The Team

Aurora Marcopoulos Hawkins

Founder & Director of The CORA Project

With a background in human rights, I founded The CORA Project NPO which tackles period poverty in underprivileged communities.

I have always been extremely passionate about women’s health and women’s rights overall. Women’s health is a fundamental human right and is so important as it encompasses individual well-being as well as societal progress.

Cleo Marcopoulos Aitken

Co-founder & Director of The CORA Project

I am the co-founder of the fashion rental platform, Style Rotate, and creative agency, MOOD Creative Agency, with nearly a decade of experience in the fashion, media and PR industries.

I co-founded The CORA Project as I am passionate about empowering women and dedicated to creating opportunities for them to thrive!

Abigail de Waal

Project Director & Creative Lead

I have always loved volunteering and working with kids and young adults. In high school, I participated in the International Young People Award of Edinburgh, a program that fosters growth and learning beyond the classroom. This experience instilled a strong sense of commitment, responsibility, and fulfillment while emphasizing the value of personal development and community engagement.

It was through this program that my journey in volunteering began. Ever since, I have enjoyed sharing my time and skills to contribute to something meaningful.

I enjoy doing the workshops with The CORA Project especially. It’s a unique opportunity to connect, with young learners and share valuable information I wish I had known about my body when I first started menstruating.

Shingi West

Organisational Collaborations Consultant

As an Organizational Collaboration Consultant, I enhance business efficiency through process optimization and coaching. I am passionate about mental well-being and dedicated to finding solutions to societal issues.

Veron Vadivelu

Workshop Facilitator

I am a passionate advocate for menstrual health and gender equality. I lead the Young Male Education Campaign in KZN and drive outreach initiatives and research in local communities.

Likho Sibelo

Workshop Facilitator

I am a committed advocate for menstrual health and education. As a facilitator, I create safe spaces for open conversations about periods, empowering young girls with knowledge on menstrual hygiene, and pain management, and breaking the stigma around menstruation.