Graça Machel
Founder at Community Development Foundation
Profile
Graça Simbine Machel is the founder of the Community Development Foundation, founded in 1994, where she holds the title of Chairman.
She is also the founder of The Elders Foundation, founded in 2007, where she holds the title of Deputy Chairman.
Additionally, she is the founder of The African Leadership University, founded in 2013, where she holds the title of Chancellor.
Ms. Machel's current job(s) include Chairman at GAVI Alliance (United States) and Chancellor at the University of Cape Town.
Ms. Machel's former job(s) include Director at The Synergos Institute, Inc., Director at the International Crisis Group, Director at the United Nations Foundation, Independent Non-Executive Director at PME African Infrastructure Opportunities Plc (2010-2014), Director at Better World Fund, Inc., Director at the Forum for African Women Educationalists, and Director at The Africa Leadership Forum.
Graça Machel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Foundation | Founder | 2010-11-07 |
| GAVI Alliance (United States) | Chairman | 2010-11-07 |
| University of Cape Town | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Elders Foundation
 The Elders Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Elders Foundation provides peace and human rights services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2007 by Graça Simbine Machel, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. David Nussbaum has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Founder | 2007-07-17 |
The African Leadership University
 The African Leadership University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services African Leadership University is a network of institutions with operations in both Mauritius and Rwanda. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programs. The company was founded by Fred Swaniker and Graça Machel in 2013 and is headquartered in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. | Founder | 2012-12-31 |
Former positions of Graça Machel
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PME AFRICAN INFRASTRUCTURE OPPORTUNITIES PLC | Director/Board Member | 2014-07-16 |
The Synergos Institute, Inc.
 The Synergos Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Synergos Institute, Inc. addresses poverty and social injustice through collaboration. The firm enables organization work in with community development, tailors giving programs for wealthy families and individuals to channel their funds into poverty-ending work. The company was founded in 1986 by Peggy Dulany and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Better World Fund, Inc.
 Better World Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Better World Fund, Inc. supports charitable causes. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and works to support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Africa Leadership Forum | Director/Board Member | - |
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The Synergos Institute, Inc.
The Synergos Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Synergos Institute, Inc. addresses poverty and social injustice through collaboration. The firm enables organization work in with community development, tailors giving programs for wealthy families and individuals to channel their funds into poverty-ending work. The company was founded in 1986 by Peggy Dulany and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
International Crisis Group
 International Crisis Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services International Crisis Group is a non-profit organization that works to prevent wars and shape policies. The non-profit company is based in Brussels, BE and has subsidiaries in the United States. The CEO of the Belgian company is Gareth Evans. | Commercial Services |
United Nations Foundation
 United Nations Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous United Nations Foundation provides advocacy, grant making and partnership services to the United Nations. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and provide support to the United Nations. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous |
PME African Infrastructure Opportunities Plc
 PME African Infrastructure Opportunities Plc Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous PME African Infrastructure Opportunities Plc engages in the provision of investment services in infrastructure projects across sub-Saharan Africa. It operates through the Transport, Leasehold Property, and Other segments. The Transport segment refers to the railway projects. The Other segment is the income and expenses of the company such as such as income on un-invested funds and corporate expenses. The company was founded on June 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Douglas, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous |
Better World Fund, Inc.
Better World Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Better World Fund, Inc. supports charitable causes. It builds and implements public-private partnerships to address problems and works to support for the UN through advocacy and public outreach. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
| GAVI Alliance (United States) | Miscellaneous |
| Forum for African Women Educationalists | |
The Elders Foundation
The Elders Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Elders Foundation provides peace and human rights services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2007 by Graça Simbine Machel, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. David Nussbaum has been the CEO of the company since 2016. | Commercial Services |
The African Leadership University
The African Leadership University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services African Leadership University is a network of institutions with operations in both Mauritius and Rwanda. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and executive education programs. The company was founded by Fred Swaniker and Graça Machel in 2013 and is headquartered in Pamplemousses, Mauritius. | Consumer Services |
| Community Development Foundation | Miscellaneous |
| The Africa Leadership Forum |
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