Justice Desk Africa

Introducing Justice Desk Africa! 🌍✊ Our mission? Promoting the power of everyday activists like YOU. Our slogan says it all—real change starts with us. What does Justice Desk Africa do? ❤️ Education & Training: Educating, Training and Equipping people across Africa to become incredible activists and change-makers. ❤️ Advocacy: Amplifying the voices of those fighting for justice and equality. ❤️ Support: Providing resources and platforms for grassroots movements and activists to thrive! Ready to join the movement? Here's how you can get involved: 🌍 Donate: Support our cause and help fuel our initiatives. 📢 Spread the Word: Share our message and help us reach more change-makers. 🤲 Volunteer: Join our dedicated team and make a difference on the ground. For more information, click the link in our bio or go to www.justicedesk.org Together, we can build a more just and equitable Africa. #JusticeDeskAfrica #PowerOfActivism #JoinTheMovement

Exciting news! 📢 We are thrilled to announce that Kelin Pottier has been appointed as the new Treasurer and Nicola Jo Bergsteedt as the new Secretary of the #JusticeDeskAfrica Board of Governors. Having served as valued Board Members for some time, we’re confident that their expertise, dedication, and passion for justice will make a significant impact in their new roles. Together, we will continue to empower everyday activists and work toward a more just and equal world. #HumanRights #Empowerment #LeadershipForChange

A dream in progress: help us make it a reality 🤩 Rutendo Kayla Mugwara, our YA Program Assistant, has an incredible opportunity to study Mechanical Engineering at the University of Johannesburg—but financial barriers are holding her back. Despite her excellent grades and determination, she doesn’t qualify for many bursaries due to her residency status. After two years of battling to fund her education, she’s asking for your help. Every contribution, big or small, brings her closer to achieving her dream of becoming an engineer. Let’s help Rutendo turn her dream into reality! 💡Support her BackaBuddy campaign: https://bit.ly/4gBjxl8 #SupportEducation #BackaBuddy #JusticeDeskAfrica #YouthAmbassadors 

Season’s Greetings from Justice Desk Africa! 🎄❤️ We wish you a peaceful and joyous festive season as we take a break to rest and recharge. Closed: 13 December 2024 – 12 January 2025 Reopening: 13 January 2025 Thank you for your unwavering support this year. We look forward to continuing our journey together and transforming lives in 2025! #JusticeDeskAfrica #FestiveSeason #SeeYouIn2025

#JusticeDeskAfrica Graduation 2024 🎓❤️ A massive congratulations to our incredible Mbokodo and iNtsika yeThemba graduates of ’24! We are so proud of your growth, determination, and resilience throughout your journey in our programs. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to support our mission and our heroes. It’s been an action-packed year, and we look forward to recharging and returning stronger to take on the challenges of the new year. #Graduation2024 #iNtsikaYeThemba #MbokodoProgram #EverydayActivism Nande Mabala Prof Nomafrench Mbombo (PhD) Jessica Dewhurst

Human Rights Day ✊🏾🌍 Human Rights empower us to create a better tomorrow. By embracing their full power as a pathway to peace, equality, and sustainability, we can shape a world where everyone thrives. This year’s theme, ‘Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now’, speaks to relevance of Human Rights in addressing global challenges. From protecting the vulnerable to inspiring transformative change, Human Rights are a vital force for good. At #JusticeDeskAfrica, we empower ordinary people to understand and defend their Human Rights—so that they can transform society and create a more just and equal world! Let’s stand together to champion human rights as a solution, a safeguard, and a catalyst for a just and equitable future. #HumanRightsDay #EverydayActivism

iNtsika yeThemba Session 22 🏃🏾💨 This weekend, our iNtsika Heroes joined the World AIDS Day Fun Run hosted by Nyanga Men Empowerment and Nyanga Healthy-Lifestyle Club. Alongside raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, the boys learned about the importance of knowing their status, where to get tested, and ways to prevent infection. The day continued with a powerful reflection session, where the boys looked back on their journey this year, shared the lessons they’ve learned, and celebrated how far they’ve come. They also wrote down positive qualities about each other, enjoyed a braai for lunch, and ended the session with choir practice and quality time together. We are incredibly proud of our Heroes and their growth this year. Now, we look forward to celebrating them at their Graduation Concert tomorrow! 🎓 💙 The iNtsika yeThemba program aims to end Gender-Based Violence by equipping a generation of positive role models, who challenge toxic masculinity, and promote equal rights for all. If you want to donate or get involved, send us a DM. #JusticeDeskAfrica #iNtsikaYeThemba #YouthEmpowerment #ANCP This program is supported by the Australian Government through the Australian NGO Cooperation Program (ANCP) and Edmund Rice Foundation (Australia). Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

As 2024 winds down, ASANDA MABUYA and I have just completed our final supervision session for the year, and I can’t help but reflect on what a fruitful and rewarding journey it has been. Supervision has been a space of growth, learning, and reflection this year —helping me navigate challenges, celebrate wins, and refine my professional practice. Each session has provided valuable insights, not only into my work but also into myself, pushing me to continuously improve and stay aligned with my purpose as a social worker. I’m immensely grateful to my supervisor, Mr. van Kratenburg for his sharing his wealth of experience (almost 40 years of it!), guidance, encouragement, and wisdom. His support has been instrumental in shaping my approach and deepening my understanding of how I can better approach my work. Here’s to carrying these lessons forward into 2025 with renewed energy and intention.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our ‘Faces Over Facts’ panel discussion on ‘Educating Boys to End Gender-Based Violence’ 🤩🗣️ The evening was filled with thought-provoking insights and meaningful dialogue from our incredible panelists and engaged audience members. Together, we explored ways to break the cycle of GBV through mentorship, education, and advocacy—reshaping societal norms and working toward a future free from violence. Ending GBV requires all of us to take a stand—every single day, not just during these 16 Days of Activism. Together, we can challenge toxic norms, drive change, and champion equality. #16DaysOfActivism #JusticeDeskAfrica #EndGBV #FacesOverFacts Callas Foundation The Character Company Danilo Acquisto

Panel discussion speaker announcement! 👏🏾 We are thrilled to share that Zachary Lawrence from Callas Foundation, Raymond Weaver from The Character Company, and our very own iNtsika Big Brother Bongani Khumalo are our guest speakers for the ‘Faces Over Facts’ panel discussion. Our moderator is Danilo Acquisto, Justice Desk Africa Board Member, and CEO of Special Effects Media South Africa. Join us for an engaging conversation around the topic ‘Breaking the Cycle: Educating Boys and Men to End Gender-Based Violence’ for #16DaysOfActivism. We’ll explore the role of boys and men in preventing GBV, challenging toxic masculinity, and promoting positive male role models who champion gender equality. ⁠ RSVP to communications@justicedesk.org to secure your spot. ⁠ Thursday 5 December at 18:00 📍 12 York Road, Green Point #JusticeDeskAfrica #FacesOverFacts #FirstThursdays #EndGBV