This year as a FLAC Fellow has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. I have been gaining insights into leadership, activism, and how to create meaningful change in my community.


This year as a FLAC Fellow has been an incredible journey of learning, growth, and self-discovery. I have been gaining insights into leadership, activism, and how to create meaningful change in my community.
When I joined the FLAC Fellowship, I thought I had a pretty clear idea of what activism and feminism were. I thought I knew what it meant to speak up, to lead, and to create change.
This year, the FLAC Fellowship has been a powerful space for growth, reflection, and leadership. As fellows, we are learning that real change in our communities begins with understanding the challenges people face every day.
Since beginning their journey in 2024, our FLAC Fellows have been actively engaging, learning, and advocating for change across the continent. Now in 2026, their impact continues to grow as they use their voices and experiences to challenge inequality and drive meaningful conversations.
At the Thabazimbi GBV Reduction Steering Committee, our mission is to support schools in creating safe, healthy, and productive learning environments. One school we have identified for focused engagement this year is Mabogopedi Secondary School.
On 13 February 2026, the Karabelo GBV Response Project joined Anova Health for a mental health campaign at Mabogopedi School. Our project coordinator was invited to speak to learners about cyberbullying a growing concern for teens in today’s online world.
Following the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, youth voices across Southern Africa are rising in solidarity to demand accountability, justice, and regional cooperation. One of our own, Rorisang Makoae, a dedicated participant in the Feminist leadership and Activism centre (FLAC ) Fellow from Lesotho, has highlighted urgent issues affecting regional migrants and healthcare systems in South Africa.
