ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK, JO NGANDA FROM UGANDA – PUBLICIST, CHARITY CAMPAIGNER & FOUNDER OF KITENGE FESTIVAL UK

Jo Nganda has made an outstanding contribution to the African Community and Business for over 13 years through her organisation Jozyz Agency an Events Planning and PR organisation which has won her two International Achievers Awards for Best Publicist Company(Jozyz Agency)  and Best Event Promoter (Kitenge Festival UK). 

Jo has held several paid and unpaid directorship roles to date. Notably, she is Director of Kitenge Festival UK a non-profit community body which aims to promote African fashion, culture, business & the arts in the UKThe one day event is a unique platform which showcases Africa’s valuable, distinctive and unique heritage in a carnival/celebration atmosphere whilst instilling a sense of African pride. The event is designed to appeal to people who take an active role in setting the mould for cultural trends and the overall ingenuity within the African Community in the UK with an aim to bring together local communities and the general public bridging cultural gaps and promoting community cohesion. Now in its 5th year Kitenge Festival UK is FREE to the public. This year’s festival attracted it’s biggest crowd yet in terms of participation and we have no doubt next year will be even bigger.  More on the festival at http://www.fashionpitug.com/interview-jo-nganda-founder-of-kitenge-festival-uk/

Charity

Jo’s started  an annual charitable initiative called Hope Alive Mission for Abused Children and Women charities in UK and Africa to support victims of domestic abuse a cause which is very close to her heart.

She Founded the Ladyboss Networking Event that aims to get together Women to inspire through their chosen careers. 

All these projects are self under and unpaid.

Jo is very well connected and has contributed greatly to the British and African communities forging strong relationships with businesses and community leaders. 

 

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Contact info

Twitter @jozyzagency

Twitter @kitengefestuk

Facebook: Kitenge Festival UK

Facebook: Jo Nganda

Instagram: @jozyzagency

Instagram: @kitengefestivaluk

Instagram: @@kitengefesrivaluk

Instagram: @JozyzAagency

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