A global network

Amélie Guyot-Staal

Monitoring and Evaluation Manager

Amélie oversees monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).

She holds a degree in Social Work, an Honors in Social Development (Cape Town University), and a Masters in Sustainable Development Planning and Management (University of Stellenbosch).

Bob Yala

Country Manager, DRC & Host of Radio Workshop en français

Bob made his entrance into the world of radio in 2001, when he joined the team at Réveil FM in Kinshasa, and went on to work as a reporter for local TV channel RTGA. Bob worked for seven years in Mbandaka as the manager of a local radio station set up by the International Organisation of the Francophonie. In 2010, he moved back to Kinshasa and was immediately recruited as Project Manager by RFI Planète Radio, where he worked until 2014. Bob is currently the Manager of Secteur Média and the Country Manager of the DRC for Radio Workshop.

Brighton Kaoma

Global Youth Ambassador

Brighton co-founded the Agents of Change Foundation in Zambia which schools youth in civic participation, ethical leadership, climate change negotiations, and sexual and reproductive health issues. Brighton has consulted for organisations such as UNICEF Zambia and WWF on issues of youth inclusion, inequality, and climate change. He is currently a graduate student in Environmental Science and Policy (Class of 2020) at Columbia University, and an intern for The Earth Institute’s Initiative on Communication and Sustainability.

Clémence Petit-Perrot

Director of Strategy

Clémence oversees all new initiatives at Radio Workshop and works at ensuring that our learnings are constantly integrated in upcoming projects. Clémence has 10 years of radio journalism and facilitation experience and, from 2008 to 2011, was the southern Africa correspondent for Radio France Internationale. She has a postgraduate degree in Political Science and International Relations from the Institut d’Études Politiques, University of Toulouse, France, a postgraduate degree in Journalism from IJBA (University of Bordeaux, France) and is completing her Masters in Inclusive Innovation at the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business.

Farhana Jacobs

Curriculum Coordinator

Farhana Jacobs is an illustrator and graphic designer from Durban, South Africa. She completed an undergraduate degree in Political Science and Social Anthropology at the University of Cape Town, after which she worked in a Cape Town based design studio. Before joining Radio Workshop she was a facilitator to school-going youth in the Western Cape where she taught visual art. Her experience at Radio Workshop ranges from media trainer and program support, to curriculum design and development. She enjoys condensed milk coffee, black and white photography and rainy days indoors.

Jessica Jackel

Country Manager, Tanzania

Jessica is the Program Manager at Mwanza Youth and Children Network (MYCN) in Mwanza, Tanzania. MYCN has been partnering with the Children’s Radio Foundation since 2012 to implement rights-based advocacy programs for children and youth throughout Tanzania. As Program Manager Jessica supervises the Youth Reporters radio programs, working closely with local facilitators and the Children’s Radio Foundation team in Cape Town.

Jo Jackson

Managing Producer

Jo is a writer and multimedia creative. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, she has lived, studied and worked all over Europe. That's where she became bilingual in French and graduated with an MA in Creative & Life Writing from Goldsmiths University of London. Her work was shortlisted for the Wasafiri New Writing Prize 2018.

Lesedi Mogoatlhe

Host and Editorial Director

Lesedi most recently worked with LGBTQI+ organizations across southern Africa to develop their own podcasts. She has a background in documentary filmmaking, having worked in the South African TV and Film industry for almost 20 years. She holds an MA in Documentary Filmmaking from Sussex University.

Martha O'Donovan

Interim Program Director

For nearly 10 years, Martha has worked at Radio Workshop as a program manager, innovations associate, and fundraiser. She is skilled in systems creation and communications. She previously was a satirical video producer at Magamba Network (Zimbabwe) and received a MTV-U Fulbright Scholarship (Zambia). Martha holds a BA from New York University.

