Meet the Team

Black Girls Rising consists of a dedicated young team that is passionate about young girls and climate change. We come from a variety of backgrounds, specialising in various sectors, united by the same drive and purpose that underpin Black Girls Rising.

Xoli Fuyani

Founding Director

Sikelelwa Waka

Rising and Leadership & Policy and Researcher Co-ordinator

Sonwabise Sifo

Rising in Leadership - Level1 Facilitator

Shingi West

Youth Program Manager

Natasha Shumirai Mukasa

Project and Finance administrator

Wendy Pikelela

Project Coordinator

Mbali Mtebele

Youth Counsellor

OurInterns

Shirley Qotsini

Campaign Lead Intern for the Clean Air Project

Godiva

Campaign Lead intern for the Food Justice Project

Mikuthi

Campaign Lead intern for the Period Power Project

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