Philanthropist Sudha Reddy to be honoured at 10th Annual First Ladies Luncheon

Hyderabad, September 20, 2022: Fashion, philanthropy and first ladies will come together for the Fashion 4 Development (F4D) 10th anniversary of the Annual First Ladies Luncheon during the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Week.
 
A slew of influential figures in entertainment, fashion, activism, politics and business from around the world will gather to support both the UN Sustainable Development Goals and F4D’s efforts to promote positive strategies for sustainable economic growth. As part of the event, F4D will be presenting Agents Of Change Awards to those addressing food security, extreme poverty, education, and those taking action for a healthier planet, preservation of culture, and the empowerment of women and children.
 
For the first-time ever in the history of F4D, a luminary of Indian origin has been handpicked to attend the prestigious event as well as to be bestowed with a coveted honour. Making it to the event this year will be none other than the philanthropist, businesswoman and fashion icon, Sudha Reddy from Hyderabad.
 
Evie Evangelou, President and Founder of Fashion 4 Development says, “I am thrilled to bring together global leaders and change-makers from around the world to leverage the expression of fashion for sustainable economic growth and independence of communities worldwide. Sudha Reddy is an extraordinary human being and she inspires goodness and we are pleased to welcome her at this year’s event to share ideas and inspiration for how we can improve sustainable systems – inspiring responsible social change from what we wear to what we eat and how we live.”
 
Sudha Reddy who chairs the charity office of MEIL and Sudha Reddy Foundation states, “I have always believed that fashion is a vehicle by which culture and heritage is reflected and formed. It’s truly an honour to be invited by Fashion 4 Development for this premium gathering consisting of thought leaders from across the world. I look forward to discussing how India can contribute to sustainability in economic growth.”
 
As part of her itinerary, Reddy will be attending the 2nd Annual Sustainable Goals Ball which recognizes the importance of sustainable fashion and lifestyle practices. Further she will be felicitated at 10th Annual First Ladies Luncheon which gathers first ladies and royals from around the globe to celebrate the unprecedented cooperation between diplomacy and fashion. She will be felicitated with the Fashion 4 Development Philanthropy Award at the hands of New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi towards her extensive humanitarian work and contributions to sustainability.