To truly change a system, you must know how to work at a grassroots level, as well as with powerful people in government. Cookie Edwards, the Executive Director of The KwaZulu-Natal Network, works to ensure the government in South Africa listens to the needs of communities plagued by gender based violence. In today’s episode we’ll learn how to connect community, philanthropy and government to create systems change.  Featuring Cookie Edwards, Executive Director of the KZN Network and Jessica Chiliza, Associate Program Director at Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. If you want to learn more about CTAOP and KNZ Network head on over to charlizeafricaoutreach.org. -- If you aspire to be a System Catalyst and need resources to help you on your journey, subscribe to our newsletter.  Learn more about our mission and our partners, visit systemcatalysts.com. This podcast is produced by Hueman Group Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.