THE POWER OF RADIANCE PROGRAM

Clé de Peau Beauté has launched a multi-year philanthropic commitment that honors inspirational women from around the world, whose advocacy for women and girls' education has led to positive long-term impact on lives.

The program will select an Award Recipient annually to receive a grant donated to a charity of her choice, in support of educational initiatives. Through this endeavor, Clé de Peau Beauté seeks to empower women and young girls through the gift of knowledge and learning, and make a tangible difference by igniting radiance within the world.

In its inaugural year, the Power of Radiance program will celebrate its first annual award recipient, Muzoon Almellehan, the first individual with refugee status to be a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. The program's Global Ambassador, Felicity Jones, and program contributors, Cindi Leive, Naomi Kawase, and Belinda Lee, lend their talents to share the program mission and inspire others to support education around the world and in their communities.

In 2017, at just 19 years of age, Muzoon Almellehan, education activist, and the first person with refugee status, was appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

After fleeing the conflict in Syria in 2013, Muzoon and her family spent three years living in refugee camps in Jordan. Her education campaign started when she was just 14 years old, when she went from tent to tent convincing families that their daughters needed an education.

On 19 March 2019, Clé de Peau Beauté announced the global launch of The Power of Radiance program. Over 100 guests attended the inaugural event at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo to mark this memorable occasion, including top-tier media and key influencers from all over the world.

The event kicked off with opening remarks by Mr Masahiko Uotani, President and Group CEO of Shiseido Group, followed by a speech from Ms Yukari Suzuki, Chief Brand Officer for Clé de Peau Beauté. Following this, Global Ambassador of Clé de Peau Beauté Ms Felicity Jones introduced the program’s first award recipient – Ms Muzoon Almellehan – and presented her with the Power of Radiance Award.

After the awards ceremony, Ms Cindi Leive moderated a panel discussion featuring Ms Jones, Ms Almellehan, Ms Naomi Kawase and Ms Belinda Lee. Ms Almellehan was invited to share her incredible story, fleeing from Syria and leaving everything she owned behind except her school books. This inspirational group of women also shared their personal quests in advocating for education and a shared belief that The Power of Radiance can make a real impact on the world.

Ms Jones and Ms Almellehan were also each presented with Le Clé – a symbol of Clé de Peau Beauté’s commitment to harnessing the power of Education for positive change – and were invited to place them in a custom-designed installation as a symbol of their personal dedication to the Power of Radiance cause.

The event was a celebration of Radiance as a positive energy that empowers women to proactively take action in making the world a better place through education. It was also a proud milestone for Clé de Peau Beauté, who has pledged to inspire and rally women across the globe to jointly partner and create a more Radiant tomorrow.