No Backpack Day Presents: A Conversation with the Former First Lady of Zambia

Welcome to No Backpack Day Presents: A Conversation with the Former First Lady of Zambia**! Join us on Sat Jun 15 2024 at 1609 E 5th St for an engaging evening with a remarkable guest. Get ready to be inspired and learn from the experiences of a prominent figure. This is a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories and insights from someone who has made a significant impact. Don't miss out on this special event! See you there!

Maureen Mwanawasa is a former First Lady of the Republic of Zambia who pioneered the

Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA), now known as the Organization

of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD). Her commitment to the mission of OAFLA

led to her serving as President of the organization and as one of the longest functioning.

members of its Steering Committee.

Mrs. Mwanawasa is a lawyer, advocate and philanthropist whose causes involves Social

Enterprise development and Social Justice interventions.

Mrs. Mwanawasa serves on various boards including Habitat for Humanity International Inc

and Habitat for Humanity – Zambia as Board Chairperson. She is a patron for Breakthrough

Cancer Trust and a Rotarian.

Over the last two decades, Mrs.Mwanawasa’s passion and charisma for transformation

projects has distinguished her from other former First Ladies of Africa. Utilizing her platform

to help highlight a global public health issues. Through different interventions and avenues,

she helps facilitate local, national, regional, and international opportunities in education,

workforce, and sports. In Zambia, Mrs. Mwanawasa formed the Maureen Mwanawasa

Community Initiative (MMCI), MMCI has educational scholarships to over 600 students.

Additionally, Mrs. Mwanawasa established the Early Childhood Care Development and

Education (ECCDE) program, a Market- Based transformation concept targeting children of

female market traders. Over the years, approximately 1,200 children, have been provided with

care, education and food while their mothers trade in the busy markets, earning a living.

Mrs. Mwanawasa’s uses her international relations skills in transformation projects around

the world.

The numerous awards and honors Mrs. Mwanawasa has received over the years represent

her work as a Global Citizen who understands the problems of an interconnected world.

Included in her Global Citizen portfolio are awards from World Vision’s Hope, the John

Thompson Legacy of a Dream Award by Georgetown University and the Rusangu University

Community award.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

1609 E 5th St, 1609 East 5th Street, Charlotte, United States