Betty Makoni to host event celebrating “Never Again” campaign

London – The founder of the Girl Child Network, Betty Makoni, will on Saturday host an event celebrating her “Never Again” campaign at the Thurrock Hotel in Essex. 

Speaking to Nehanda Radio on Friday, Makoni said the event marks the second anniversary of her “Never Again” book which was launched in April last year.

The book traces how at age six “Betty Makoni’s life tragically fell apart. She fell victim to rape while a child vendor. At age nine, her mother died in domestic violence, forcing her to be a mother instead of a daughter.”

The book documents her trials and tribulations including her work in Zimbabwe helping vulnerable girls and women who suffered rape and domestic violence.

“I am burying the past pain and mobilizing other women survivors for a grassroots campaign to stop violence against women and girls. We are also officially launching our 5 year report to show the global impact of our work.”

Makoni said the event will also be honour Malawi president Joyce Banda for her work in stopping violence against women.

The event will be restricted to 200 guests. The dress code is strictly purple and tickets cost £40 inclusive of your dinner and donation to the campaign.

Organisers have advised that in order for guests and participants to get the most out of the day, the event starts at 3pm sharp with book signing and networking as well as pictures on the purple carpet.

Special guests on the day will include New York based poet, Tantra Zawadi, Nigerian female musician Esse Agesse who is based in Ireland and musical couple Femi Iloyi and Roucheon Iloyi who will perform their long awaited song, Never Again. Musician Roy Mourton will also give a solo performance.

Guest speakers to give inspirational and empowering messages will include Ifrah Amhed, a renowned FGM activist and campaigner from Ireland, Anita Bradshaw, Spiwe Harper, Lindani Masuku, Fikelephi Jackson, Sandra Lewis, Angelah Gomah, Leah African Designer and Florence Jemwa Kadondo.

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The Thurrock Hotel

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RM19 1YN Aveley

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