In 2025, Masifundise participated in a series of global spaces. These platforms placed fisher people’s struggles at the centre of international discussions, calling for solidarity and advancing SSF rights in South Africa.
From 11–15 March, Masifundise took part in the World Forum of Fisher Peoples (WFFP) Youth Training in Sri Lanka. Young representatives from 17 countries gathered to deepen their political understanding of ocean grabbing, human rights tools, and WFFP governance. The training also focused on strengthening youth leadership and participation across the movement. A Youth Working Group Coordination Meeting clarified roles, communication strategies, and advocacy priorities—laying critical groundwork for long-term youth empowerment within WFFP.
Between 12–17 August, Masifundise joined the first WFFP Fisherwomen’s Assembly in Thailand. The assembly declared 5 November as the International Day of Fisherwomen and affirmed the essential but often overlooked role of women in sustaining fishing livelihoods. Delegates denounced the intersecting oppressions faced by fisherwomen, called for the recognition of customary rights, and rejected projects that displace women or harm coastal ecosystems. The gathering highlighted the need for dignity, safety, and acknowledgment of fisherwomen’s contributions.
From 17–22 November, a Masifundise and Coastal Links delegation attended the WFFP Africa Continental Meeting in Senegal—the first of its kind. The meeting strengthened continental solidarity, identified shared challenges, and set regional advocacy directions. Masifundise’s Jordan Volmink was elected to the WFFP Coordinating Committee. The delegation also took part in World Fisheries Day celebrations on 21 November.
Beyond WFFP, Masifundise engaged in additional global processes, including the PAR Coalition meeting in Sri Lanka (7–10 March), the UN Committee on Food Security and CSIPM sessions in October, and the People’s Summit at COP30 in Brazil (8–16 November).
These engagements collectively deepen international alliances and amplify the struggles and rights of small-scale fishers.