Philippi Village CEO Bushra Razack, Wins Prestigious Forty Under 40 Award
Philippi Village CEO Bushra Razack, Wins Prestigious Forty Under 40 Award. NPO, Philippi Village is elated to announce that their CEO, Bushra Razack, has been awarded a coveted place on the highly esteemed Forty Under 40 list, in recognition of her exceptional achievements and influential leadership in Community Development. On Saturday the 8th of September, at the Forty Under 40 South Africa Awards, Bushra took home the trophy for best in Community Development.
“This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the incredible Philippi Village team and the support of the community” Bushra said. “Our community, team, board and partners have co-created this project. We understand the power of collective action. This win is ours”.
Bushra’s contributions to Philippi Village have set new benchmarks. Her innovative approach and unwavering commitment have positively impacted the Philippi area in a way that is leading towards transformational change. This is because she always places the community at the heart of program design and processes. Her work is community centered and recognises the community as the experts.
Philippi Village is a business and community hub in Philippi, Cape Town. The organisation houses local businesses, nurture entrepreneurs, develop skills and support job creation. It further has an amphitheatre, conference centre, City of Cape Town’s Crossroads Library, a 5-a-side soccer field and a creche.
“This achievement is not just a win for Bushra but also a win for each member of our Philippi Village family. We are immensely proud of this accomplishment, and we look forward to many more milestones on this remarkable journey of building an inclusive, safe and creative environment, where we put the our people at the heart of the solutions.” the organisation said in a LinkedIn post.
This accolade celebrates not only Bushra’s achievements but also the dynamic and diverse spirit of Philippi. Her journey exemplifies the aspirations of many young professionals looking to make a significant impact in their respective fields.
