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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>Ryadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 26, 2021 \/PRNewswire\/ \u2014 The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute has awarded the inaugural FII Institute for Humanity award to Dame Gra\u00e7a Machel, international women\u2019s and children\u2019s rights advocate, and Gloria Gaynor, award-winning singer and humanitarian, today. The FII Institute welcomed both to the opening session of FII where Ms. Gaynor performed her hit \u201cI Will Survive\u201d and Ms. Machel gave the opening remarks and a live interview with HRH Princess Reema bint Bandar Al-Saud, Saudi Arabia Ambassador to the United States on the importance of investing in humanity.<\/p>\n

Dame Gra\u00e7a Machel is the former First Lady of Mozambique and South Africa; Chair, The Gra\u00e7a Machel Trust; humanitarian, and women and children\u2019s rights advocate. Dame Machel is the co-founder and Deputy Chair of The Elders, an independent group of global leaders working together for peace, justice and human rights.<\/p>\n

Ms. Gaynor works tirelessly for several charities, with a special emphasis on helping individuals triumph over illness and grief, as well as those who are piecing their lives together after bearing witness to a national tragedy. \u201cI Will Survive,\u201d has become an emotional anthem embraced by survivors and fans around the world.<\/p>\n

The FII Institute for Humanity Award reflects the Institute\u2019s \u2018Impact on Humanity\u2019 agenda and how to make a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity. The FII Institute is a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm that helps turn good ideas into actions, enabling the brightest minds and transforming ideas into real-world solutions across five focus areas: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Education, Healthcare, and Sustainability.<\/p>\n

FII Institute CEO Richard Attias said the award recognises outstanding individuals who have made a positive impact on humanity.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to celebrate their lifelong contributions and efforts in areas such as promoting women\u2019s and children\u2019s\u2019 rights, education, development, as well as art and culture. The FII Institute for Humanity Award is setting new standards for serving people around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first recipients were announced during the 5th Anniversary FII that is taking place under the theme \u201cInvest in Humanity\u201d. Discussions and debates at the event are revolving around the investments that will create the greatest benefits for humanity, as multiple sectors witness a renaissance in the post- COVID era. The platform brings together world leaders, experts, innovators, and media in a global platform to explore pioneering solutions addressing society\u2019s challenges to have a substantial impact on humanity.<\/p>\n

About FII Institute<\/b><\/p>\n

FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Committed to ESG principles, we foster the brightest minds and transform ideas into real- world solutions in five focus areas: AI and Robotics, Education, Healthcare and Sustainability.<\/p>\n

We are in the right place at the right time \u2013 when decision makers, investors and an engaged generation of youth come together in aspiration, energized and ready for change. We harness that energy into three pillars \u2013 THINK, XCHANGE, ACT \u2013 and invest in the innovations that make a difference globally.<\/p>\n

Join us to own, co-create and actualize a brighter, more sustainable future for humanity. www.fii-institute.org<\/p>\n

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