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Bertha Chulu is an award-winning adolescent health activist from Chipata, Zambia, with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Zambia and currently pursuing a Master of Public Health in Population studies and Global Health. Her activism began in 2009, focusing on improving access to education, sexual and reproductive health, and reducing child marriages and teenage pregnancies in rural areas.Her achievements include participating in the US Institute on Women’s Leadership, training over 180 young people in Zambia in SRHR advocacy, and serving as a Global Health Corps fellow joining a team of transformational young global health leaders. Bertha has served as a youth panel on the MakeWay program to promote intersectionality in SRHR programming and youth engagement at global and regional level. Currently, she is working on a school-based health program with Healthy Learners to bring health services to children in schools, advocating for a more inclusive and just world for women and girls.

Muleta Kapatiso is an activist, lawyer, and development practitioner. He is deeply vested in human rights, constitutional and administrative law and development practice, law and policy reform, strategic partnerships and advocacy, government partnerships, elections and electoral dispute resolution, artistic freedoms, and social movement building. Muleta is an advocate for human rights, good governance, economic development, and social justice, with over 12 years of experience working on various cross-cutting development, law, and policy issues. He has offered consultancy services to various organisations on issues related to artistic freedoms, human rights, health rights and Universal Health Coverage, childrens rights, elections and electoral dispute resolution, industrial and labour dispute resolution and, social movement building and, activist safety and security. Muleta is a legal practitioner with an audience in the Zambian courts. He holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Constitutional and Administrative Laws Degree

Alex is a highly motivated, experienced, hardworking and effective Accountant who delivers high quality results and is able to work under pressure. Capable of delivering Financial Management, Accounting, Staff Capacity Building, Compliance, Budgeting, Administration and Risk and internal controls. With a background in the defence and security industry, civil society, law firm and humanitarian work, Alex brings a wealth of experience in peace and security, accounting and financial management, risk mitigation, and rapid response in humanitarian and activist risk situations.

Mumba Kanyanta is a dedicated lawyer with a profound commitment to human rights and social justice. With a background in advocating for marginalised communities, she strives to ensure that everyone has access to legal resources and support. Passionate about giving back, she actively engages in grassroots mobilisation efforts, working tirelessly to empower individuals and foster collective action for systemic change. Known for her empathetic approach and strong communication skills, she collaborates with community organisations to raise awareness about pressing social issues and to build resilient networks of support. Driven by a belief in the power of community engagement, she is dedicated to creating inclusive spaces where diverse voices can be heard and championed, ensuring that justice is not only pursued but also achieved for all.

Mwiza Zulu is a Zambian activist, artist and movement builder committed to social justice and the power of young people.With a background in media, political education and creative expression, Mwiza uses these skills to spark conversation and action. She is positioned among a new generation of frontline human rights defenders in Zambia Named Africans Rising Artistic Activist of the Year in 2024, and nominated as Humanitarian Artist of the year in the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards, Mwiza uses her art to address injustice and inequality, and advocate for positive social change.