Nadia Neophytou

From running around on the red carpet to running around New York...I'm going for my biggest challenge yet - the ING New York City Marathon: 26 miles (more than 42 km for my fellow South Africans) through New York's boroughs.  It's something I never thought I'd ever do - run a marathon. I was the girl at school who disliked - no, hated - running during PT. But since moving to New York in December 2010, running has taken on new meaning, and become a much-needed pillar of stability in my crazy life of adventure. Being able to run this marathon of marathons for an organization like All for Africa makes this challenge even more important to me. What I like about All for Africa is that it was started by a group of New York entrepreneurs who want to see investment in the continent grow - through projects like the Palm Out Poverty (POP) and the Million Watts Energy Initiative. POP is planting one million oil palm trees on approximately 17 000 acres of land in West Africa (that will yield about 300 000 barrels of sustainable crude palm oil for the next 35 year, once mature), while the Million Watts Campaign is aiming to raise $10 million through 2015 to install about 10 000 watts of renewable energy in 100 communities across rural parts of Africa.  If you listen to my Celeb Green Tip on Redi Direko's show, you'll know I have a special interest in going green and these are worthy initiatives. So, please, help where you can.  Thank you for your support! Nadia aka Miss Ntertainment :) http://www.MissNtertainment.com All for Africa, a 501 (c) 3 organization, takes a collaborative approach to poverty reduction by working with the private sector to foster projects that generate economic and social benefits in the communities in which they are located. Programs focus on agriculture, clean water, community health, education, energy, environmental impact, micro-financing and skills training/livelihood creation. In addition, All for Africa promotes collaborative conversation and education amongst all stakeholders including private sector, NGOs and civic organizations.  

Latest Comments

1. Go Nadia, great effort, hope you have a good run!
   by Byron 7 months ago
2. Go Nads! You can do it! I'm proud of you! Leash x
   by Alicia 7 months ago
3. Go #TeamNadia!
   by Alisha 7 months ago
4. Good luck hun, love you lots
   by Annaleigh 7 months ago
5. Congrats Nadia! Best of luck on your race!
   by Ijeoma Genevieve 7 months ago
6. best of luck Nads x
   by nadine 7 months ago
7. You Go Girl! So imressed with your guts & Stamina
   by Jeanne 7 months ago
8. Nadia Gooooooooo
   by Ruben 7 months ago
9. Thanks for representing our beautiful continent!
   by Mariska 7 months ago
10. Rooting for you all the way from Jozi! Love ya!
    by Karabo 7 months ago
11. you go gurl!!!!! wwwwwwwwoooooooohhoooooooooooo!!!
    by Matthew 7 months ago
12. Good Luck! Will be cheering on 4th ave in the BK!
    by Anne-Elizabeth 7 months ago
13. Go Nadia!
    by Rebecca 7 months ago
14. So proud of you. You are my inspiration.
    by Marie-Joëlle 7 months ago
15. Go girlfriend! Best of luck from Ireland xx
    by Deirdre 7 months ago