Graca Machel Trust

The Graça Machel Trust is a catalyst, working across the continent for positive change on three fronts: women’s rights, children’s rights, and governance and leadership. We exist to catalyse action, supporting local initiatives, lending solidarity and support where it is needed, connecting people and groups that should be working together; and engaging both publicly and behind the scenes with power brokers to strengthen and amplify the voices of African women and children.

We have offices in Johannesburg and partnerships in twenty different countries. We work through networks and collaborations, never on our own. Yet we also create new initiatives where there are gaps. A core part of our mandate is to make sure that people are connecting with one another and acting jointly for change. Our Trustees and staff are committed advocates who operate in Africa and globally.