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What roles did Graça Machel hold, and when?

Graça Machel

Mozambican former Minister of Education who founded the Graça Machel Trust and led a UN assessment of the impact of armed conflict on children.

CurrentCurrent answer

Currently Founder, Graça Machel Trust, since 2010. 7 dated roles on record.

Latest source 17 Jul 2025Reviewed 26 Oct 20266 sources

Roles, most recent first

  1. 2010 – present
    Founder Graça Machel Trust Current

    Founded the Trust, which works on women's economic and financial inclusion, children's rights and nutrition in African countries.1 2 3

  2. 1994 – 1996
    Expert appointed by the UN Secretary-General United Nations Former

    Appointed in 1994 to lead an assessment of the impact of armed conflict on children; report presented to the General Assembly.1 4

  3. 1975 – 1989
    Minister of Education Government of Mozambique Former

    First Minister of Education of Mozambique.1 2

  4. Chair, Board of Trustees Graça Machel Trust Date uncertain

    Listed as Chair of the Board of Trustees in the Trust's 2015 annual report.2

  5. President Foundation for Community Development (Mozambique) Date uncertain

    Listed as President of the Foundation for Community Development.5

  6. Founding member The Elders Date uncertain

    Founding member of the group of independent global leaders.2 5

  7. Board Chair Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health Date uncertain

    Listed as Board Chair (2015 annual report and Skoll profile).2 5

Sources

  1. PrimaryGraça Machel (profile)UN Peacemaker, United Nations
  2. PrimaryGraça Machel Trust Annual Report 2015Graça Machel Trust · 2016
  3. PrimaryGraça Machel Trust: 12 yearsGraça Machel Trust · 2022
  4. Primary1996 Graça Machel Report: Impact of Armed Conflict on ChildrenUN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict · Aug 1996
  5. SecondaryGraça Machel, Founder, Graça Machel TrustSkoll Foundation

Record history

26 Oct 2026 Record published and reviewed.

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