Black Sash is a Human Right's Non-Profit Organisation.

The Black Sash works towards the realisation of socio-economic rights that reduce poverty and inequality, with an emphasis on social security and social protection for the most vulnerable, particularly women, youth and children. To this end, strong, vibrant and active civic engagement is promoted, made possible by enabling organisations of civil society that include community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations coalitions and movements..

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Black Sash

Black Sash's headquarters in Cape Town, South Africa

Kholiwe Dlali

Melissa Rose

Kgothatso Sibanda

Thandiwe Zulu

Evashnee Naidu

Brigitte Borgches

Alexa Lane

The Regional Operations Team at Black Sash coordinates and manages the implementation of the organization's socio-economic rights initiatives across various provinces. They ensure effective administration, support local civic engagements, and work closely with community-based organizations to address regional needs, particularly focusing on social security and protection for vulnerable groups.

Regional Operations Team

The Legal and Paralegal Team at Black Sash provides critical support and advocacy to ensure the protection and enforcement of socio-economic rights for vulnerable populations. This team offers direct assistance through helplines, fieldwork, and community engagement initiatives, addressing issues related to social security and social protection. With a strong focus on empowering communities, the team guides individuals and groups through legal processes, raises awareness about available rights, and works closely with civil society organizations to foster active civic participation.

Legal and Paralegal Team

The Administration Team at Black Sash is responsible for managing and coordinating the organization's operational and logistical functions. This includes overseeing project administration, supporting senior management with administrative tasks, handling financial record-keeping, and managing data for effective decision-making. The team ensures that all administrative processes run smoothly to support the organization's mission of promoting socio-economic rights and reducing poverty and inequality.

Administration

This department provides comprehensive assistance with administrative tasks and operations.

Administrative Support

This department manages financial planning, reporting, and operations to ensure organizational fiscal health.

Finance Department

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and staff development.

Black Sash

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Teams

Regional Operations Team

Legal and Paralegal Team

Administration

Administrative Support

Finance Department

Human Resources

Offices

Black Sash

Org chart

Teams

Regional Operations Team

Legal and Paralegal Team

Administration

Administrative Support

Finance Department

Human Resources

Offices

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