Fikelephi Jackson | |
|---|---|
| Born | Fikelephi Jackson |
| Occupation(s) | Philanthropist, Gospel minister |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Spouse | Colin Jackson |
| Website | https://fikelephijackson.co.uk/ |
Fikelephi Jackson is a British philanthropist,[1] author, television personality, mentor and founder of Against All Odds Still Standing Charity.[2][3] She is a minister of the gospel and founder of Fikelephi Jackson Ministries.[4][5]
Fikelephi Jackson was born in Matabeleland, Zimbabwe where she grew up before migrating to the United Kingdom. She rose to prominance when she published her first book in 2013 titled Against All Odds, I Survived.[6][7] The book was also nominated for Book of the Year award at the Zimbabwe Music and Arts Awards.[8] The success of her book inspired her to launch a humanitarian organisation in 2014 called Against All Odds Still Standing Charity (AOS)[9][10] through which she is known to rebuild lives, regain dignity through education, social development and health as well as empowerment for women and girls who have been affected by domestic violence and also raises funds to pay school fees for students in Africa most notably in Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi where she has worked with the Malawi government. In the United Kingdom, she worked with Victim Support UK. In 2022 she co-authored a book with her mentorship group members titled Incredible Eagles.[11][12][13]
Fikelephi is a presenter and producer for a weekly TV show, "Untold Stories".[14] She also presents on radio show called, Against All Odds on Oasis Universal Radio.[15][16]
Awards
edit- BEFFTA Awards 2015 - Best Author (Nomination)[17]
- Malawi Achievers Awards UK 2016 - International Recognition Award[18]
- Wise Women Awards (WWA) - Advocate for those suffering domestic violence[19][20]
- Zimbabwe Achievers Awards 2017 - Community Honorary Award (Services to Charitable Causes)[21][22]
- Women4Africa 2017 - Humanitarian of the year[23]
- National Diversity Awards 2019 shortlist[24][25]
- BEFFTA Awards 2020 - Radio Personality of the year (Nomination)[26]
- Wisdom for Women International 2021 - Womanhood Award, Lift Effects Award
- Women4Africa 2023 - Humanitarian of the year[27]
Personal life
editFikelephi Jackson is married to Colin Jackson. She has seven children of which one of them died in a car crash in 2008.[28][29]
References
edit- ^ "Fikelephi Jackson – United Kingdom (UK) | WEF". April 13, 2016.
- ^ "Meeting Fikelephi Jackson who survived 'Against All Odds' | By BBC News Africa | Facebook" – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ "Against All Odds charity hold UK fundraising dinner for 'Mission to Malawi 2015' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. April 15, 2015.
- ^ "Fikelephi Jackson pre-launches her charity: Against all odds still standing". Bulawayo24 News.
- ^ Media, Gambakwe (March 30, 2021). "Bulawayo Woman Drills Borehole For Mabutweni Community". Gambakwe Media.
- ^ "Against All Odds by Fikelephi Jackson | Waterstones".
- ^ "Ground-breaking Interview with Fikelephi Jackson". umthwakazireview.byo24.com.
- ^ Radio, Nehanda (November 14, 2013). "List of nominees for ZIMAA UK Awards".
- ^ projects, Webdev-Fintech web (July 7, 2021). "Mabutweni residents receive donation".
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/zimbabwe/chronicle-zimbabwe/20210327/281612423371406 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Leading UK African mentor to launch, books, film in Zim". April 24, 2022.
- ^ Newsday, The Standard and. "There is hope in marriage". Southern Eye.
- ^ "On a mission to save Malawi – Fikelephi Jackson hosts Dare to Dream fundraising". April 17, 2015.
- ^ "(EP4) THE UNTOLD STORIES with Fikelephi Jackson on LCBN TV UK 09/03/2022" – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Dr. Fikelephi Jackson is, an Award-Winning Humanitarian Activist". clevenard.com.
- ^ "Fikelephi Jackson | Wise Women Awards". www.wisewomenawards.org.
- ^ News, Janice aka Miss Mad (October 22, 2015). "UK EVENT: 7th BEFFTA AWARDS 2015 Nominations".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201604260317.html#google_vignette
- ^ Writer, Staff (April 9, 2017). "Wise Women Making An Impact". Voice Online.
- ^ "WWA Award Winners 2017 | Wise Women Awards". www.wisewomenawards.org.
- ^ "Zim Achievers Awards UK 2017 winners list | Three Men On a Boat". May 8, 2017.
- ^ https://zimbuzz.co.zw/2017/05/08/zimbabwe-achievers-awards-honours-community-pioneers-and-legends/
- ^ "From hairdresser of the year to author of the year: Winners and nominees for the Women 4 Africa 2017 awards". June 10, 2017.
- ^ Team, WATC Admin (July 5, 2019). "The National Diversity Awards announce 2019 shortlist".
- ^ "The National Diversity Awards Announce 2019 Shortlist". July 2, 2019.
- ^ "2020 NOMINEES « BEFFTA AWARDS".
- ^ "Women4Africa™ 2023 Gold List – Women4Africa". March 25, 2023.
- ^ News, Janice aka Miss Mad (February 28, 2008). "UK NEWS: RISING R&B SINGER DIES WITH FRIENDS IN M1 CRASH".
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Losing My Daughter and Overcoming Grief - Fikelephi Jackson | NONI S1E7" – via www.youtube.com.