Mary-Ann Nobele

Program Coordinator

Mary-Ann has worked in the radio space for six years at Alex Fm, and as voice-over artist for community radio stations and the City of Johannesburg for three years. She cares deeply for young people who come from marginalized communities and has worked as a community leader with Gun Free South Africa and the Children’s Radio Foundation for five years. Mary-Ann enjoys being in front of the camera as a presenter and model, and behind it as a photographer. She dreams of traveling the world and wants to play an active role in helping young people from townships find value in themselves.

Mike Rahfaldt

Executive Director

Mike oversees the international operations from Cape Town. Before joining Radio Workshop in 2006, Michal taught media and anthropology at the University of Cape Town. As a journalist, he has contributed to Public Radio International, BBC World Service, NPR, and the New York Times. Mike received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2007.

Mutetelenu Kalama

Country Manager, Zambia

Mutetelenu co-founded the Agents of Change Foundation, which trains young people in leadership skills, basic radio skills, and promotes the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. She holds a degree in Development Studies from the Catholic University. She has worked in youth development in different spheres by representing young people in her country and around the globe. She has been a UNICEF Ambassador, was named one of SADC's 100 most influential young people, and received an award from the Women Economic Forum for fostering the empowerment of girls.

Naomi Grewan

Communications Manager & Associate Producer

Naomi is a recent graduate from Rhodes University where she completed her Bachelor of Journalism degree. In her four years at Rhodes she specialised in Audio, Communications and Political Studies. Prior to studying, Naomi worked in educational theatre in Argentina which confirmed her interests in media and social justice. Now at Radio Workshop, she continues to explore this intersection through podcasting and youth radio.

Patou Izai Kep’na

Country Coordinator, DRC

Patou Izai Kep’na is a Congolese human rights and youth activist, artist, and founder of the Jeunialissime organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Patou manages the Jeuniafrica youth radio programme, aimed at raising awareness on LGBTI+ rights. Patou holds a Bac +5 (master’s degree equivalent) in Design of Information Systems from the National Pedagogical University in Kinshasa, DRC.

Sammy Ramodike

Program Coordinator

Sammy is a media graduate with a Diploma in Media Practice and is part of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network. Sammy started working for Radio Workshop in 2014 as a Youth Mentor. He also works as the Production Manager for a community radio station in Johannesburg called Alex FM - one of the first community radio stations in South Africa. His achievements include Best Radio Student in 2012, Best Mentor Award, and 2016 Project Site of the Year Award - amongst others.

Shaban Ramadhani Maganga

Country Manager, Tanzania

Shaban founded the Mwanza Youth and Children Network (MYCN) in 2009. Since then he has served as its Executive Chairperson and has built a strong relationship with the Children’s Radio Foundation, implementing programs throughout Tanzania since 2012. Shaban plays a key role in training, supervising, and seeking out opportunities to link young radio journalists to important national and local level duty bearers, service providers and leaders.

Thando Ntoi

Finance Director

Thando joined the team in July 2015 and manages both the Financial and Strategic functions within the Children’s Radio Foundation. Prior to joining, Thando spent almost ten years working in Program Management, Corporate Finance and Strategy for several multinationals including Ernst and Young and Old Mutual. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, majoring in Finance and Accounting, as well as an Honors degree in Business Finance from UNISA. Thando is also a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).

Waly Faye

Learnings & Innovation Director

Waly is a development expert with a specialization in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning. He has worked in international development and international education for more than 13 years. He has taught research methods and community engagement at the University of Minnesota for 12 years. Waly oversees all new initiatives at the Children’s Radio Foundation, leads research in key thematic areas and ensures that our learnings are constantly integrated in our projects, models, and systems.

Wardi Adams

Office Administrator

Wardi is the Office Administrator at our Cape Town office. She completed her Bachelors Degree at the University of the Western Cape in English Literature and has worked in various roles within the NGO sector. Wardi supports our team logistically, manages the space at our Head Office and tends to all our teams needs.