Corinna zu Sayn-Wittgenstein is a business woman, CEO and longtime advocate of women’s empowerment based in Monaco. Her upcoming visit to Zimbabwe coincides Miss Tourism Zimbabwe which she is excited to be a part of, reflecting her interest in Women’s Empowerment and the education of adolescent girls. Corinna’s work has seen her assume a number of prominent positions in international philanthropic forums, organisations and UN initiatives.
The well connected Business Woman was in 2013, designated by Albert II, the Prince of Monaco to represent the country for the purpose of attracting business and conducting external relations for Monaco.
Ms. Sayn-Wittgenstein will also take the opportunity during her time in Zimbabwe to highlight conservation efforts in Zimbabwe, including the effort by The Tikki Hywood Trust to save the pangolin, which is listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources.
Ms. Sayn-Wittgenstein will be attending the rebranded Miss Tourism Zimbabwe, an event which offers a platform to celebrate the achievements and leadership of young Zimbabwean women.
Ms. Sayn-Wittgenstein is travelling to Zimbabwe and attending this event in an entirely private capacity and considers the trip to be part of her wider giving pledge to personally support the many philanthropic causes she is dedicated to. She has travelled to Zimbabwe on a number of occasions and retains a deep affection for the country and its people.
According to an official Press Release Ms. Sayn-Wittgenstein said,
“I passionately believe in the importance of mentoring young women and helping them find their voice. Women around the globe are speaking up for themselves and it is vital to the future of our world that we empower young women to do the same. By helping girls find confidence in themselves and their abilities, we help provide them with a strength and self-worth that will carry them through the rest of their lives. With enough encouragement and positive role models, they can discover that no problem is insurmountable, and there is no limit to what they can achieve.”
Miss Tourism Zimbabwe will be hosted this Friday, the 25th of November in Harare Zimbabwe.
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