Program Manager, Tshimoloho Development Care and Support Nombulelo Gladys Khene is a committed community activist and Program Manager at Tshimoloho Development Care and Support. She also serves as the Project Officer and Director of the Human Rights and Advocacy Program for Key and Vulnerable Populations (KVPs) in the Sedibeng region. With a strong passion for social justice, Nombulelo advocates for … Read More
Mary Izobo
Advocacy Programme Manager, The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Mary Izobo is an international human rights lawyer, gender equality advocate, and governance expert. She serves as the Advocacy Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), where she leads advocacy strategy, manages cross-cutting projects, and drives stakeholder engagement across national, regional, and … Read More
Teresa Maria Green
Kwazulu-Natal Head of Province, The Wow Factor Institute Teresa Maria Green is a qualified Relationship and Behavioural Therapist, Master Life and Business Coach, and International Family Life Counsellor. Based in Margate and originally from Pietermaritzburg, she is a survivor of sexual assault and relationship abuse, and a proud single mother of twin boys. Tessa is passionate about gender justice, women’s … Read More
Ntokozo Dludla
Project Coordinator, Campaigning For Cancer Ntokozo Dludla is a Project Coordinator at Campaigning for Cancer, where she plays a vital role in coordinating projects, managing stakeholder communication, and supporting patients. She also assists in developing project plans for affiliates, maintaining patient databases, and overseeing patient management systems. Ntokozo is also deeply committed to advancing gender equity and challenging traditional gender … Read More
Shaatirah Baboo Hassim
Attorney, Legal Resources Centre Shaatirah Baboo Hassim is a Senior Attorney at the Legal Resources Centre (LRC), where she oversees a team of attorneys and candidate attorneys at the Johannesburg office. She also serves as the facilitator of the Candidate Attorney Program. Shatirah is deeply passionate about the LRC’s work, particularly in the area of education – an essential focus … Read More
2023 Rise Up Annual Gala
Rise Up held its Annual Gala on October 26, 2023. Our theme this year was “Hear Our Voices,” a righteous declaration and tribute to the global voices of Rise Up Leaders who share their stories and advocate for meaningful change in their communities and countries around the world. Click on the videos below to watch our 2023 speakers.
Rise Up in South Africa: Lindelwe’s Story
Former Rise Up Project Coordinator Lindelwe Mapurisa shares how her experience as a mother influenced her passion for gender equity advocacy and the transformative work she is leading in South Africa.
Avril Campher
Corporate Responsibility Manager and Project Manager for TEC South Africa, Cummins Africa Middle-East Avril works to improve the quality of educational systems to ensure that the students of today are ready for the workforce of tomorrow, and that Cummins operations lead to a cleaner, healthier, and safer environment as well as increase opportunity and equity for those most in need. … Read More
Vusi Godfrey Ndukuya
Founder of Junior Citizens Southern Africa Vusi founded Junior Citizens South Africa to build the knowledge and capacity of local communities to actively participate in democratic and governance processes related to gender issues, including empowering victims of human trafficking and advocacy around social determinants of gender inequality such as climate and sustainability. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management. … Read More
Unathi Mahlati
Program Officer, Just Detention International-South Africa (JDI-SA) Unathi is passionate about protecting and advancing the rights of marginalized and vulnerable populations, particularly incarcerated women and girls. She is equally passionate about storytelling and using theatre as a tool for reflection, healing, and shining a spotlight on contested issues. She conducts research, provides technical support to the Department of Correctional Services’ … Read More
