Leadership & Advocacy Accelerator: Gender Equity Leaders in Gauteng & KwaZulu-Natal
Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice · Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Overview
Rise Up Together is looking for passionate local leaders in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal who want to drive real change for gender equity. This accelerator programme will help you strengthen your advocacy skills, grow your organisation and push for better laws, programmes and funding for women, girls and gender-nonconforming people. If social justice is your calling, this is your chance to join a global network and make a lasting impact in your community.
About the role
About the opportunity
Rise Up Together, a global nonprofit, is selecting a group of visionary local leaders from Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal to take part in its Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training from 12 to 17 April 2027. This programme is designed to strengthen gender equity and justice across South Africa.
As a participant, you will work on advancing transformative change within your organisation and community, while championing improved national and local laws, programmes and funding for women, girls and gender-nonconforming people. You will join a global network of social justice leaders committed to creating lasting impact.
Application notes: This is a call for applications. Please apply via the source link provided. No application email or further instructions were included in the listing.
Requirements
- Passionate about social justice and gender equity
- Based in Gauteng or KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa
- Local leader working within an organisation or community
- Visionary and committed to advancing transformative change
- Ready to champion improved laws, programmes and funding for women, girls and gender-nonconforming people
Responsibilities
- Participate fully in the Leadership and Advocacy Accelerator training from 12 to 17 April 2027
- Advance transformative change within your organisation and community
- Champion improved national and local laws, programmes and funding for women, girls and gender-nonconforming people
- Engage with Rise Up Together’s global network of social justice leaders
- Apply new advocacy and leadership skills to strengthen gender equity and justice in your province
Job details
- Organisation
- Hlanganisa Community Fund for Social and Gender Justice
- Location
- Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Category
- Social Work & NGO
- Posted
- 2 November 2026 (5 days ago)
- Closing date
- 29 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are already doing work around gender justice in your community, this accelerator is a strong way to sharpen your advocacy skills and connect with like minded leaders across the globe. When you apply, focus on showing how your work directly supports women, girls and gender nonconforming people, and be clear about what change you want to see in your province. A well written CV that highlights your leadership and community impact will go a long way. Use the link on this page to submit your application before 29 November 2026, and good luck.
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