Campbell ready to empower SA

Supermodel, philanthropist, activist and cultural innovator Naomi Campbell will headline this year’s Forbes Leading Women Summit, hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government.

It is taking place at Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre on International Women’s Day, March 8.

“We are truly honoured to be welcoming Campbell to the summit,” said Methil Renuka, managing editor of Forbes Africa and Forbes Women Africa.

“Having established herself as a global powerhouse in fashion, Campbell has used her fame to benefit vulnerable communities, with much of her charity work also focused on the African continent.

“We look forward to engaging with her at this year’s ‘New Wealth Creators’ summit,” said Renuka

British-born Campbell, pictured, was one of five original supermodels that revolutionised the fashion industry during the ’90s.

Her work on the runway has seen her grace countless magazine covers, as well as feature in numerous television shows, music videos and films.

Campbell has used her unique position in the spotlight to draw attention to several international charities, among them the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund, Made in Africa Foundation, amfAR, and Breast Health International.

Her charity work started alongside Nelson Mandela in 1993, with Madiba bestowing her the title of ‘honorary granddaughter’ for her ongoing activism.

In 2005, Campbell established her own charity, Fashion for Relief, which has presented shows in New York, London, Cannes, Moscow, Mumbai and Dar es Salaam, raising millions of dollars for worthwhile causes.

For more information vist leadingwomensummit.co.za – Citizen reporter