Sustainable, inclusive change happens when we bridge legal frameworks with lived realities.
Who We Are
TRANSVERSAL Consulting was founded on the belief that sustainable, inclusive change happens when we bridge legal frameworks with lived realities. With roots in academia, public service, and grassroots engagement, our consultancy grew out of a desire to create practical pathways toward gender justice and systemic inclusion. We are based in South Africa and operate across local and international contexts, partnering with governments, civil society, donors, and the private sector.
Vision & Mission
We envision a world where public institutions, private sector actors, and communities work together to uphold systems that are inclusive, participatory, and accountable – especially to those most often excluded or unheard.
Our mission is to support public and private sector institutions in embedding gender equality, social inclusion, and legal empowerment into their strategies, laws, and programs – by connecting academic insight, legal knowledge, and community realities.
Our Core Values
From Insight to Action
We turn complex legal frameworks and research into clear, actionable strategies that help clients navigate policy, law, and inclusion with confidence.
We embed gender equality, social inclusion, and human rights into every system we support, aligning actions with global standards, legal obligations, and ethical leadership.
Rights & Equality at the Core
Systemic & Transversal Thinking
We work across disciplines, sectors, and social boundaries to design integrated systems that are resilient, inclusive, and ready for the future.
Inclusive Partnerships
We co-create with people rather than for them, engaging clients and communities through deep listening, participatory methods, and culturally grounded approaches.
Transformation with Impact
We focus on change that lasts socially, environmentally, and institutionally, recognizing that real transformation is a continuous process, not just a project.
Clarity in Complexity
We bring structure and calm to complex systems, helping institutions and companies stay focused, strategic, and solution-oriented
“After years in law, academia, and human rights, I saw a need for strategies that connect legal frameworks with real people’s lives.
That’s why I started TRANSVERSAL.”
— Kelly Bishop, PhD in Law and Director TRANSVERSAL Consulting