Our Board of Trustees comprises exceptional individuals in Africa who are pivotal in guiding our organisation’s mission and vision. Made up of passionate and accomplished members, the Board brings a diverse range of expertise and experience to the table. Each member of our esteemed Board is deeply committed to our course and shares a common dedication to making a positive impact in our community. Their collective knowledge, skills, and networks contribute to the effective governance and strategic direction of our organisation.
Latiyah Orneil (She/Her)
A young trans activist-feminist, Latiyah is the founder and Executive Director of Transgenres et Droits a young organisation based in Ivory Coast. She is passionate about human rights, social justice, and transgender legal recognition. She is also a part of different initiatives working to strengthen the work of West African LGBTIQ+ organisations, and the community’s life conditions.
Youba Darif (They/Them)
Youba is a human rights activist advocating for gender equality, sexual health and bodily and LGBTIQ+ rights. They are the founder of Roots Lab, an organization working on gender related issues to promote equity, equality and freedoms in Morocco. They are also the regional coordinator of SIBA MENA working on the SRHR of young persons in the region.
Rodgers Amutwendize (He/Him)
AMUTWENDIZE is a lawyer by training and human rights activist. He works as Programs Assistant at Human Rights First, Rwanda. Participated in the 65th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Banjul the Gambia, where he raised the concern on the discrimination of LGBTIQ community and attack directed to the LGBTIQ rights activists in Africa. He has worked as a consultant for Rwanda Gender Pride, a Trans led organisation in Rwanda, training them on security measures and rights-based approach. Rodgers also designed an LGBTIQ rights brochure and drafted a position paper on the rights of LGBTIQ community which focused on eliminating stigma for sexual minority groups. Since 2017, Rodgers has been providing pro bono legal aid services to the LGBTIQ people in Rwanda.
Sandra Nafula (She/They)
Sandy is currently a Medical Data Officer at Access Afya, Kenya with a solid background in health informatics. She has had vast experience working with PEPFAR funded programs on HIV/AIDS care and prevention interventions in Kenya. She has supported research studies into key populations, facilitated focus group discussions and worked on capacity building through training on reporting practices. With a deep passion in data science, Sandy is keen on supporting inclusive leadership and activism which is backed by hard data coupled with intuition. This, she believes, will give rise to new social practices rooted in technology and data, otherwise named ‘‘Data Activism’.
Thangeni Potsane (She/Her)
Thangeni is a Public Health and Health Promotion – A rights Based Approach Certified Trainer. He is also a very Qualified Facilitator/ Trainer, who possesses a great deal of Knowledge and Skills in the field of Public Health and LGBTIQ+ issues. Most importantly she is very knowledgeable on Topics such as Sexual Reproductive Health Rights & Wellness (SRHR). Thangeni is a self-starter and has been actively involved with Society for Family Health during their recent IBBS Studies.
Thangeni also uses most of her time Educating young girls on the usage of Sanitary Pads and adolescent hygiene.
