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, Executive Director and 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, Board of Directors and the Hip Edutainment Trust.
Minou FuglesangExecutive Director and 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.”
Albinus KiagatiFinance Manager
Amabilis BatamulaMedia Director/small>
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”.
Ruth MlayHead of Programs
“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.”
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.”
Bernard Ngwallo (Bwana Ishi)Community Mobilization Officer
‘Bwana Ishi’ is our in-house comedian, spreading joy and humour.
“One of my favourite tasks at Femina has been my comedian role. Through TV, radio and my work as MC in fairs and festivals, I have become a well known role model and one of the familiar faces of the Femina Family, recognized everywhere.”
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.”
Harriet MakulukuluProject Manager DREAMS IC
Our organized and systematic sister Harriet always on top of things
“I like working at Femina Hip, we support each other and love what we do, everyone is passionate about our work. I enjoy the yearly National Youth Conference where Fema Club Members share their testimonials. It is eye opening and proves how important Femina’s work is.”
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.”
Nashivai MollelCommunity Mobilization Manager
Nash is a key navigator who represents and explains what we do to anyone, anywhere in the country.
“I have a lot of good memories from my 8 years of working with Femina. We truly involve young people in the work we do and the stories we share, and that motivates and inspires them to succeed. I feel so proud when I see youth I have mentored make a positive change in their lives.”
Martha SamwelMonitoring & Evaluation Technical Specialist
Martha is a goal getter, with a great sense of humor!
“Femina Hip provides young people with knowledge and education that contributes to developing our nation. I like working here, because we are incredible effective at what we do, we reach millions of people, on a fairly small budget compared to other organizations.”
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.”
Constancia MgimwaCommunity Mobilization Senior Officer
Cos is our dearest ’aunti’ who always has an answer to questions.
“Here at Femina we are all equal, we are a family. Through my work I get chance to council teachers but best of all I get to mentor and talk to young people every day, that keeps me young at heart.”
Michael ShindikaCommunity Mobilization Assistant
Gloria MkolomaCommunity Mobilization Officer
From coffee girl, to receptionist to social worker, Gloria has risen in the ranks!
“Femina Hip is a workplace full of creativity and teamwork. Its been my blessing, I have learnt so much here. I love that we provide a safe space where young people can raise their voice and learn how to overcome challenges.”
Tunu YongoloMedia Production Manager
Pendo MashulanoPrint Media Coordinator
Pendo the tomboy blossomed with motherhood
“I like working with young people, and making an impact on their lives. The stories of change we hear shows that we are building a generation that are well informed and make better choices in their lives.”
Sakina MollelAdministration
Sakina is our busy bee following up on office affairs. She gets things done!
“Femina Hip is important, we support and educate young people. We help raise awareness about gender, our bodies and our rights, we motivate and spark a passion in young people to achieve their dreams.”
