Miss Universe 1999
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In 1999 Mpule became the first woman to represent Botswana at the Miss Universe pageant, and she won, becoming the first black African woman to win an international pageant. Following her historic win Botswana Post launched five commemorative postage stamps of Mpule, and the government of Botswana established the Mpule Kwelagobe’s Children Center, a home for AIDS orphans. During her reign, she was awarded Freedom of the City keys to Gaborone (Botswana), Port of Spain (Trinidad) and Asunción (Paraguay) along with dozen of other honors and recognitions in the +25 countries she visited. |
Human Health Rights Activist
Recognized for her advocacy for women to have greater access to sexual and reproductive health care, including maternal healthcare, Mpule was awarded the Jonathan Mann Human Health Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Human Health Rights Activist
Recognized for her advocacy for women to have greater access to sexual and reproductive health care, including maternal healthcare, Mpule was awarded the Jonathan Mann Human Health Rights Award by the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC).
Humanitarian
In 2000 Mpule established the Mpule Kwelagobe Foundation in Botswana and hosted high profile benefit events attended by former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, former President of Botswana…
Humanitarian
In 2000 Mpule established the Mpule Kwelagobe Foundation in Botswana and hosted high profile benefit events attended by former South African President Nelson Mandela and his wife, Graca Machel, former President of Botswana…
Television Host
A dynamic television host and personality, Mpule has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN, hosted the Aloha Hawaii Parade on CBS, Back-to-Back Music Videos on VH-1, and served as a correspondent for a CNN Inside Africa special on HIV/AIDS.
Television Host
A dynamic television host and personality, Mpule has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN, hosted the Aloha Hawaii Parade on CBS, Back-to-Back Music Videos on VH-1, and served as a correspondent for a CNN Inside Africa special on HIV/AIDS.
Eco-Lifestyle Expert
Eco-conscious lifestyles span many categories, from healthy & ecological lifestyles, green building & eco-tourism, to alternative transportation & clean energy.
Eco-Lifestyle Expert
Eco-conscious lifestyles span many categories, from healthy & ecological lifestyles, green building & eco-tourism, to alternative transportation & clean energy.
Global Leader for Tomorrow
World Economic Forum Young Global Leader In 2006, the World Economic Forum selected Mpule to join a newly formed, unique, multi-stakeholder community. The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a community of the world’s most extraordinary leaders who are 40
Global Leader for Tomorrow
World Economic Forum Young Global Leader In 2006, the World Economic Forum selected Mpule to join a newly formed, unique, multi-stakeholder community. The Forum of Young Global Leaders is a community of the world’s most extraordinary leaders who are 40
International Spokesmodel
Mpule works with Eco-Conscious and Green lifestyle brands that support her passion for Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Environmentalism . She has served as a spokesmodel for luxury & lifestyle brands, and has appeared on the cover and in the pages
International Spokesmodel
Mpule works with Eco-Conscious and Green lifestyle brands that support her passion for Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Environmentalism . She has served as a spokesmodel for luxury & lifestyle brands, and has appeared on the cover and in the pages
UN Goodwill Ambassador
A dynamic television host and personality, Mpule has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN, hosted the Aloha Hawaii Parade on CBS, Back-to-Back Music Videos on VH-1, and served as a correspondent for a CNN Inside Africa special on
UN Goodwill Ambassador
A dynamic television host and personality, Mpule has appeared on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CNN, hosted the Aloha Hawaii Parade on CBS, Back-to-Back Music Videos on VH-1, and served as a correspondent for a CNN Inside Africa special on