Sunday, November 21, 2010

Noella Coursaris' Georges Malaika Foundation

I always state how much I love people who give back to the community and I always adore their efforts inspire me to also do something and Noella Coursaris a successful Congo  Model sure caught my eye with The Georges Malaika Foundation....Named in memory of Noella Coursaris Musunka’s father, Georges, and the Swahili word malaika, for ‘angel,’ the Georges Malaika Foundation is empowering African girls through education.Starting in Lubumbashi, DRC, the Foundation’s vision is to expand throughout the D.R. Congo, and throughout Africa.
The Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to unlocking the potential of young African girls in the Democratic Republic of Congo through education.
Founded in 2007 GMF is comprised of a diverse team of non-profit and private industry professionals with a vocation for empowering African girls through education.
GMF’s team of educational and industry professionals is developing a system of grants, sponsorships and provisions for tuition, school materials and equipment that provide the building blocks for more fulfilled lives. Its long term goal is to build schools throughout D.R. Congo.
GMF Mission Statement
The Georges Malaika Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of African communities by providing educational opportunities to young girls, aged 5 to 18. Its vision is to mobilize the resources necessary to overcome the insurmountable obstacles a young girl faces to obtain an education in the Democratic Republic of Congo. GMF will provide assistance that paves the way for opportunity, generates greater choice and empowers girls to make informed decisions. GMF endeavors to permanently alter the cycle of illiteracy and poverty within the D.R. Congo.
I love people who try and make a difference rather than who those try make a name and if you can do something beneficial with your fame to help others,or influence others to give like you, then  I believe you're the continents little Malaika.
 Placing their first stone on GMF's first girls school, attended by Khaliah Ali, Muhammed Ali's daughter
ps.Noella is smoking y'all i just had to say! She was named Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire!
 see here
I specifically loved her interview AUDANAGO magazine read here
Recently (october) she was CNN's connector connect the world October..
Noella was educated in Belgium and Switzerland and after achieving a degree in business management she moved to London and embarked on a career in the challenging world of international modeling after "jokingly" enrolling in a competition for a campaign for lingerie brand Agent Provocateur. see here
sadly the vid was hard to come out with, the CNN guys r so stingy!!
 ps. doesnt she just have the most striking covers and shots



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