Program Manager, Katekani Community Project

Thabang Leshabana is a community development practitioner and paralegal focused on human rights advocacy, gender-based violence prevention, and community empowerment. As Program Manager at Katekani Community Project, he leads initiatives that support survivors, promote social justice, and strengthen community awareness and engagement. His work is driven by a commitment to building safer, more equitable communities where women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals can access education, health information, and opportunities without discrimination. Thabang brings experience in community advocacy, mediation, and social justice programming. He holds a certificate in Project Management and is currently pursuing a degree in Education.

Rise Up Together Cohort: South Africa, 2026