Susan Attenborough is the daughter of David Attenborough, a famous British broadcaster and natural historian. She is a former elementary school principal and environmental activist.
She founded a charity called Ripple Africa in 2005, which works to improve the lives of people in rural communities in Malawi. She is also the carer of her father, who lives with her in London.
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- Full name: Susan Jane Attenborough
- Date of birth: July 11, 1955
- Age: 68 years old
- Female
- Place of birth: London, England
- British nationality
- Occupation: Former elementary school principal, environmental activist, founder of charity organization
- Height: 5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
- Parents: David Attenborough (father), Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel (mother, deceased)
- Siblings: Robert Attenborough (older brother)
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Married
- Net worth: 3 million USD
Early Life & Education
Susan Attenborough, currently aged 68 as of 2023, was born on July 11, 1955 in London, England.
She is the only daughter of David Attenborough and his late wife, Jane Elizabeth Ebsworth Oriel, who died of a brain hemorrhage in 1997.
She has an older brother named Robert Attenborough, a senior lecturer in biological anthropology at the Australian National University in Canberra.
She grew up in a family passionate about nature and wildlife and often accompanied her father on traveling and filming expeditions.
She attended a boarding school in Sussex, where she became interested in teaching and education.
She then studied at the University of London and obtained a degree in education. She then pursued a career as a primary school teacher and headteacher, working in a number of schools in London and Surrey.
Personal life
Susan Attenborough is married and has children but wants to keep her personal life private.
She has not revealed the names or details of her spouse or children to the public. She lives in London with her father, who is 97 years old as of 2023, and takes care of him.
She was very close to her father and shared his love of nature and conservation. She is also involved in environmental causes and founded a charity called Ripple Africa in 2005, which works to improve the lives of people in rural communities in Malawi.
The charity focuses on providing education, healthcare, environmental protection and sustainable livelihoods to the people of Malawi.
Susan Attenborough regularly visits Malawi and oversees the charity’s projects and activities. She also sponsors a number of other educational and environmental organizations, such as the World Land Trust, the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation.
Career
Susan Attenborough began her career as a primary school teacher and headteacher, working in a number of schools in London and Surrey.
She is known for her dedication and enthusiasm in teaching and inspiring young children. She retired from her teaching career in 2004 and decided to focus on her charity and environmental work.
She founded a charity called Ripple Africa in 2005, which works to improve the lives of people in rural communities in Malawi.
She is the charity’s chair and trustee and is responsible for its vision, strategy and fundraising activities. She also regularly visits Malawi and oversees the charity’s projects and activities.
She has helped establish and support more than 20 preschools, 8 primary schools, 2 secondary schools and a teacher training college in Malawi.
She has also helped provide healthcare, environmental protection and sustainable livelihoods to the people of Malawi.
She has received a number of awards and recognition for her charity work, including the Prime Minister’s Point of Light Award in 2018 and an Honorary Fellowship from the University of London in 2019.
Social Media
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Net value
Susan Attenborough has an estimated net worth of $3 million, which she has earned from her teaching career and charity work.
She also inherited a portion of her father’s assets, estimated at $35 million.
