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From South Africa Francie Shonhiwa
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imbabwe–born South African Francie Shonhiwa and Head: Corporate Social Investment at PPC Limited is both a regional and country winner in the Manufacturing and Engineering Sector. She is a Founding member of the Campaign on Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA) Zimbabwe (South Africa Chapter) and she developed the Invest to Empower CSI [Corporate Social Investment] model which has been effective in changing the lives of marginalised people for the better. These include “growing youths from nothing to something”. Francie says the secret to her success in this regard has been ‘behind the scenes’ conversations with the youth; engaging with them on the importance of believing in oneself. “Our youth are not victims but victors to whom I speak during motivational talks and mentoring sessions,” she says. Francie shares that she often writes articles for major South African magazines and newspapers and has been a panellist at the Dalberg Development International Retreat.
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