Case Studies

South Africa: Issie Marenda, a new person

South Africa: Issie Marenda, a new person

I am a 37 year old mother of a 12 year old son; raised by a single mother; married off traditionally at the age of 16 to a man 22 years […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

South Africa: Well equipped to run my business

South Africa: Well equipped to run my business

I am a survivor of GBV. At the beginning of my marriage, I thought everything was ok. We were more than husband and wife, we shared everything and shared everything […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

South Africa: Improving the way I run my business

South Africa: Improving the way I run my business

“I found the training very helpful and interesting. The most useful thing about the training was that I was taught how to save money from a business. This was a […]

November 2, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship | Gender Justice

Zimbabwe: Woman Chief breaking barriers

Zimbabwe: Woman Chief breaking barriers

By breaking barriers,  Silibaziso Mlotshwa becomes the first female chief in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. For over a decade, Silibaziso’s rightful claim to the Mvuthu chieftainship was not just a family […]

October 3, 2025 Themes: Culture and Tradition | Gender equality Programs: Protocol @ work

Zimbabwe: Rudo Mafukidze – multifaceted entrepreneur

Zimbabwe: Rudo Mafukidze – multifaceted entrepreneur

My name is Rudo Mafukidze I am a multifaceted entrepreneur. I decided to diversify my steel fabrication and catering business by joining Masvingo Flora, a collective entrepreneurship initiative in the […]

August 5, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship

Zimbabwe: Khayelihle’s journey to empower local farmers

Zimbabwe: Khayelihle’s journey to empower local farmers

In the heart of Umguza Rural District Council, a remarkable transformation has taken place, thanks to the unwavering dedication and marketing expertise of 33-year-old Khayelihle Moyo. As the marketing chairperson […]

August 5, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship | Environment Programs: Economic Justice | Entrepreneurship

Zimbabwe: Transformation – from desperation to success

Zimbabwe: Transformation – from desperation to success

“My life took a dramatic turn in November 2022 when I was selected for the Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme,” Prince Kashesha recalls. The programme, implemented […]

August 5, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship

Zimbabwe: Using crafts as a springboard from insufficiency to affluence

Zimbabwe: Using crafts as a springboard from insufficiency to affluence

Ncamisile Ngwenya’s life was a constant struggle before joining the Gender Links’ Promoting Gender Inclusive Local Economic Development in Zimbabwe programme. “I was living in poverty while trying to make […]

August 5, 2025 Themes: Entrepreneurship Programs: Entrepreneurship

SA: RWVLSA Fund powering survivor voices

SA: RWVLSA Fund powering survivor voices

In a country where survivors of gender-based and sexual violence are often failed by the very justice system meant to protect them, The Great People of South Africa is rewriting […]

July 25, 2025 Themes: Drivers of Change | Feminism Programs: Gender Justice

Story of Change: Championing gender equality in Zimbabwe

Story of Change: Championing gender equality in Zimbabwe

In the heart of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Methembe Songo serves as a dedicated Programmes Manager at the South-West Rights Group Network (SWRGN). As a male advocate for gender equality, he is […]

April 7, 2025 Themes: Gender equality | Reproductive health Programs: Gender Justice

Story of Change: New Heritage combatting period poverty

Story of Change: New Heritage combatting period poverty

 In the heart of South Africa, the New Heritage Foundation (NHF) has been leading a powerful movement to combat period poverty and dismantle the stigma surrounding menstruation. Through their initiative, “Women’s Voice and […]

April 7, 2025 Themes: Health Programs: Gender Justice

Story of Change: TOFYWD empowering communities through menstrual health

Story of Change: TOFYWD empowering communities through menstrual health

In Johannesburg, South Africa, a dynamic leader is driving change through The Organisation for Youth and Women Development (TOFYWD). With a passion for social justice and a commitment to gender equality, […]

April 7, 2025 Themes: Health Programs: Gender Justice