Background
Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center (FIL-Center) has been a pioneering force since our establishment in 2019. Initially and formerly called Trans Feminist Association Uganda (TFA-Ug), the organization faced challenges in registration due to the Legal environment and human rights violations in our country towards the Queer Community which resulted into changing the name to FIL_Center and later, was successfully registered in 2023.
With a unique multi-strategy approach to comprehensively handle various issues, we stand out as a Trans-led organization composed of passionate grassroots activists from diverse communities. We offer a variety of programs aimed at supporting and empowering womn, transgender and non-binary individuals, as well as marginalised communities focusing on access to health, education and justice while advancing feminist causes.
OUR MISSION
We are committed to intersectional grassroots activism. This means tackling opposing narratives around gender identity, sexuality and expression rights by actively promoting Feminist concepts and gender transformative approaches. We foster change for societal mindset, attitude and transformation on gender discrimination, and specifically securing equal rights for Transgender and gender diverse groups including key populations across all dimensions of social, political, and economic life.
Our vision
To achieve a just and peaceful world where marginalized communities’ human rights including health, bodily autonomy, dignity, safety and security are safeguarded’.
LOCATION AND ADDRESS
feminist inclusion leadership center (FIL-center) is located in kampala. Our social pages are very active and we respond immediately that is on facebook,instagram, LinkedIn and twitter all in the names of The feminist inclusion leadership center (FIL-center)
The people behind FIL_CENTER
fIL-Center WE WORK with a diverse network of individuals, organizations, and stakeholders, both locally and internationally. Through partnerships and alliances, we amplify our impact and advocate for positive change on behalf of marginalised communities mostly the Transgender and gender diverse individuals.
Executive Director
Samantha Jordans currently serves as Executive Director of Feminist Inclusion Leadership Center, demonstrating her resilience and dedication in advocating for access to resources and justice for Marginalised communities. A human rights defender from Uganda and deeply committed in championing gender equality and increasing access to sexual and reproductive health services, Education for marginalized communities, particularly Transgender and Gender Diverse individuals.
With six years of experience in social work, Samantha has been instrumental in ensuring key population communities have access to healthcare. Also She works closely with organizations such as Black Trans Travel Fund where she serves as a Board Member and has previously worked with Trans Advocacy Initiative Uganda and Albinism Brotherhood Uganda.
Samantha’s unwavering commitment and hard work have been recognized and honored by esteemed institutions and women’s organizations. She has been empowered through certification programs at renowned regional leadership centers such as YALI, MEMPROW, and UGANET. Her contributions have also earned recognition at international forums, including the European Stigma & Discrimination Forum 2023 and BHIVA.
As a testament to her dedication to feminist causes and global solidarity, Samantha is a proud member of the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID).
