Discover the architecture driving our data analysis and community reporting. Built for security, transparency, and accessible insight generation.
System Modules
Our Vision
We operate at the intersection of global health, human rights, social justice, and emerging technologies. Our goal is to ensure that digital platforms, algorithmic systems, and data-driven policies are designed with equity and accountability at their core. By probing the systems that govern our digital lives, we empower communities to take control of their narratives.
Our Mission
WATA is a queer-led initiative by the African Alliance, focusing on advancing rights-based, critical, and developmental programming for underserved communities across Africa through deep engagement with technology and data.
PROTOCOL 01
Research
Conducting deep-dive investigations into algorithmic bias and digital rights violations impacting marginalized groups.
PROTOCOL 02
Advocacy
Engaging with policymakers to push for inclusive, transparent, and rights-respecting frameworks globally.
PROTOCOL 03
Empowerment
Equipping local communities with the tools and knowledge to understand and navigate data ecosystems securely.
Tian Johnson
Lead Strategist
Global health advocacy expert dedicated to redefining health communication narratives.
South Africa
Tian Johnson is a globally recognized health advocate with over a decade of experience navigating complex socio-political landscapes. Their work centers on creating equitable health communication strategies that resonate with underserved communities, ensuring marginalized voices lead the conversation in policy and tech development.
At WATA, Tian spearheads our strategic initiatives, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and high-level structural change. They focus on dismantling systemic barriers and building decentralized, community-owned data trusts across the continent.
PerryKent Nkole
Tech & Data Lead
Decentralized systems architect building the future of inclusive platform infrastructure.
Zambia
PerryKent Nkole is an innovative systems architect who specializes in decentralized networks and open-source intelligence. With a background in cybersecurity and data infrastructures, PerryKent ensures our digital operations remain autonomous, secure, and entirely resistant to extractive monopolies.
Driving the technical backbone of WATA, PerryKent actively designs infrastructure that empowers users directly. Their work is pivotal to establishing secure communications and untethered analysis platforms for digital rights activists region-wide.
Katy Hindle
Research Fellow
Investigating algorithmic bias and its specific intersections with human rights violations.
United Kingdom
Katy Hindle is an accomplished researcher whose work critically explores the intersection of social justice, human rights, and algorithmic decision-making. By applying a sociotechnical lens to data analysis, Katy exposes how automated systems often perpetuate systemic harms against vulnerable populations.
Her recent publications delve into predictive policing, healthcare bias, and digital profiling. Through WATA, Katy transforms complex empirical research into actionable advocacy tools designed to challenge and rewrite biased code.
Dale Mukwena
Policy Analyst
Translating systemic research into equitable technology policy frameworks.
Zimbabwe
Dale Mukwena combines legal expertise with digital literacy to push forward progressive, tech-aware policies. As a highly skilled analyst, Dale meticulously reviews government and corporate data protocols to identify loopholes that exploit communities.
Instrumental to our advocacy operations, Dale drafts policy briefs, manifestos, and legal challenges. By equipping grassroots organizers with clear, actionable regulatory knowledge, Dale ensures the legal ecosystem works for the people, not just the platforms.
Tian Johnson
Lead Strategist
Global health advocacy expert dedicated to redefining health communication narratives.
South Africa
Tian Johnson is a globally recognized health advocate with over a decade of experience navigating complex socio-political landscapes. Their work centers on creating equitable health communication strategies that resonate with underserved communities, ensuring marginalized voices lead the conversation in policy and tech development.
At WATA, Tian spearheads our strategic initiatives, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and high-level structural change. They focus on dismantling systemic barriers and building decentralized, community-owned data trusts across the continent.
Hassna Murenzi
Lead Strategist
Global health advocacy expert dedicated to redefining health communication narratives.
South Africa
Tian Johnson is a globally recognized health advocate with over a decade of experience navigating complex socio-political landscapes. Their work centers on creating equitable health communication strategies that resonate with underserved communities, ensuring marginalized voices lead the conversation in policy and tech development.
At WATA, Tian spearheads our strategic initiatives, bridging the gap between grassroots activism and high-level structural change. They focus on dismantling systemic barriers and building decentralized, community-owned data trusts across the continent.
