Efua Dorkenoo, OBE, my long time mentor, my second mother and my dearest friend, thank you so much for always believing that I am a “PhD material”, and for your incessant emotional and professional support since I began my career path. Sadly, you did not live to celebrate this momentous milestone with me. I will ALWAYS love you and remember your lifetime lesson that I should not sell myself cheap! Prudence Ditlopo, South Africa