FLAC Fellows Step Into Action: Building a Feminist Future Through In-Service Training
These 20 young leaders are stepping into powerful roles across community-based organisations and private sector, where they will gain hands-on experience while continuing their journey through our two-year leadership development programme.
FLAC is more than a training initiative it’s a space of radical imagination, learning, healing, and activism. Designed to prepare young feminist leaders to create transformative change in their communities, the programme includes a rich curriculum grounded in intersectional feminist theory and practice. Key modules include:
- Gender and Healing: Reflections on childhood gender conditioning and its lifelong impact
- Feminism 101: Introduction to feminist thought and movements
- Feminist Activism and Movement Building
- Sexual & Gender-Based Violence and SRHR (Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights)
- Feminist Leadership, Communications, Media & Advocacy
- Economic and Climate Justice
The programme is guided by a collaborative approach between the FLAC team, experienced mentors, and the Fellows themselves working together to deliver community-led, feminist solutions and advocacy grounded in lived realities.
Nourishing Feminist Leadership
At the heart of FLAC is the belief that a better world is possible one where girls, women, and LGBTQIA+ persons can thrive in dignity and justice. We are committed to cultivating a nourishing, safe, and stimulating space for young people to connect, co-create, and lead with purpose.
One of our current Fellows, Nobuhle Sithole, shares her powerful journey just one week into her placement:
“My name is Nobuhle Sithole, I am 24 years old, my pronouns are she/her, and I come from KwaZulu-Natal. I am currently working with the Department of Health through the Ndwedwe Community Health Centre under the Adolescent and Youth Friendly Services (AYFS) unit a vital initiative that ensures youth have access to safe, empowering health services.
As a proud FLAC Fellow, I carry the mission to amplify feminist values, promote youth-cantered leadership, and challenge gender-based injustices. At Ndwedwe, I facilitate peer education, host youth dialogues, and lead advocacy campaigns focused on gender equality, sexual and reproductive health rights, and the empowerment of young women.
Even though it has only been seven days, this experience has already transformed me. I feel more confident, grounded in my leadership, and inspired to keep rising. I’m honoured to be part of a movement that stands boldly for young people, justice, and health equity.”
A Message to Young Girls Everywhere
Nobuhle leaves us with a moving message for every young girl navigating her journey:
“Dear young girl, I want you to know the truth: do not be afraid, and do not be anxious. You were not born a victim of society. You are strong, educated, and more determined than ever before. Own your power, speak your truth, and rise boldly into the future you deserve.”
As this new chapter begins, we remain steadfast in our feminist commitment: building leaders, shaping futures, and transforming communities. Follow the journey of the other fellows through social.
