Tlotlo MokgwareCountry: BotswanaAdvocacy areas: Gender Equality and Womxn’s Rights, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Health awareness and support, Economic empowerment for marginalised communities, Human Rights, Education, Health and wellness, Youth empowermentLanguages: English, Setswana My advocacy work is driven by commitment to justice, equality, and the belief that every individual deserves to live a life free from discrimination and fear. By […]
Lynet TinozaCountry: ZimbabweAdvocacy areas: Early and unintended pregnancy prevention, ASRHR, Feminist practices for inclusion, Gender Norms Transformation, Mental health and Economic Empowerment Approaches for AGYWLanguages: English, Shona As a dedicated human rights and women’s rights activist, my work is rooted in the belief that every individual deserves access to comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and
Nothabo SibandaCountry: ZimbabweAdvocacy areas: Gender, Human Rights, Economic empowerment, HIV and AIDS, Governance, Child protection, SRHRLanguages: English, Shona, Ndebele There is nothing more crucial in society than human rights and awareness of these rights. A month after graduation l started volunteering as a programs officer at Maranatha Orphans Care Trust (MOCT). This role has immensely contributed to my
Rita TiriboyiCountry: ZimbabweAdvocacy areas: SRHR, Gender equality, EducationLanguages: English, Shona Inspired to develop and empower! Background:Rita Tiriboyi is an Educationist, sport scientist, writer and advocate for youth and women development. She is a former Forum for African Women Educationist – Zimbabwe (FAWEZI) board secretary. Rita once worked with Sports Leaders Institute of Zimbabwe and Simukaupenye Intergrated Youth Academy
Loveness MudzuruCountry: ZimbabweAdvocacy areas: Gender-Based Violence, Child Protection, Women’s and Girls’ RightsLanguages: English, Shona I am committed to creating a world where women and girls can live free from violence and have the opportunity to realize their full potential. Through advocacy, research, and a survivor-centered approach, I strive to influence policy changes and ensure accountability at all levels.
Vimbai NyikaCountry: ZimbabweAdvocacy areas: Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), Mental HealthLanguages: English, Shona I am passionate about advocating for gender equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR), and mental health. My work is driven by a commitment to empower communities, especially women and young people, to access essential health services and make informed choices. Background:
Zintle Khobeni De LangeCountry: South AfricaAdvocacy areas: Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), Community Legal EmpowermentLanguages: English, IsiZulu, IsiXhosa, Setswana, Sepedi, Swati, SeSotho, TshiVenda My work and advocacy efforts are driven by a deep commitment to social justice, equity, and empowerment. I believe in the transformative power of community and the importance of amplifying marginalized voices. As a survivor
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Country, Fellowships, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Khensani Shivambu-MabasaCountry: South AfricaAdvocacy areas: Social justice, Human rights, GBV, SRHR, Climate change, Community empowermentLanguages: English, Xitsonga, Tshivenda, Sepedi, Isizulu, Sesotho I am passionate about creating a world where everyone has equal access to resources, opportunities, and social justice. My work focuses on empowering marginalized communities, particularly women and girls, to claim their rights and live dignified lives.
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Fellowships, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa
Zintle TsholwanaCountry: South AfricaAdvocacy areas: African Feminism, Gender Equality, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights, Law and Policy ReformLanguages: English, isiXhosa, IsiZulu I fully believe in solidarity and the collective power of young women, as we face systems that survive on the continuation of our oppression. The lives of activists who fought before us, should inspire us to refuse
My work and advocacy efforts with The Organization for Young Women’s Dignity (TOFYWD) are driven by a deep commitment to empowering individuals to take ownership of their well-being and personal development.
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Fellowships, South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa