Saranel began her career in South Africa working in the trade union movement, where she launched the first School for Trade Union Women. She was an anti-apartheid activist and worked with new social movements in the post-apartheid South Africa. Saranel has worked in the United Kingdom in the international NGO (INGO) sector, including with War on Want, Action Aid UK, and, most recently, Oxfam Great Britain as Head of Partnerships. With nearly 30 years of experience in the advancement of gender and racial justice, Saranel brings to Mama Cash exceptional leadership skills and a deep commitment to further embedding decolonial and anti-racist strategies in the organisation’s work. She has also played a pivotal role in framing and implementing strategic initiatives that have had a significant impact on communities around the world.
Jenifer Lasimbang is a passionate advocate for Indigenous rights, ICT empowerment, and community development, with over 20 years of experience promoting education, healthcare, and socio-economic development in Malaysia’s rural and Indigenous communities. Holding a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction, she has championed mother tongue-based education, cultural preservation, and disability inclusion through initiatives like MIPCE II and UNICEF’s #thisability campaign. A former assistant minister and assemblywoman, Jenifer has worked to empower women and Indigenous Peoples in governance and continues her volunteer work with MERCY Malaysia. From 2008 to 2009, she served as a UNDP consultant, coordinating Indigenous development programs and grants across Asia-Pacific and advancing human rights-based approaches.