Read more about remarkable women and the exceptional journeys they have embarked on to be at the forefront of radical change in their chosen industries. Our Change Makers are pioneers who dare to inspire change and use the magic of being a woman to transform the way the world is perceived.
Aurora Marcopoulos - The Cora Project
Meet Aurora Marcopoulos, the founder of The Cora Project, a women-led NPO that works to eradicate period poverty. What started as a drive to donate feminine hygiene products to under-privileged communities grew into something much more than that when Aurora realised the stigma girls have to deal with when it comes to their period. Inspired by her personal journey, The Cora Project aims to educate people about their menstrual cycles with the goal to destigmatise and make health and hygiene easily accessible for all.
“Understanding period poverty helps us recognize that menstrual health is not just a “women’s issue”—it’s a public health, gender equality, and human rights issue.”
Jessica Ramoshaba - Fouura Lifestyle
Meet Jessica Ramoshaba, the founder of Fouura Lifestyle, an online platform that aims to inspire readers to make conscious fashion choices in a world of fast fashion. Jessica identified a need to educate people on how to build a sustainable and conscious wardrobe without compromising on their personal style. Since the inception of this platform, she blends academic research with practical advice to help women look and feel their best, while keeping fashion waste to a minimum.
“While there is lots of information online about how to be a more conscious and sustainable shopper, I advocate for taking what you have and breathing new life into it through styling.”
Nomndeni Mdakhi – Agenda Women
Meet Nomndeni Mdakhi, the founder of Agenda Women, an online platform curated for working women looking to take their careers and businesses to the next level. Her career has taught her the importance of building a strong foundation with the support of an all-female community that can help new business owners bridge the gap. She has created a community of strong, powerful women who work to uplift each other and create socially responsible business models that’ll stand the test of time.
Georgina Bennett – Safe Study
Meet Georgina Bennett, the founder of Safe Study, an after-school enrichment programme for children to learn valuable skills in a safe space. Gina was volunteering at a soup kitchen during COVID-19 when she identified a need within the community for children to have a place to go that would foster learning and creativity. 4 years later, she’s created a unique environment that celebrates each child that passes through the doors and prepares them for a better tomorrow.
Makungu Valoyi – Advocacy4MentalHealth
Meet Makungu Valoyi, the founder of Advocacy4MentalHealth, an informative Instagram page that she’s curated to share evidence-based tips to manage mental health illnesses and to end the stigma around it. She holds a master’s degree in Mental Health Studies and is passionate about using her training as an occupational therapist to educate the public on effectively managing their mental health.
