustraliaGlobal Leader, Organisational Strategist, Global Motivational SpeakerAustralia Day Ambassador, FWoC Ambassador Australia,Innovate Africa – Australia Global LeaderAged-Care Specialist & Consultant, Valued Leader & Mentor,Career and Business Coach, Advocate for Women & Youth EmpowermentAuthor, Diversity & Inclusion Influencer, Advocate for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Tebello Mokhema (SA)Ambassador FWoC, First Among Equals African ContinentProject Director Duke Corporate Education CoachFounder and Principle MoziTe (Pty) LtdFormer Board member Thabo Investment CorporationVice- Chairperson Board Renaissance Golf Club Investments

Renée van der Burg (Netherlands)Boardmember FWoCOwner VDB HR Interim Management & ConsultancyMentor HighTechXLAdvisory Board Stitching Fight Like a WomanFormer Vice President HR Technology & Operations NXP Semiconductors Singapore

Regina Huber (USA)Member of the FWoC Circle of Wise WomenFounder & CEO Transform Your Performance. Multicultural Transformational Leadership Coach and Consultant for Inclusive Diversity, International Inspirational Speaker, Author of “Speak up, Stand out and Shine” as well as a D&I white paper Expert Contributor SheSource Women’s Media CenterTake the Lead Women: Certified Leadership AmbassadorGlobal Goodwill Ambassador

Dr. Letitia Wright (USA) Member of the FWoC Circle of Wise WomenThe Wright Place/Get Crowdfunded Now, Crowd Funding StrategistWright Place TV Show, Executive Producer, TV Show HostFounder The Wright Girls Project2019 Woman of the Year Nominee for the 47th District of California – Assembly member Eloise Reyes

Renée Cummings (USA)Member of the FWoC Circle of Wise WomenCriminologist, Criminal Psychologist, Criminal Justice Specialist, AI Influencer,Algorithmic Bias Researcher, Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion and Social Justice in AI policy, Media Personality, Journalist, Futurist, Motivational Speaker

Yvonne Busisiwe Kgame (SA)Member of FWoC Circle of Wise WomenTeacher, Inspirational Speaker, Author, Mentor, Director YBK Consulting, Board Member of United Way SA, Chair of Ithemba Educational TrustBroadcaster, Publisher, and Community Developer. Yvonne believes in the healing power of story telling and sharing authentic stories.

Dr. BIndu Babu (USA)Member of the FWoC Circle of Wise WomenInternational Speaker and Award WinnerQuantum Based Transformational Coach and Mentor Advocating Women’s Empowerment and HealingProfessor Holistic Entrepreneurship Quantum UniversityPhysician Associate Knickerbocker Medical Centre Physician Associate Premier Urgent CareGlobal Goodwill Ambassador

Thekla Mutero (Namibia)Ambassador FWoCAdministrative officer Branch Deputy Secretary of Namibian Public Workers Union (NAPWU) Global Entrepreneurship Networking Delegate (GEN Namibia) Core Founder/ Managing Director of Namib Rise Shine Minerals Pty.LtdManaging Director of Friso P Investment cc. Administrative Officer in the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry

Regina Mutiru (Kenya)Ambassador FWoC KenyaFounder and Mentor Amani Women NetworkProgram Officer, Peace Building and Reconciliation - NCICFounding Member DoNGE, Community Based OrganizationMember African Union’s Network of Women in Conflict Prevention and Mediation Fem-Wise

Mellany Msengezi Mariri (Zimbabwe)Ambassador FWoC ZimbabweGeneral Manager Marketing Econet Wireless Personal Mentor and Social Media Coach Top Marketer Executive of the Year 2018Proweb Young Professional Leader of the Year 2018 (Runner Up)Inspirational Speaker and Author “Hungry for Success” Expert Contributor in Marketers Association of Zimbabwe magazine.

Juliah Chege (Kenya)

Member of FWoC Circle of Wise Women Conference Speaker, Trainer, Governance Expert, MentorCEO premier Peak Leadership Forum. Director business development Tower LimitedBoard member and Chairperson Academic Welfare Kianderi girls high school.Vice Chair Wanjerere secondary school.

Natalie Wambui (Kenya)

11 year old Motivational Speaker, Poet and AuthorThis inspiring young woman has already spoken at many international podia and gave her the opportunity to meet world leaders. Author of: “Kenya: My Country, My story” “Natalie’s Poems” “Extraordinary Kenyans Doing Extraordinary Things”

Senamile Masango (SA)

Key Note Speaker and StorytellerFounder and Chairperson Women in Science and Engineering SA , “Wise Africa”CEO and majority shareholder Minerium (Mining and Engineering Consulting Company)PhD Candidate Nuclear PhysicsGlobal Goodwill Ambassador

Dr. Gcina Mhlophe (SA)

Key Note Speaker and StorytellerAuthor, Poet, Playwright, Director, Performer, StorytellerHonorary Doctorates from several universities for a body of work that has contributed to literature and Preserving the Heritage of African Storytelling. Running NOZINCWADI Mother of Books Literacy CampaignExecutive Director Gcinamasiko Arts & Heritage TrustMultiple Award winner

Khomotšo Mashalane (SA)Ambassador FWoC South AfricaFounder and Managing Director of Beautiful Delights Events and DécorHead of Human Resources & Strategic Relations, Health Squared Medical SchemeMember of South African Board for People Practices (SABPP)Advocate of United Nations’ HEForSHEMember of the Council: Edinburgh Business School SA (Heriot Watt University, UK)Master of Science-Human Resources.Edinburgh Business School (Heriot Watt University),UK.

Corene Breedt - Rammutla (SA)Platinum Sponsor Global ConferenceCEO Ramson Cross FoundationCo-Founder SILVERAGE

Criselda Kananda (SA)Business Woman, Inspirational Speaker, Radio and TV PersonalityBoard member SA Women in DialogueOwner Health and Wellness Consultancy Positive Talk

Precious Mvulane, CA, RA (SA)Member of the FWoC Circle of Wise WomenAuthor, Master Trainer and Facilitator GAD (Governance, Accountability and Development) Consulting Services IncAuthor “The Essential Finance handbook for Entrepreneurs”Public Sector Audit Committee SpecialistFounder/Advisory Board Member Spark International NPC Award Winning Entrepreneur

Captain Asnath Mahapa (SA)First, African Female Commercial PilotFirst African Female Transport PilotPilot United Nations World Food and Red CrossSouth African Airways Senior First Officer Airbus 340Top 100 Greatest Women in Aviation World-wideFirst African Female Pilot Award (2003)Nomination Woman of the Year Award (2003)

Josefina Bonsundy Nvumba (United Kingdom)Wavemaker UK FWOCFounder and Director of RootencialWomen in Africa Initiative Laureate"La Caixa" Foundation FellowPassionate Social Justice Advocate

Thulile Mthembu (SA)Wavemaker FWoCBusiness Woman and Social EntrepreneurM.D Afr’ Euro Holdings (PTY) LtdSocial HumanitarianOral HygienistMentorTrainer

Priscillah Waithera Kirugo (Kenya)Founder Let's Go Digital, a community based organization. Volunteer teacher for young children in informal schools in the Ngong region of Kenya. Founder resource centre for young people: library, internet cafe, and sports equipment centre. Mother and manager Natalie Wambui

Tsepo Maponyane (SA)Wavemaker FWoC SAActivistGender equality specialistMember of RSA men's parliamentFathers rights specialistLegal consultant

Rehema Isa (SA)Business Strategist, Social ImpactEntrepreneurCo-founder OYA, Chief Convenor Womanomics Africa

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