Our Values
We believe in empowerment, equipping women with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals. Diversity is at the heart of everything we do, fostering an inclusive environment where different perspectives drive innovation. We are committed to learning, continuously growing and adapting to new challenges. Our approach is rooted in pragmatism, ensuring practical, effective solutions that create real impact.

Empowerment
Achieving gender equality would mean enhancing the impact and amplify the voices of GBV organizations working on achieving gender justice in Affrica, particularly those that are – or thar represent – the most vulnerable and underserved constituencies that are deeply embedded in neocolonial pro-violence ideologies that instigate oppressive norms. We do this by providing the communities we serve with the tools and support they need to make the startegic and tactical decisions necessary to achieve their goals while campaigning against sexual and gender – based violence.
Diversity
We seek to build a movement that is led by and responsive to the needs of diverse individuals and communities. Those most at risk of facing injustice are disproportionately poor and members of racial, ethnic, and cultural minorities. Their active engagement is critical to a strong movement.
Learning
The ability to work effectively to protect the rights of LBTQ women in a rapidly changing world with diverse challenges requires innovation, creativity, and the ability to rapidly assimilate new ideas and information. We are willing to question the “common wisdom” and to challenge assumptions – our own and our colleagues – as we develop solutions. Our work environment and approach supports and facilitates this kind of learning.
Pragmatism
We believe there are opportunities at every level to achieve accountability and gender justice community activism. We believe those opportunities must be seized wherever and whenever they are found. Local victories strengthen work in other communities and amplify the voices of those working in the sector, and achievements in one community serve as models and buoy the efforts of advocates and activists in other communities.