Josephine Comfort Mukwendi

Regional Programmes Specialist: MenEngage Africa

Josephine Comfort Mukwendi is the Regional Programmes Specialist for Sonke. She provides technical support to 24 MenEngage Africa countries and coordinates programs across the focus countries. Josephine joined Sonke because she is passionate about working with men to empower women and girls in gender-just societies.

She is a human rights advocate dedicated to advancing women’s rights, gender equality, and advocating for an African continent where human dignity and equality for all are recognized and respected; a continent where everyone can reach their full potential.

Josephine has over ten years of experience in the development sector. She holds a master’s degree in HIV and AIDS Management from Stellenbosch University and is pursuing a PhD with the University of Johannesburg.