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"An ancient African word meaning ""humanity to others"". It is often described as reminding us that ""I am what I am because of who we all are"". When we live in a world that celebrates individual success while downplaying the role of others in achieving our dreams. We often forget that others play an equal part in our achievements. When you share your gratitude, you will rise up higher than you could ever dream of. Let's celebrate and honor other people who have helped us along the way. Ubuntu: On Whose Sholders We Stand is a collection of inspired authors sharing their tales of giving humanity to others. FEATURING AUTHORS: Tererai Trent, Bettina Danganbarr, Sarah Blake, Bianca F Stawiarski, Celia Malahlela, Chiedza Malunga, Elisabeth Gabauer, Jen Hagen, Judy Cheung-Wood, Karen McDermott, Kellie Hackney, Lisa Benson, Margaret Williams, Miranda Murray, Raquelle Roulette, Scharrell Jackson, Vikki Speller Forward by Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York AUTHOR: Gifted with natural charisma that inspires people from all walks of life, Dr. Trent's compelling story motivates people to fight for their own dreams, as well as the dreams of others, as she demonstrates in her new book, The Awakened Woman – Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams (Atria/Enliven Books), including a foreword by Oprah Winfrey. A two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tererai was named by Oprah as her “All-Time Favorite Guest” and received a $1.5 million donation to rebuild her childhood elementary school in recognition of her tenacity and never-give-up attitude. With the firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty and a desire to give back to her community, Dr. Trent founded Tererai Trent International. Through strategic partnerships with Oprah Winfrey and Save the Children, Dr. Trent's mission to provide universal access to quality education while also empowering rural communities is now being realized. Eleven schools are being built in Zimbabwe and education has been improved for over 6,000 children so far. And this is only the beginning."

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Dr. Tererai Trent's collection of stories speaks to what I have always believed in life-our humanity is connected when kindness shines through and there is a deep bond that's formed between people and among nations when they feel seen and valued. I have followed Dr. Trent's work ever since I first read some of her writing. I love how she creates a beautiful world through education. I'm delighted to write the foreword for this book, Ubuntu: On Whose Shoulders We Stand, an anthology written by Tererai Trent and an amazing group of phenomenal women. Dr. Trent's anthology comprises of remarkable lived experiences that not only warm our hearts but also inspire us to be the shoulders that others can stand upon. I'm truly inspired to see a cadre of women honoring and celebrating the heroines and sheroes who paved the path to their dreams, especially during the most challenging times of their journeys. Without a shadow of a doubt, Tererai believes that the chances of achieving our dreams in life are greater when our passion for them collides with others who believe and support us. While each story celebrates the heroes and sheroes who paved the way for these women, these lived experiences offer life lessons for global healing while nurturing the essence of our humanity that exists inside us all. 2 Sarah Ferguson, Duchess Of York Tererai, my friend, please accept my gratitude for sharing ubuntu with the world. Thank you for allowing us to stand on each other's shoulders. To the authors in this book, thank you for your brave voices and for tapping into what makes us human beings-ubuntu. Indeed, as your stories crystalize the essence of our humanity, this is what ultimately heals the world. Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

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"Dr. Tererai Trent is one of today's most internationally recognized voices for quality education and women's empowerment.Gifted with natural charisma that inspires people from all walks of life, Dr. Trent's compelling story motivates people to fight for their own dreams, as well as the dreams of others, as she demonstrates in her new book, The Awakened Woman - Remembering & Reigniting Our Sacred Dreams (Atria/Enliven Books), including a foreword by Oprah Winfrey.Rooted in humble beginnings, Tererai grew up in a cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe, in a country known as Rhodesia under colonial rule, where cultural practices and a war that liberated her country charted the course of her life. Due to traditional women's roles and cultural norms, Tererai did not have the opportunity to go to school. Undeterred, she still dreamed of an education and determinedly taught herself to read and write from her brother's schoolbooks.Despite being married young and having four children by the time she was eighteen, she never lost sight of her dreams. As a young mother without a high school diploma, Tererai met a woman who would profoundly impact her life: Jo Luck, president and CEO of Heifer International. She told Tererai, ""If you believe in your dreams, they are achievable."" With this inspiration and her own mother's encouragement, Tererai wrote down her dreams of going to America for higher education, sealed them in a tin can, and buried them under a rock, ultimately redesigning the blueprint of her life.Dr. Trent could not have imagined that her steadfast determination, hard work and belief in her dreams would eventually earn her multiple degrees, and a prominent global platform with world leaders and international businesses and audiences where she advocates for universal access to quality education.A two-time guest on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Tererai was named by Oprah as her ""All-Time Favorite Guest"" and received a $1.5 million donation to rebuild her childhood elementary school in recognition of her tenacity and never-give-up attitude. With the firm belief that education is the pathway out of poverty and a desire to give back to her community, Dr. Trent founded Tererai Trent International.Through strategic partnerships with Oprah Winfrey and Save the Children, Dr. Trent's mission to provide universal access to quality education while also empowering rural communities is now being realized. Eleven schools are being built in Zimbabwe and education has been improved for over 6,000 children so far. And this is only the beginning."

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