Name: Candice Mama
Position: Former Co-CEO, AIME
Bio: Candice Mama is a globally recognised peace and reconciliation leader whose remarkable journey of forgiveness has inspired millions. Named by Vogue as one of the world’s top 33 most inspiring women alongside Michelle Obama and Malala Yousafzai, and honored by the African Union and United Nations among the Top 20 African Women, Candice first came to prominence through the acclaimed documentary It’s a Pleasure to Meet You, which chronicles her courageous act of forgiving her father’s murderer, apartheid assassin Eugene De Kock. Author of Forgiveness Redefined, and host of an international podcast, she has shared global stages with change makers and inspired audiences worldwide. A former Co-CEO of AIME, Candice has also co-led the UN-backed Women Power initiative in South Africa, and mentored indigenous and post-conflict communities. Candice's work continues to illuminate the transformative power of empathy and forgiveness to heal and unite humanity.
