Fema Team
“My biggest ‘high’ is when I meet young people who were Fema clubbers in school, who declare that Fema empowered them, enabling them to change their lives and create inspiring futures.”
– Minou Fuglesang, FounderThe Femina Family is a community with a strong vision and passion for change supporting young people to express their voice, reflect on their values and rights, develop skills and get practical experience and exposure. Young people have value, they need to feel that their lives have purpose and meaning and that they have the ability to change the world. The sky is the limit!
The Fema Team is made up of a core staff, volunteers and interns. The work done by our team is supported by our Senior Management Group and the Board of Directors
Minou Fuglesang Founder
The visionary and persistent driver behind the Femina initiative.
“I have always felt passionately about supporting young people, especially girls. My mottos are education is everything, knowledge is power. Believe in yourself, it is your life! Keep positive and keep moving toward your life goals.”
Ruth MlayExecutive Director
“Working at Femina is such a joy. The staff are extremely motivated and embody the femina family values. This makes my task of ensuring all programs run according to plan and schedule, on budget with the right human resource talent so enjoyable and fun.”
Amabilis BatamulaDeputy Director
One of the most loved and well known faces of Femina Hip, a TV presenter and so much more
“I love the way we work as a team and that all we do is so appreciated. I believe in what we do, there is a gap of information and Femina is filling it. We are providing young people with a platform where they can express themselves, connect and relate to each other”.
Albinus KiagatiFinance Manager
Pushpa ShethHead of Finance & Administration
Pushpa is the centre of attention and the problems solver in the office, and she holds the money strings!
“Femina Hip has helped me grow both professionally and personally. I am always amazed over how much we achieve each year despite the various challenges we face. I am a proud member of the Femina Family.”
Thabiti AhmedCommunity Mobilization Officer
Thabit started as an intern, but after hard work, became a member of the team!
“I really enjoy working with community mobilization, I travel and meet young people all over our beautiful country. It is very exciting and I’m learning new things every day. We the young generation can help our communities develop and ensure a better future for everyone.”
Lesley ReaderSenior Advisor – Entrepreneurship & Skills Development
Guardian of the stray cats, the ‘chips mayai’ and project proposals
“Femina Hip is important because it is educating, motivating and inspiring the next generation of leaders of Tanzania to make their goals a reality. We have to keep the funds coming so that we can full-fill our work plan.”
Victor JohnCommunity Mobilization Officer
“I appreciate to be among member of femina family, and i'm happy to contribute to serves many populations on the micro, mezzo, and macro level, so that we can have welfare state.”
Michael ShindikaCommunity Mobilization Assistant
Tunu YongoloMedia Production Manager
