Betty Makoni

Betty Makoni
Born 22 June 1971 (1971-06-22) (age 40)
Zimbabwe
Residence UK
Nationality Zimbabwean
Alma mater University of Zimbabwe
Known for Gender Activism
Religion Christian
Website
http://girlchildnetworkworldwide.org/

Betty Makoni is a Zimbabwean gender activist who founded the Girl Child Network, which cares for Zimbabwe's young sex abuse victims; the organization has rescued more than 35,000 girls.[1] She earned two degrees from the University of Zimbabwe, and has been awarded numerous national and international awards. Orphaned as a child and sexually abused,[2] Makoni is the principal subject in the documentary film, Tapestries of Hope. She is married with three children.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Child rape survivor saves 'virgin myth' victims". CNN. 2009-10-01. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/06/04/cnnheroes.betty.makoni/index.html. Retrieved 2009-12-27. 
  2. ^ "Child Rights Activist Betty Makoni "Lights Up the Dark" for Abused and Disadvantaged Young Girls". http://thewip.net/contributors/2007/10/zimbabwean_child_rights_activi.html. Retrieved 2010-01-01. 
  3. ^ "Betty Makoni shines in Hollywood, another award". http://www.zimdiaspora.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2324:betty-makoni-shines-in-hollywood-another-award&catid=38:travel-tips&Itemid=18. Retrieved 2009-12-27. 

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