WDB Trust pays tribute to Dr Anne Letsebe, a lifelong advocate for women’s empowerment
WDB Trust pays tribute to Dr Anne Letsebe, a lifelong advocate for women’s empowerment
Patrons
A Life of Service Celebrated: Zanele Mbeki Receives Honorary Doctorate from Wits University
On 26 May 2025, our founder and visionary, Zanele Mbeki, was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Science by the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in recognition of her decades-long contribution to social development, gender equity, and women’s economic empowerment in South Africa and across the continent.
WDB Trust Remembers Our Beloved Patron, Gertrude Shoppe
Born on 15 August 1925, Ma Shope’s life was defined by courage, clarity of purpose, and a lifelong commitment to the empowerment of African women.