The Sister Accord Foundation launches in South Africa

By Caitlin Burke JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The Sister Accord Foundation, the organization whose movement is changing the way girls and women treat, support, and interact with each other, will launch a new chapter in South Africa, created in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation (NMF). This inaugural event was hosted on Saturday, April 20, at Sanctuary Mandela in Houghton, Johannesburg.  To celebrate this momentous occasion, Athi Rwexu, The Sister Accord Foundation’s South Africa Ambassador, will anchor the proceedings. Anticipated highlights from the event include: • The presentation of The Sister Accord Leadership Award to Sophia Williams De Bruyn, former South African anti-apartheid activist and the last living leader of the 1956 Women’s March. This prestigious honor recognizes those who lead with Love & Kindness and embody the values of The Sister Accord. • Guest speaking engagements by Dr. Futhi Mtoba and Nolitha Fakude, and musical performances by South African recording artist Carletheia. • Creative displays by artist Kganya Mogashoa, who will also host a live creative session during which she will create a unique portrait in real time. Sonia Jackson Myles, of Cincinnati, founded The Sister Accord Foundation in 2013, and its partnership with the NMF was realized in...