Advocacy
In his dual capacity as CEO of the Ubuntu Institute and spokesperson/activist on the United Nations’ Millennium Development Goals, Prince Cedza Dlamini travels the world speaking to young people, academics, scholars and other interested parties about the goals and especially about what is happening in Africa. He seeks ways in which everyone can contribute towards achieving these goals.
The Advocacy speaking tour is an annual event, held every February and October in North America, mainly addressing universities, NGOs and youth leadership and development conferences.
For samples of speeches and presentations or the annual calendar, please visit our Resources and Events Calendar pages respectively.
Speaking Topics
- Ubuntu: The philosophy
- UN Millennium Development Goals: Youth engagement
- Social Entrepreneurship: How to make organizations sustainable
- Leadership: Qualities of great leaders – lessons for youth
- Service-Learning in Southern Africa: How, why and where to get involved
For more information, please visit Cedza Dlamini’s website or The Lavin Agency website.
For bookings in the USA, please contact or visit The Lavin Agency website.
For South African bookings (March-September), please contact or visit the Speakers of Note website.
Testimonials
“Hearing about your experiences and perspective was so powerful to us all. It was truly an honor to be able to listen to your words. You are a wonderful role model for all these kids (and myself!) and I feel very lucky to have gotten the opportunity to spend some time in your presence.�
– Alicia Horwitz, teacher, The Atrium School, Massachusetts, USA
“The Millennium Development Goals are such a daunting task, but you made it seem so realistic for us to achieve them our lifetime. Thank you for talking to our school about the issues we face in the world today at a time of such a critical need for hope. Your words were inspiring and I wish we had more time and more people to listen to your message. You are a leader our generation has been waiting for. Truly unforgettable!�
– Mark Davis, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts
“Seeing what you have done and reading your vision has inspired this South African.�
– Yandisa Gulwa, South Africa