Yvonne chaka chaka from south Africa has become the first Africa woman to receive the world Economic forum's Crystal award. Chaka who is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations' Roll Back Malaria Partnership, was presented the award during the opening ceremony of the forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland on Wednesday.
In a statement released on Yvonne chaka chaka's website, She said :
I am truly honoured to be the first African woman to receive this award, especially since South Africa's champion for freedom and justice, Nelson Mandela, graced these halls with his presence twenty years ago.
Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, I lived with inequality in all aspects of my life. My experiences as a child taught me that giving people their dignity is vital to building kinder, fairer societies which are not only possible but critical to creating a safe and secure world.
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Growing up in South Africa during apartheid, I lived with inequality in all aspects of my life. My experiences as a child taught me that giving people their dignity is vital to building kinder, fairer societies which are not only possible but critical to creating a safe and secure world.
