{"id":7224,"date":"2024-09-02T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gracamacheltrust.org\/?p=7224"},"modified":"2026-01-23T02:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T00:32:01","slug":"graca-machel-honoured-with-prestigious-awards-for-her-lifelong-advocacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.gbstudio.co.za\/gmt\/featured\/graca-machel-honoured-with-prestigious-awards-for-her-lifelong-advocacy\/","title":{"rendered":"Gra\u00e7a Machel honoured with prestigious awards for her lifelong advocacy"},"content":{"rendered":"

The DVF Awards <\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

At the time of publishing this newsletter she had just been one of the honourees at the Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) Awards. The DVF Awards were founded in 2010 by the Diller-von Furstenberg Family Foundation to recognise and support extraordinary women. Each year, five awards are bestowed to women who have demonstrated leadership, strength, and courage in their commitment to women\u2019s causes.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Mama Machel\u2019s Awards was handed over by Oprah Winfrey<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Mama Machel was in great company this year with other honourees: The Right Honourable Dame Jacinda Ardern, Alessandra Kustermann, Reem Hajajreh (Women Of The Sun) & Yael Admi (Women Wage Peace) and Xiye Bastida.<\/p>\n

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In her acceptance speech <\/u>Mama Gra\u00e7a Machel said: <\/u>\u201cBeing a woman is the best gift to humanity, because we can transform, we can change, we can bring a brighter future for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cI am incredibly emotional. I have never felt so much energy. Tonight we are celebrating women who are truly extraordinary, magical women. Women who have demonstrated courage, strength, compassion, dignity and leadership,\u201d conclude\u00a0Diane von Furstenberg. Read more about this magical night: https:\/\/bit.ly\/3z05Agu<\/a><\/p>\n

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African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

Mama Machel was recently honoured with the African Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th Annual African Philanthropic Conference in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, in July . She had won the award in 2022 and was able to attend and receive it in person this year. The award celebrates her enduring contributions as a fighter for liberation and an advocate for women and children in Africa and beyond. Watch a short clip of her speech here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Photo:African Philanthropy Forum<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Forbes Woman Africa Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

In March 2024, she received the Forbes Woman Africa Lifetime Achievement Award in Johannesburg for her lifelong dedication to promoting equitable rights and improving lives, rooted in Mozambique’s quest for independence.<\/p>\n

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Photo: Forbes Africa<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Democracy Award<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n

Additionally, in December 2023, the National Democratic Institute (NDI) in Washington D.C. awarded her the Democracy Award, acknowledging her significant impact on democracy and human rights. Mama Machel’s journey and the recognition she has received inspire us to continue advancing her mission of building a just and equitable world. Watch her NDI acceptance speech here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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