Samuel Shapiro

Samuel Shapiro is a Programme Officer at the Other Foundation, where he leads research, grantmaking, movement building, and networking to support LGBTIQ+ communities across Southern Africa. He was previously the National Organizer and Senior Researcher at Equal Education, working to strengthen education justice campaigns through community organizing and evidence-based advocacy. Samuel is a founding board member of the I_Menstruate Movement, which is driving systemic solutions to menstrual health access in South Africa. He is also a TEFL-certified English teacher and a registered marriage officer.

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