Monthly archives of “September 2008”

September 20, 2008

Natalia Vodianova: I try to be a good mother

Natalia Vodianova
Natalia Vodianova. Photos by [Maya Shelkovnikova](http://lubitel.su/).

Natalia Vodianova’s the [Naked Heart Foundation](http://www.nakedheart.org/), which builds play parks for Russian children, has opened its playground in Novosibirsk, Russia, on 20th of September. Natalia Vodianova told at the press-conference the playground was built with the support of local authorities for about 9 millions rubles which were shared between the foundation, city administration and local NGO. Read More

September 12, 2008

Helen Zille: Do the best you can and never give up

Helen Zille

Helen Zille is the Mayor of Cape Town and leader of the Democratic Alliance political party, South Africa’s official opposition. Helen Zille has reached the final shortlist of 11 world mayors in the World Mayor Award for 2008, and she is the only remaining mayor of an African city. In her interview for metkere.com Helen Zille told about environmental sustainability, the preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and her vision for the future of Cape Town. Read More