Chairperson
Ms. Keboitse Machangana |
Ms. Machangana has been with the
Coalition since it's inception 7 years ago. She has her Masters in
Administration and a BA in Humanities. Currently she is the Executive
Director of Emang Basadi, Women's Association. She is involved in
the Coalition because of her commitment to women's human rights and the
collective advocacy the Coalition provides when dealing and advocating
for women's human rights. |
Vice-Chairperson
Prof. Sheila Dimotshe Tlou |
Prof. Tlou has been a part of the
Coalition Executive Committee since it's inception, the last 7
years. Currently, she is the Director of the University HIV/AIDS
Coordinating Center and a professor at the University of Botswana.
Prof. Tlou consideres herself to be a "gender and health"
activitist. This is one reason she became involved in the Coalition. She
says that the WNGOC "deals with all aspects of women's physical,
social and mental wellbeing, and that is what health is all about".
She feels the Coalition is a holistic organisation. |
Treasurer
Ms. F. Sefanyetso |
Ms. Flora A.M. Sefanyetso, an
Accountant by profession became involved with the Women's NGO Coalition
because she has women's issues at heart and the desire to network with
other women's organizations. Ms. Sefanyetso is presently the
Secretary of the Botswana Federation of Trade Union - Women's Council which
is also affiliated to the Coalition. In addition to her being the
Treasurer of the Women's NGO Coalition and an Accountant with the
Botswana Housing Corporation, Ms. Sefanyetso is also actively involved
in the Corporation's Staff Union. She is an executive member of
the Union and also Chairlady of the Women's Committee of the Staff
Union. Lastly, but not least Ms. Flora Sefanyetso is a proud
mother. |
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Member
Ms. L. Pilane |
Ms. Lerato Pilane has become involved with
the Women's NGO Coalition in her capacity as Coordinator of the
Education & Training Sector with Worldview Botswana. Worldview
Botswana deals with Media, Gender and Development. Ms. Pilane
holds a Batchelor's Degree in the Social Sciences in the area of
Sociology and Public Administration. Lerato has worked as Information
Officer for Emang Basadi Women's Association. She is
presently coordinating the Development Programme for Worldview
Botswana. Lerato Pilane also possesses skills in Research,
Gender and Development and Community Mobilization. |
Member
Ms. V. Masenya |
Ms. Vicky F. Masenya has been a part of the
Women's NGO Coalition for over one year. She is presently the Manager of
Barclays Bank - Risk Management. Ms. Masenya has been an active
member of various associations and held responsible positions. She has
been a founder member of Women's Finance House, Botswana, former
executive member of the Business & Professional women's Association
and member of the Gaborone Music Society. She represents Women's
Finance House, Botswana on the Coalition's Board. Her personal
involvement in the Coalition has resulted from her belief in the
Coalition's stance and her desire to participate in the process that
aims to attain women's empowerment.
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