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Book SynopsisCan't!’ is not a word in Chaplin’s vocabulary. From humble beginnings he realised that the only way to change his world was to act ? a philosophy that has stood him good stead ever since, first with a 26 year-career in banking from which he took the bold step to establish the South African Ubuntu Foundation.
Trade ReviewKevin stands tall as one of South Africa’s most visionary, selfless and unifying leaders. Brett Tollman, Chief Executive, The Travel Corporation I know Kevin to be a very determined and solution-driven person, who through commitment and very astute managerial skills, was able to ensure that the Amy Foundation would survive and thrive. Ahmed Kathrada, political activist, Rivonia trialist, ANC MP
Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; 1. My early childhood; 2. Upon finishing school; 3. Joining Barclays Bank and early married life; 4. Semi-grating to Johannesburg; 5. Shifting landscapes; 6. Four years to turn the tide in Cape Town; 7. Inspiring mentors; 8. Corporate Social Investment/Responsibility (CSI/CSR); 9. To leave or not to leave; 10. The calling of Ubuntu – ‘that which unites’; 11. My four-point SA Ubuntu business plan; 12. Musings of a keynote speaker; 13. Amy Biehl Foundation on the horizon; 14. Leaping to the rescue; 15. From fairways to staffing; 16. Hosting Ubuntu festivals; 17. Creating sustainability by diversifying income; 18. New name, new logo; 19. Making the impossible, possible; 20. Current Amy Foundation programmes; 21. When bad things happen to good people – how to not only survive but thrive again; 22. Ukuhamba kukubona – Travel opens a window to the world; 23. EAICY board adventures; 24. Combating racism and anti-semitism; 25. Building international partnerships; 26. Keeping my dreams alive; In Conclusion; Acknowledgements
