YEMOJA FEMINISTA FELLOWSHIP

BUILDING BRIDGES ACROSS FEMINIST MOVEMENTS

The Yemoja Feminista Fellowship is a feminist political education space that fuses the best of popular education praxis with queer methodologies, spirit and politics. 

It was conceptualised from a conscious desire to promote inclusive feminist ideologies and replenish the feminist ranks through nurturing the agenda, improving the insights of young feminists and creating opportunities for emerging feminist activists to fully grapple with the nuances, the languages of feminism, gender, and the myriad of contentious issues that hold sway in a patriarchal African society.

The depth of African feminism research I’ve delved into during this journey has been eye-opening. Learning about our rich history of resistance and resilience has ignited a fire within me to continue my activism with a profound sense of purpose and knowledge.

— Mariama, YFF fellow

ACTIVITIES

  • An immersive, consciousness-raising workshop exploring pre and post-colonial movements, feminist theories, and healing justice, equipping participants with the knowledge, skills and perspectives for more effective advocacy.

  • A virtual mentorship programme that pairs fellows with seasoned feminists, supporting them to develop practical skills in feminist leadership and movement building

  • We support participants with hands-on advocacy experience in national and transnational spaces, developing their communications skills and engaging with policymakers.