With his strong background in accounting, Serge supports project implementation at the Trust. Previously, he worked in the finance department.
He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Financial Information System from the Vaal University of Technology.Â
Langutani is an experienced research and development professional with over 10 years of expertise in policy analysis, programme management, socio-economic development planning, and stakeholder engagement. He has proven ability to lead research initiatives, manage learning in development projects, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Langutani also has a strong background in public finance, grant management, and community engagement. His work demonstrates an interest in enhancing organizational impact through strategic planning and data-driven decision-making. Langutani earned several tertiary level and professional development qualifications including current studies towards a Master of Management in African Philanthropy, University of the Witwatersrand; Advanced Community Relations Practice within the Extractive Industries, University of the Witwatersrand; Postgraduate Diploma in Management: Monitoring and Evaluation, University of the Witwatersrand; Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Studies, University of Witwatersrand; and Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology, University of Johannesburg.
Tshepo performs procurement and administration duties for the operations function at the Trust. He has over 13 years of office management experience working in the non-profit sector.
He holds a National Diploma in Marketing from the Tshwane University of Technology.
With more than 10 years’ experience working in the NGO sector, Calvin oversees the Trust’s financial records, tax compliance, operations, and payroll.
He holds a Bachelors of Commerce in Accounting and Auditing from North West University.
Janet (Jay) is a pan-African feminist, a practitioner, and activist with over 15 years of experience in the civil society sector in Southern Africa. She is a transformative change influencer, and a leader experienced in conceptualizing and executing people-centered development programs in the civil society sector. She is a writer and author on economic justice focusing on the inclusion of marginalized groups and communities to influence policy change. In recognition of her brave work, Janet was recognized as the US State Secretary Anti-corruption Champion award in 2022. She has also been awarded the Director of the Year in Zimbabwe award for her impactful leadership in the CSO sector in the country. She was also named as one of the top 50 Emerging Women Leaders in 202. She has served as the Executive Director for the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (ZIMCODD), and as the Southern Africa People’s Solidarity Network (SAPSN) Secretary General. Janet holds a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in politics and Administration, a Master of Science Degree in international relations, and is currently studying for her final year LLB with the University of London. She also earned other qualifications in economics, transformative leadership, and human rights.
Nikiwe J. Kaunda is a social justice and development practitioner with over 18 years of experience. She has worked with regional and international non-profits, multilateral institutions, governments, and academia to promote good governance, accountability, and high-impact programmes. She has extensive experience working across East, West, and Southern Africa, engaging in high-level policy advocacy and networking with policymakers, the private sector, government, embassies, and civil society organizations. Prior roles include serving as Africa Policy Manager at Open Society Foundations, leading external engagement, grant-making, policy, and advocacy; and as Human Rights, Access to Justice, and Rule of Law programme Team Leader. Nikiwe holds a PhD from Stellenbosch University’s School of Public Leadership, with a focus on the impacts of governance and accountability on organizations’ value creation and program responsiveness; a Masters in Labour Law, and an Honors in Workplace Change and Labor Law.
Alice D. Kanengoni is a feminist development practitioner with over 20 years of experience advocating for social justice, gender justice and women’s rights on the African continent. She has served in regional organisations in roles providing strategic leadership, programme design & management, grant-making, advocacy and communications, accountability and learning. Alice has successfully led the design and implementation of a number of power-shifting strategies and interventions towards women’s economic justice, including strategies to support self-organizing movements of domestic workers, women informal and cross-border traders, rural women farmers and young women – among other marginalized groups in Africa. Her research and knowledge generation work has contributed towards shaping Afro-centric discourses on feminist macroeconomics, inclusive health and education among others. She is passionate about feminist and liberatory knowledge management praxis and has contributed to the body of knowledge challenging inequalities and poverty on the African continent. Alice earned tertiary level qualifications in Arts, Media & Communications, Executive & Team Coaching and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.