Sandra Zenda - Democracy Champion

Sandra Zenda is a human rights defender, environmental activist, and a women’s right leader. By training, Sandra worked as a natural resources management (NRM) and governance expert in rural communities in Zimbabwe. Through her work, Sandra became an active youth and women’s rights champion. As a program coordinator at the Institute for Young Women’s Development (IYWD), Sandra advocates for young women’s meaningful participation in all spheres of life and works to break down existing barriers to enhance democratic participation for all. Sandra leads and coordinates a grassroots women movement from rural, mining and farming communities in Zimbabwe. She is a committed civic space champion striving to build more just and inclusive communities.