Meet the SADC Charter Project Africa grantees

The Charter Project Africa has awarded three grants to SADC organisations – Action for Democratic Governance (A4DG), SADC Lawyers Association (CYLA) and SADC Youth Network & Center for Young Leaders in Africa (SADC-LA). These grants will enable the effective implementation of their Democratic Governance Initiatives (DGIs) in their respective countries.

The Charter Project Africa was launched in November 2021, working in 11
countries across the continent. It has provided grants, technical assistance, resources, and know-how to
civic initiatives that promote democracy and use civic technology to amplify citizen voices together with consortium partners consortium partners AfricTivistes, Code for Africa (CfA), Gorée Institute, European Centre for Development Policy Management (ECDPM) and European Partnership for Democracy (EPD).

Read more on the SADC Democratic Governance Initiatives here

Lerato Maloka

Lerato Maloka is Corporate Communications Specialist with over 14 years of expertise in 360 communications, specialising in strategic communication, digital media, stakeholder management and project management. Certified in Digital Marketing and Research, she is currently pursuing her BCom Degree in Corporate Communications while leading the strategic communications of various programmes in several African countries. She has agency, Public Relations and Content Development experience. During her tenure as PR Manager, she has conceptualized captivating digital media campaigns and bespoke events, building solid relationships with key stakeholders, media, and content creators. Passionate about leveraging digital technology to amplify citizen voices, Lerato also advocates for people living with mental disabilities, human and climate justice.