Angela Benedicto

Biography

I am Angela Benedicto, the founder and executive director of the WoteSawa Domestic Workers Organization.
I hold a Bachelor of Law degree with experience advocating for the rights of domestic workers. As a former domestic worker, I have dedicated my life to protecting them from abuse and exploitation while fighting against child labour and human trafficking in Tanzania.
On my journey advocating for domestic workers’ rights, I am recognized as a nationwide champion for amplifying their voices. I leverage my experience to educate them, especially about their rights, responsibilities, and legal protections, aiming to transform their mindsets.
In 2011, I attended the Geneva International Labour Organization conference and advocated for the signing of ILO Convention No. 189 on decent work for domestic workers.
In 2015, Her Majesty, the Queen of England, honoured me among 60 young people from Commonwealth countries who demonstrated exceptional volunteer work. I am a Ford Global Fellow.