Our Patrons<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ntsiki Biko<\/strong>\u00a0is a former member of the Black Consciousness Movement with a long history of steadfast and courageous activism during some of apartheid’s most repressive years. Married to Steve Biko at the time of his death in 1977, she continues to honour and protect his legacy as a Trustee of the Steve Biko Foundation, where she focuses her efforts on leadership development. She is also a tireless campaigner for health and social development in and around King William’s Town, where she lives. In addition to her work with the Donald Woods and Steve Biko Foundations, Biko runs her own business and is active in promoting gender issues in her community.<\/p>\n

Lillian Cingo\u00a0holds a postgraduate qualification in neuro-surgical disciplines, is qualified in tropical medicine for nurses, holds a diploma in psychology, a certificate in counselling, a Master’s degree in counselling psychology and a certificate in HIV\/AIDS counselling. She was twice nominated Nurse of the Year in London during the 1970s. Cingo pioneered and manages the Phelophepa Health Train, bringing health care to people in remote areas all over South Africa, often for the first time. The Phelophepa Health Train covers 15,000 kms and brings primary health care to 45,000 patients every year.<\/p>\n

Jerry Dunfey\u00a0is a founder member of the Global Citizen’s Circle and was a supporter for many years of Donald Woods’ international campaign against apartheid. Based in New England, USA, the Global Citizen’s Circle has a history of involvement in South Africa’s emergence to democracy, and more generally the Circle helps foster change by providing a forum for local activists and world leaders to stimulate debate on international issues such as Northern Ireland and the Middle East.<\/p>\n

Joel Joffe\u00a0was appointed a life peer in the House of Lords in 2000. He studied at Witwatersrand University, became a solicitor in 1956 and a barrister in 1962. During his career as a human rights lawyer, 1958-65, he acted as Nelson Mandela’s instructing solicitor in the Rivonia Treason Trial. He was appointed Chairman of Oxfam in 1995<\/p>\n

Mamphela Ramphele\u00a0is the former Managing Director, Human Development for the World Bank. A founding member of the Black Consciousness Movement, along with Steve Biko and \u2013 like Biko\u00a0\u2013\u00a0banned for her activism in the struggle, Mamphela is also a medical doctor, author and anthropologist, specialising in social development. She has also been the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, and is currently the Executive Chairperson of Circle Capital Ventures, a venture capital black economic empowerment company in Cape Town. Ramphele is a Board Member of the Steve Biko Foundation.<\/p>\n

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Our Ambassadors who have committed long-term support for Donald Woods Foundation<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Simon Turner: Chief Executive, Marketform Ltd<\/p>\n

Sipho Pityana: Executive Chairman of Izingwe Capital Limited in Sandton and an Advisor for the
\nLabour Relations Council and the Ministry of Education<\/p>\n

Mzolisi Diliza: Non-Executive Chairman of the Black Management Forum<\/p>\n

Nicola Brink: Director and co-owner of TrustaTAG Systems Pty Ltd and co-owner of Montana
\nHealthcare Solutions<\/p>\n

Ian Puttergill: Chief Executive Officer at TrustaTAG Systems and founding member of the
\nMobile Marketing Association<\/p>\n

Helena Kennedy QC: British barrister, broadcaster, and Labour member of the House of Lords<\/p>\n

Adrian Gardiner: Chair, Mantis Hotel Group<\/p>\n

Duncan Goose: Chief Executive, One Water; Global Ethics<\/p>\n

Peter Hain: Former UK Cabinet Minister<\/p>\n

Chris Haskins: House of Lords; ex-Chair, Northern Foods<\/p>\n

Joel Joffe: House of Lords; Allied Dunbar, ex-joint MD<\/p>\n

Annie Lennox: Singer, Composer<\/p>\n

Lulu Laidlaw Smith: Global Business Development Director, Pi Global<\/p>\n

Trevor Phillips: Chair, Equality & Human Rights Commission<\/p>\n

Dr David Potter: Psion Plc, Symbian Ltd, ex-CEO & Chair<\/p>\n

Dr Elaine Potter: Director, David & Elaine Potter Foundation<\/p>\n

Jon Snow: Channel Four News<\/p>\n

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DWF South African Trustees: Kingsley Kingon, Songezo Conjwa, Eldred Fray, Dr Mary Hlalele, Barbara Briceland, Felicity Fray<\/p>\n

DWF UK Trustees: John Duffy, Peter Hain, Mary Woods, Jane Tuckwell, Duncan Woods, Glen Robinson, Gavin Woods, Dr Tariq Sadiq, Marlene Archer, Barbara Follett<\/p>\n

Trustee Advisors: Peter Drew<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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