Today, The Countess of Wessex as Global Ambassador of 100WHF’s Next Generation initiatives carried out following engagements in New York, United States of America.
In the morning, HRH attended Next Gen breakfast discussion with young women currently in the industry.
11 November is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Poppy Day. From 2014 until 2018, this day takes on added significance as it marks the centenary of the First World War years.
During the First World War, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare. In many parts of the world, people observe a two-minute silence at 11am on 11 November.
In Poland we celebrate a National Independence Day to commemorate the anniversary of the restoration of Poland's sovereignty as the Second Polish Republic in 1918, after 123 years of partition by the Russian Empire, the Kingdom of Prussia and the Habsburg Empire. It is a non-working day in my country.
The Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden commemorates the 67 British victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. It was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 6, 2010.
Originally planned as The British Memorial Garden, it was officially named The British Garden at Hanover Square by Prince Harry on May 29, 2009.
On May 2, 2012, it was renamed as 'Queen Elizabeth II September 11th Garden' at a rededication ceremony led by the Dean of Westminster Abbey. This was to include victims of other Commonwealth countries who died in the September 11, 2001 attacks.
For full history & more information about the garden click here.
This was followed with a visit to the very poignant place - 9/11 Memorial and Museum at 180 Greenwich St World Trade Center in New York.
HRH started her visit at one of the Memorial Reflection Pools where she paid her respects to the victims of 9/11 attacks. The memories of that day are still with me, and I don't think they will ever leave me. I'm cetain it was a very emotional moment for HRH.
As part of ongoing commitment to honoring USA’s veterans, 9/11 Memorial recognizes the U.S. military service of those who were killed on September 11, 2001, by placing a yellow rose at each veteran's name.
The Countess of Wessex has left a bouquet of flowers with handwritten note that reads "In memory of those who lost their lives so tragically. Sophie."
Memorial is "honoring the lives of those who were lost is at the heart of our mission. Occupying eight of the 16 acres at the World Trade Center, the Memorial is a tribute to the past and a place of hope for the future."
The Countess also visited the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to pay her respects to the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks of 26th February 1993 and 11th September 2001.
Between where the twin towers of the World Trade Center once stood, a concrete wall now exists. The wall, one of the most deeply personal aspects of the 9/11 Memorial Museum, separates the public area from a repository of nearly 8,000 unidentified human remains.
The installation surrounding the "No day shall erase you from the memory of time" Virgil quote is called “Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That Tuesday Morning.” The artist Spencer Finch designed the installation. He painted 2,983 watercolors to represent each of the victims of the attacks, each unique, just like the people who were taken from us too soon. Source.
The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution concerned with exploring the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing significance.
Representatives from the 9/11 Memorial guided HRH The Countess of Wessex around the 9/11 Museum where HRH toured the Memorial's powerful permanent exhibition.
Wonderful gallery of pictures can be found via Zimbio, click here. People did a small article, here. For Hello article here.
In the evening, The Countess of Wessex as Global Ambassador, attended a New York Gala fundraiser, where money were raised for 100WHF Foundation’s Next Generation initiatives.
During New York Gala, HRH The Countess of Wessex delivered powerful keynote speech in which she said: “By sharing good practice and supporting the next generation we will effect change across the board. One day gender balance will become a non-issue and we will celebrate successful young people regardless of sex. Congratulations to this year's Awardees for using their success to encourage others to aspire to wanting more”. To read the full speech click here.
To achieve its goal of investing in the Next Generation, 100WHF will partner with four non-profit organizations - Forté Foundation, CAIA Association, Girls Who Invest, and Smart Woman Securities - in 2016 and 2017 to encourage young women to look more favorably at a career in finance and investments; to create educational opportunities and access points to support young women who want to join the industry; and to facilitate an ongoing peer network for young women in the industry.
The Gala was held at Cipriani 42nd Street with a live performance by the Young People’s Chorus of New York City conducted by Associate Conductor Elizabeth Núñez for over 525 industry guests. Kayla Tausche, CNBC Reporter, served as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.
Additionally, five 2015 North American Industry Leadership Award honorees were recognized at the Gala for their leadership in good corporate governance and contributions to the industry, as well as their participation in the milestone of 100WHF’s 500th Industry Education event.
Michelle Edkins, Managing Director and Global Head of Corporate Governance and Responsible Investment, BlackRock
Bess Joffe, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Governance, TIAA-CREF
Rakhi Kumar, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Governance, State Street Global Advisors
Anne Sheehan, Director, Corporate Governance, CalSTRS
Anne Simpson, Director of Corporate Governance, Investment Office, CalPERS
100 Women in Hedge Funds has announced afterwards that during its 14th annual New York Gala the organization has raised over $1.3 million for 100WHF Foundation to support its Celebrating Education - Investing in the Next Generation initiatives.
Since its formation in 2001, 100WHF has raised more than $36 million globally for philanthropic causes in the areas of Women's and Family Health, Education and Mentoring.
Full press release can be found here. Gallery of pictures via Zimbio, click here.
Outfit & jewellery: Day: New navy dress, didn't get the chance to look for it yet. Earrings which debuted a month ago or so. So far no ID. They look like made of sterling silver and amber. Clutch by Sophie Habsburg Design in Ginny Style. Watch by Longines, I believe from "Le Grande Classic" collection. GIANVITO ROSSI Bari 85 patent-leather court shoes in pale pink. Buckley Sparkle London poppy brooch in support of The Royal British Legion.
Evening: New red dress by Dior, not sure if it's bespoke, or very recent line, which isn't online yet. Earrings by Dior from 2015 cruise collection. Part of Mise en Dior collection. Not available online. Clutch by Sophie Habsburg Design called Moneypenny in red/burgundy. Prada Brown Suede Pointtoe Pumps. Poppy brooch as above.
2nd Day of New York visit as Global Ambassador of 100WHF’s Next Generation initiatives
Rating: 4.5
Diposkan Oleh: sho fia
0 comments:
Post a Comment