Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa

Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa is a Digital Inclusion & Gender Equality Specialist with 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has held senior leadership roles in organizations such as the Alliance for Affordable Internet, Consumers International, and UNITY: Journalists of Color, Inc. Her work focuses on advocacy, public policy, international diplomacy, and social impact, particularly in advancing digital inclusion and gender equality. She co-founded a women's movement in South Africa to combat gender-based violence and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Education Policy, Organization, and Leadership. Her content often addresses digital equity, gender equality, and the economic impact of digital exclusion.