FLAC

The centre is inspired by our new radicalised vision that acknowledges that “the empowerment” of gender minorities does not go far enough to achieve gender equity but putting intersectional feminism at the forefront of movement building ensures a just world for all.

As we continue to work towards a world where girls, women and LGBTQIA+ persons can thrive, we believe that it is important to create a stimulating and nourishing space for young leaders to come together, connect meaningfully, learn with each other and collaborate for collective impact.

In partnership with the Ford Foundation, we’ve developed the fellowship with the aim of creating a space for learning, healing, communicating and working creatively and collaboratively to raise the feminist consciousness of young people.

Since the launch of the fellowship in August 2022, 20 carefully selected emerging leaders from across all nine provinces in South Africa are participating in a hybrid format of learning, consisting of in-person residential sessions, a series of online workshops with feminist leaders and other experts. The fellows have been working on their individual projects to address their communities’ needs, as well as receiving tailored mentoring support.