Lebashe chair Tshepo Mahloele is a key part of the 10th anniversary event and initiatives to end global poverty after his appointment as patron of Global Citizen in Africa earlier this year. He will occupy the office for the next three years.
Lebashe Investment Group chair Tshepo Mahloele is Africa's patron to Global Citizen's 'End Extreme Poverty NOW' campaign.Africa will be well represented when the Global Citizen Festival celebrates its 10th year of defending the planet and fighting to defeat global poverty.
Fans can look forward to performances from some of the biggest stars in the world, with the line-up to be announced over the next few months. “Ghana has long been a champion of the Sustainable Development Goals and has seen great success in reducing poverty, building institutions, providing healthcare and education. The country has galvanised the rest of the continent through its strong institutions and decisive leadership, highlighting what can be possible. The world looks towards Ghana as a beacon in what marks its 65th anniversary year of independence, encouraging others to follow suit to end extreme poverty now.
Accepting the appointment, Mahloele pledged to work hard to mobilise governments, corporations and other world players to commit to the campaign fighting extreme poverty.
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