JOSINA M. MACHEL (MANDELA)

TRAIL BLAZER AWARD

A Strategist on HIV/AIDS and Gender Disparities, international lecturer and daughter of two heads of countries, Josina lived a life of privilege and of service. It all changed, the day when what she considers the unthinkable happened.

She became a victim of gender-based violence at the hands of the high ranking man who was her fiancé. Resisting the pressures to keep her abuse private and settle the matter privately, she formed KUHLUKA, a global Movement with a mission to advocate for victims of GBV and to empower women and girls. Founded on the principles of Advocacy and Mitigation, Khuluka intends to give women survivors a voice as well as a safe haven in times of need. Josina seeks to bring custodians of culture together to find ways to interrogate practices and traditions that foster an environment tolerant of abuse. Read more…

PRISCILLA “CECE” WINANS LOVE

WOMAN OF SUBSTANCE

Priscilla ‘CeCe’ Winans Love is undisputedly one of the best known gospel singers in the world, with 10 Grammys, an arm load of gold records, as well as multiple Stellar and Dove Awards to prove it.

The eighth of ten children, she was born into the musical family of David and Delores Winans and at a very young age, recognized that she was truly gifted. CeCe committed herself early to a life of faith and to use her impressive talents to inspire and to make a difference in the world. She has travelled the world and sung for world leaders, but her commitment to humanitarian work has remained strong over the years. Read more…