The coalition is currently led by a steering committee made up of 11 representatives drawn from our membership. The role of the committee is to provide leadership, oversight and coordination of:
The committee is supported by a small executive management team and secretariat providing the day-to-day management, communications, and logistical support to the coalition.
Save the Children South Africa currently acts as the secretariat, providing logistical, communication and financial management support.
The SANCRC voted in a new, democratically elected steering committee in November 2021. Our leadership is made up of a rich and diverse group of 11 dynamic leaders who bring a range of wisdom, youth, perspective, organisational representation, and experience.
Position: Former Deputy Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament Name I like to be called by my friends: Alessio Vision for the children of South Africa: To be safe, free and their rights to be upheld Vision for the coalition: That the coalition will continue its work in addressing the upholding of the rights of the child, and that we will be successful
Position: Speaker of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament Full bio coming soon
Position: Chairperson of the Northern Cape sub-region Name I like to be called by my friends: Young Jay Dee Vision for the children of South Africa: Seeing all the children in South Africa living without fear Vision for the coalition: Seeing the coalition fighting for children’s rights and closing all the loop holes in children’s rights institutions
Name I like to be called by my friends: Donald Vision for the children of South Africa: All children to be protected and supported to their full potential regardless of their economic conditions Vision for the coalition: The SANCRC develops to be a strong advocacy body for child protection and a platform where civil society organizations working towards the best interest of children can share and learn from one another and speak with a united voice
Position: Executive Director Name I like to be called by my friends: Shona Vision for the children of South Africa: My purpose is to ensure that with an appropriate assistive device, knowledge to make informed choices and agency to action these choices, a family of a child with a disability will never need to experience their child as less valued, and all children will be loved, nurtured and included Vision for the coalition: By strengthening and coordinating cross sector collaboration, the SANCRC’s collective voice will influence systemic change, hold government accountable for delivery on policy while leveraging business , NGO partners and civil society to ensure that no child is left behind #StrongerTogether
Name I like to be called by my friends: Rose Vision for the children of South Africa: A society that understands that children are human beings with full rights now Vision for the coalition: A resolute defense for children’s rights
Position: Executive Director Name I like to be called by my friends: Monica Vision for the children of South Africa: Strengthening families and communities to promote the protection and development of all children to their full potential Vision for the coalition: To facilitate and coordinate civil society organisations who have a passion for children to develop to their full potential, advocating together for a stronger national child rights governance system in South Africa #StrongerTogether
Position: Child Rights Governance Thematic Programme Manager Name I like to be called by my friends: Emmanuel Vision for the children of South Africa: A South Africa where every child as an individual, member of a family and community, enjoy their rights and responsibilities accordingly Vision for the coalition: A coalition that supports the recognition of the fundamental human dignity of all children and the development of their agency
Position: Director Pietermaritzburg Child & Family Welfare Society and National Head of Advocacy Name I like to be called by my friends: Julie Vision for the children of South Africa: A safe childhood with equal opportunities for all children Vision for the coalition: The realization of all children’s rights in South Africa by and for all children
Bio coming soon
Bio coming soon
Position: X Name I like to be called by my friends: X Vision for the children of South Africa: X Vision for the coalition: X
Position: X Name I like to be called by my friends: X Vision for the children of South Africa: X Vision for the coalition: X
Position: X Name I like to be called by my friends: X Vision for the children of South Africa: X Vision for the coalition: X
Position: X Name I like to be called by my friends: X Vision for the children of South Africa: X Vision for the coalition: X
In addition to our Steering Committee, we have working group leads who provide leadership and support for our collective work in each of our thematic focus areas. Each thematic working group selects its own lead and co-lead who share responsibility for coordination of the development and implementation of the thematic strategic plan to contribute to the wider coalition objectives, goals, and vision. Meet our current thematic leads.
Representing: Save the Children South Africa
Representing: The NACCW Monica Woodhouse Representing: Give a Child a Family
Representing: Save the Children South Africa
Representing: Equal Education Law Centre
The SANCRC will mobilise resources to support the implementation of its strategic plan. Funding raised in support of the coalition’s strategic plan will be used to further the coalition goals and objectives implemented through activities organised under the relevant thematic areas.
All funding agreements and the management of the resources and partner relationships and reporting requirements will be managed through two member organisations – Save the Children South Africa and Give a Child a Family. They are founding members, are part of the executive management team and are well-established with robust financial management processes and institutional arrangements in place to guarantee ethical, efficient and effective use of resources. Currently two member organisations provide the financial management. They, both of which are long-standing registered organisations with robust and transparent financial management systems in place.
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