Thenjiwe MngadiĀ is an Intern in the Programmes Department at ACCORD contributing towards the Peacebuilding and Social Cohesion Programmes. She holds a Bachelor of Social Science Honours in International Relations from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She has a strong research background in water security and governance. Her interests also extend to community development and engagement, where she strives to empower communities and foster inclusive dialogue.