The Long Run

Vivienne Westwood & Andreas Kronthaler

World Renowned Fashion Icons

“My trip to the Zeitz Foundation headquarters in Segera, Kenya this year inspired me, as did their projects and dedication on the ground ... the Foundation is driven by implementing a holistic paradigm that balances conservation, community development, culture and commerce, and I am excited to lend my support to their community development activities.”
Vivienne Westwood

“We try to embrace The Long Run philosophy of acting today for a better tomorrow in our daily life, and this ties in to Vivienne’s idea that people should buy less and choose well.”
Andreas Kronthaler

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Amadou & Mariam

Internationally-acclaimed musical duo from Mali

“Our musical creativity allows us to cross borders, expand horizons and build connections. There is a new opportunity to do so within the Zeitz Foundation, and we are thrilled to embark on The Long Run as a sensible, honest and positive approach to life.”

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Usain Bolt

World Champion Athlete, Olympic Gold Medalist

“Sport is not only a personal passion, but a symbol of the spirit and the ability to achieve any goal we set our minds to. As an Athlete and as an Olympian, I have experienced the true convening power of sport – to come together, in friendly competition, promoting the values of fair play and respect. The Zeitz Foundation promotes these sporting activities that contribute to building a sustainable future while creating a culture of peace.”

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Stephen Hopkins

Award-winning director, writer and producer

“I believe that there are innovative ways in which we can all do more. Whether in support of environmental awareness, conservation projects, or the preservation of culture through film and other forms of art, as a part of an overall plan to combine different perspectives, industries, and ways of thinking, the key—I believe—is to find what is most important to us and translate that into action.”

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Francois-Henri Pinault

Chairman and CEO of PPR

“I believe that every company, small or large, for profit or not-for-profit – regardless of its field, must look into socially responsible and sustainable ways of doing business. It is precisely this approach that the Zeitz Foundation has adopted for its paradigm of sustainable commerce and conservation as they work towards realizing their vision for a safer, more sustainable planet. As a businessman who is also a passionate supporter of culture and art, I am personally inspired by their mission and vision.”

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Mark Coetzee

Artist, writer, art historian and curator

“I am honored to be associated with the Zeitz Foundation.
Their dedication to promoting a holistic approach to understanding our world through art is exemplary.
Their long-term goal of finding creative ways to nurture more positive relationships in the world is nothing short of inspiring.
I join with them in striving to achieve
these goals.”

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Derek De La Harpe

Chartered Accountant

“Securing access to adequate funds for protection, management and development of protected areas is the greatest challenge to wildlife conservation the world over.
The best hope for securing these funds and ensuring sustainability of conservation is through sustainable use of the resources to be conserved.
Educating stakeholders on these needs is a major challenge.”

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Holly Dublin

Senior Conservationist at the Wildlife Conservation Society and Advisor to IUCN

“The challenges for a sustainable future have never been greater and we are at growing risk of losing much of the natural and cultural diversity we most value around the world.
Innovative approaches, novel partnerships and inspirational ways of communicating hold new opportunities for reversing this escalating trend.
The Zeitz Foundation can bring fresh energy, enthusiasm, ideas and build powerful and positive synergies.”

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Colin Jackson

Former Sprinter, 110m World Champion hurdling athlete and Olympic Medalist

“I believe in the capacity of sport to inspire and galvanize, and we should never underestimate that power.
The message that the Zeitz Foundation sends – by utilizing sport as a way to communicate universal goals and bring people together in ways that contribute towards conservation and social awareness – is one that could not be more relevant at this moment in time.”

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