The Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund, HSBC Bank USA and the US-South Africa Corp. Council honor former New York City Mayor, David N. Dinkins with Lifetime Achievement Award for Contributions to Social J
June 30, 2006 (Press Release) --
New York, NY July 1, 2006 -- The United States-South Africa Corporate Council is honored to support the Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund in the United States of America and join HSBC Bank USA and the Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund in honoring Former New York City Mayor David N. Dinkins with a Lifetime Achievement Award for distinguished contributions to social justice in Africa and around the world.
“We are indeed grateful to partner and support the Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund in America. We also want to say ‘Thank You’ to former Mayor David N. Dinkins and countless others for their support through the years for a free and democratic South Africa.” Ms. Mona Davids, President-The United States-South Africa Corporate Council (USSACC).
The Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund was founded in 1995 by the late Mr. Walter Sisulu. To date, over 3000 scholarships have been awarded. The objectives of this fund are:
·To afford as many South Africans as possible the opportunity of furthering their education.
·To attempt to create the right climate for affirmative action by ensuring that people are adequately trained for their positions.
·To promote the development of South Africa's human resources.
·To help ensure that the South African population is adequately skilled and qualified to sustain economic growth.
·To assist in the empowerment of people through education and training, thus enabling them to participate effectively in all processes of a democratic society.
·To support Education Africa-initiated program such as the African Management Program, the African Entrepreneurship Program and other relevant courses which Education Africa is currently researching.
The highly attended event was hosted by HSBC Bank USA. Attendees and speakers included Mr. Lungi Sisulu, Chairman-The Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund; Mr. Brendan McDonagh, Chief Operating Officer-HSBC USA; Ms. Elizabeth Daly, Director of International Business-City of New York; Ms. Mona Davids, President-The United States-South Africa Corporate Council (USSACC); Mr. Eric Steinhilber, President-Azania Holdings International Inc.; Dr. Sarah Moten, Chief-Education Division-US Agency for International Development; Mr. Ed Villars, President-Capanis Networks, Ms. Debbie Meyer, President-Dilday Meyer & Associates.
Fellow sponsors included Jabu Stone USA Inc., Putamayo Music and Starr African Rum.
For more information, please visit www.educationafrica.com or call +27.11.888.6043 (South Africa).
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“We are indeed grateful to partner and support the Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund in America. We also want to say ‘Thank You’ to former Mayor David N. Dinkins and countless others for their support through the years for a free and democratic South Africa.” Ms. Mona Davids, President-The United States-South Africa Corporate Council (USSACC).
The Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund was founded in 1995 by the late Mr. Walter Sisulu. To date, over 3000 scholarships have been awarded. The objectives of this fund are:
·To afford as many South Africans as possible the opportunity of furthering their education.
·To attempt to create the right climate for affirmative action by ensuring that people are adequately trained for their positions.
·To promote the development of South Africa's human resources.
·To help ensure that the South African population is adequately skilled and qualified to sustain economic growth.
·To assist in the empowerment of people through education and training, thus enabling them to participate effectively in all processes of a democratic society.
·To support Education Africa-initiated program such as the African Management Program, the African Entrepreneurship Program and other relevant courses which Education Africa is currently researching.
The highly attended event was hosted by HSBC Bank USA. Attendees and speakers included Mr. Lungi Sisulu, Chairman-The Walter Sisulu Scholarship Fund; Mr. Brendan McDonagh, Chief Operating Officer-HSBC USA; Ms. Elizabeth Daly, Director of International Business-City of New York; Ms. Mona Davids, President-The United States-South Africa Corporate Council (USSACC); Mr. Eric Steinhilber, President-Azania Holdings International Inc.; Dr. Sarah Moten, Chief-Education Division-US Agency for International Development; Mr. Ed Villars, President-Capanis Networks, Ms. Debbie Meyer, President-Dilday Meyer & Associates.
Fellow sponsors included Jabu Stone USA Inc., Putamayo Music and Starr African Rum.
For more information, please visit www.educationafrica.com or call +27.11.888.6043 (South Africa).
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