Mthembukazi “Kazi” Bavuma
Country: South Africa
Advocacy areas: Gender equality, climate, resilience, social justice, amplifying the voices of women, youth, LGBTQIA+ people, and marginalised communities within environmental and governance spaces.
Languages: English, isiXhosa, Afrikaans
“I believe storytelling is activism. Through my work, I aim to create spaces where truth, justice, and healing intersect – where communities can unlearn, relearn, and reimagine systems that truly serve people and the planet. My advocacy is rooted in empathy, equity and courage, guided by the belief that inclusive transformation begins when we listen deeply and collaborate.”
Background:
Kazi is a programme administrator and project lead with exceptional experience in community outreach, gender and climate advocacy and participatory research. She serves as the Gender Campaign Lead for the OurClimateAGender Project under Project 90 by 2030, where she leads initiatives focused on intersectional gender and climate justice. Her previous work includes roles in civic engagement, stakeholder facilitation, and programme administration, all driven by a deep commitment to equity and inclusion.
Areas of expertise:
Gender & Climate Justice; Community engagement and public participation; Project management and coordination; Research, data gathering and storytelling; Advocacy strategy and coalition building
Current Projects:
OurClimateAGender Project
Community Energy Study (Project 90 by 2030)
Community Advocacy Work
Affiliations:
Project 90 by 2030
African Climate Alliance
Just Transition Coalition (under development)
Nalafem