Folorunsho Alakija
Folorunsho Alakija
The world’s richest black woman and President of the Rose of Sharon Foundation – Mrs Folorunsho Alakija is among a line-up of speakers that will discuss the topic: Agents of Change - Women Organisations, Women Leaders and Mothers.
The event hosted by Southwark’s Councillor Michael Situ is organised by Paceworking in celebration of International Women's Week 2013.
International Women's Day is recognised by the United Nations and is observed around the world annually on the 8 March. International Women’s week commences the week of 4th March 2013.
The symposium takes place at LB Southwark, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH (Nearest Station: London Bridge); on Tuesday 5 March 2013 between 6:30pm and 9:30pm
Other Speakers are:
Dr Karen Brewer - Widows Rights International; UK & Secretary General of the Commonwealth Magistrates & Judges Association
Cllr Kate Anolue - The Worshipful Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield
Yinka Essien - Founder of a Christian Support Group for African and Caribbean Widows
Beverley De-Gale OBE - Co-Founder of the African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT)
Perez Ochieng - CEO Sahara Communities Abroad (SACOMA).
Tickets for the event cost £25 with Early-bird tickets purchased before 27 February costing £20
The event requires pre-registration at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/org/2023454723?s=10418724
Payment can be made via Eventbrite or by contacting the organisers if you wish to pay into their Bank account.
Paceworking is a leading business network based in the UK organising high profile conferences, business events and shows. Seye Aina is the Founder of Paceworking which has been in existence since April 2005. The acronym and key message of Paceworking is 'P.A.C.E' - to Promote, Advertise, Connect and Empower through networking and business events. Paceworking events present an opportunity to make great new contacts, hear motivational speakers, promote products or services and also raise awareness of charitable causes.
For further information or to sponsor or advertise, please contact paceworking@yahoo.co.uk or Tel: 07974 435727.