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THE ART OF PHILANTHROPY

Philanthropist

Dame Dr. Munni Ironne

Dame Dr. Munni Irone is not only a global goal of cultural awareness is that unity States for students not to have so many
peace leader, author, celebrity-coach, hu- will create world peace. loans and what can we do internation-
manitarian, human rights advocate, and ally when giving aid to people.
spiritual teacher. She is the voice for global Another organization founded by Dame
peace and service. She provides oppor- Dr. Munni Irone is Wisdomland Inter- AMM: You have said your mission in
tunity to all people of diverse class, race, national, which is the first self-sustainable life is to build a shelter before you die,
nationality and status, that would not oth- shelter running on a check and balance and you are achieving this with Wis-
erwise be available. She splits her gener- system. Wisdomland is built to combat domland International. Why is this your
ous time between multiple humanitarian hunger, provide shelter and train unfortu- mission and how did you arrive at it?
efforts. Bringing peace and prosperity to nate women, children, men and animals MI: I am a domestic abuse survivor.
her community and all over the world is so that they can become self-sufficient. During that time, I was asking myself
her passion and she has devoted her life’s why me? I have been a good girl. I
work to this cause. AMM: Do you believe in the “practice then asked myself how abusers come
what you preach” philosophy? about, and I realized all abusers have
Dame Dr. Munni Irone is not driven by MI: When I was 27, I told my mom I commonalities – an abuser regardless
financial gains, she is driven by the pas- wanted to share my messages with the of any gender is an abuser. Men have
sion to help others. She has founded and world. She said, do whatever you want no place to go – men are taught not
self-funded multiple organizations. One to do, and I will follow you. It’s all about to express their emotions. I came up
of those is a non-profit founded in 2015, sharing. Whatever I am doing people love with this self-sustainable shelter for
Art4PeaceAwards, which recognizes me for who I am – I am very organic. Peo- men, women, children and animals. I
those who are leading the global efforts ple have a lot of faith in me. have to do this shelter and I have never
for peace. The Art4PeaceAwards consists asked anyone for money or donations.
of seven categories (music, dance, cine- AMM: What are your future goals for Art-
ma, culinary arts, martial arts, painting 4PeaceAwards? For more information on Dame Dr. Munni
arts, and king/queen) and brings togeth- MI: I work with country leaders to cre- Irone and her humanitarian organizations, visit
er nominees from seven continents to ate jobs all over the world. I want to im- art4peaceawards.org.
teach people to be proud of their own prove the economy of the country. I have
culture, while learning about others. The proposed, what can we do in the United

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