Encouragement

Oprah Winfrey is a remarkable individual known worldwide for her philanthropy and sincere interest in helping people overcome challenges and achieve their dreams.

Over the years she has offered herself as someone who has faced much difficulty in life and prevailed with a sense of purpose and hope. Through television, Oprah has been able to connect with viewers around the world as she shares stories of both hardship and triumph, in turn allowing people to see the best of themselves and others as they relate to those experiences.

She has created a legacy of accomplishment that continues to uplift audiences throughout the world. Recognized personally and professionally by many organizations for her tireless efforts, Oprah’s achievements include receiving the U.N. Association of the USA’s Global Humanitarian Action Award and the National Academy of Television Arts & Science’s Lifetime Achievement Award. She is also credited with leading the National Child Protection Act and for establishing the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls - South Africa.

Her professionalism, compassion, generosity and encouragement of action by example are inspiring. She is truly a force for good.