Our work is rooted in and guided by the Charter of Feminist Principles for African Feminists. We believe that the everyday lived experiences of African women and other minoritized persons can only transform if we interrogate and seek to shift structural power.

Our work puts the interests of Africans and African women first, bearing in mind the legacies of slavery, colonialism, imperialism, and economic exploitation of the continent. True liberation for all Africans can only be achieved by addressing this legacy and working towards a common vision of the Africa we want.

We value diversity and inclusion and see it as the first step in centering the voices and experiences of those who are structurally excluded. However, we do not see it as an end in itself but as a vehicle for equity and justice

We are committed to walking the talk and holding ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for. We will always strive for excellence and rigor in the work that we do; and proper stewardship of the organization’s resources.

We believe in strengthening our collective power and taking collective action to effectively resist. The power that we challenge can only shift with a chorus of voices across movements, gender, race, class, national boundaries, etc.

We recognize how systems of power interact to further oppress groups and individuals that are marginalized. We are cognizant therefore that change can only happen by dismantling these power structures while centering the needs and experiences of minoritized groups.

We are intentional about learning and challenging ourselves to think outside the box, to take risks, and to consider new ideas and new ways of doing things in response to the challenges of the day.