Steve is a development specialist who has worked in the international non-profit sector for over 15 years. He obtained a BA degree from Rhodes University, and a Master’s in Public and Development Management from the University of the Witwatersrand. His career has focused on improving opportunities for children and young people. He began as a volunteer working at the grassroots level, and has served as Executive Director for three non-profit organizations in Namibia, Liberia and South Africa. In October 2019 he joined Save the Children South Africa as CEO. He lives with his wife and young daughter in Johannesburg.
Our event will discuss the importance of addressing child labor in global smallholder agriculture supply chains through a multi stakeholder approach designed to strengthen and reinforce government systems and demonstrate proven approaches with sustainable, scalable, and replicable solutions that address the root causes of child labor around the world.