Our Mission
To promote responsible utilisation of natural resources in Africa through inclusive stakeholder engagement that protects human rights, the environment, and biodiversity.
Our Focus Areas
SARW generates and consolidates research in partnership with academic institutions.
We educate communities about their rights and work with leaders to implement programmes and monitor progress. We educate media to report responsibly and train them on investigative journalism.
We engage with and support government and corporates on building accountable and transparent policies regarding the management of extractive resource
Board Of Directors
Hudson Mtegha
BOARD MEMBER
Fidélia Chemane
BOARD MEMBER
She currently serves as Executive Director of the Centre for Civil Society Learning and Capacity Building (CESC), a civil society organization operating across approximately 60 districts in Mozambique, dedicated to strengthening active citizenship and improving governance in key sectors such as public finance, education, natural resources, democracy, and human rights. She is also a member of the Technical Commission for the Implementation of the National Inclusive Dialogue, representing civil society in multi-stakeholder dialogue and consensus-building on structural reforms. In addition, she is a founding member of several leading civil society organizations in Mozambique and serves on the boards of key national institutions, including the MASC Foundation and the Fundação para o Desenvolvimento da Comunidade (FDC). Through these roles, she contributes to strengthening civic space, enhancing accountability, and advancing more inclusive, participatory, and effective governance systems.
Cheryl Hendricks
BOARD MEMBER
Cheryl’s extensive knowledge in human security and regional security architectures positions her as a pivotal figure in shaping sustainable peace and security frameworks across Africa. She is a respected voice in governance and democratization, advocating for transparent and effective governance structures.
In addition to her focus on African security, Cheryl is well-versed in South African foreign policy and has contributed to discussions on the reform of global governance institutions, ensuring that they are more representative and equitable.
Claude Kabemba
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (EX OFFICIO)