Thuso Mbedu and Charlize Theron. Picture: Instagram @thuso.mbedu
Some of South Africa’s best exports Thuso Mbedu and Charlize Theron are doing their bit to help the region of Southern Africa.
The award-winning actors were spotted together over the weekend in West Hollywood for Charlize Theron’s Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) anniversary.
Thuso said it was a privilege to attend Charlize’s event and witness the work she has done for the youth for the past decade and a half.
Thuso and Charlize took selfies together as they celebrated young leaders in Southern Africa.
Taking to Instagram to praise Charlize, The Woman King actor wrote: “I had the privilege of celebrating 15 years of service with @ctaop. To witness the massive change that @charlizeafrica and the team have done was not only awe-inspiring but it also filled me with so much hope. In those young leaders who have been actively impacted – there’s great hope for a better future.
“To the youth of South Africa: you matter- more than your circumstances will let you believe. We believe in the power that rests in you and be encouraged as there are people who are actively fighting for you.
“To the rest: Do what you can with what you have and watch it change the world. Use your voice, your resources, [and] your community. There’s nothing as “too little” when it comes to making change for the better.”
In a promotional video of the outreach project’s work, Charlize is heard saying she is in “awe” of what the young leaders have become by helping change their communities “to have healthier lives to young people in Africa and to the lasting and formative change.”
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Charlize’s foundation is marking its 15 years since its inception and its aims include partnering with community organisations to advance the health, education, and safety of youth living in Southern Africa to create a more equitable future for all.