Background

Established in 2015, WE-Change is a feminist, organization focused on advocating for and with lesbian, bisexual and queer women. Though explicitly queer-centred, the organisation’s advocacy caters to and impacts women and girls in all their diversities. WE-Change is focused on equipping women with the tools to advocate and become activists for the creation of a world that recognizes and protects the rights of all people, regardless of nationality, socio-economic status, abilities, race, gender or sexuality.

Our Mission:

WE will achieve its objective of a more equitable and just world through employing an intersectional approach to matters of importance to LBQ women. WE will utilize organizational and engagement strategies that have served the advancement of the global women’s movement over time and bring the voices, strategies and perspectives of a new generation of feminists and women’s rights activists to the table.

WE will promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, emotional, spiritual and economic life.

Strategic Objectives:

• Increase the participation of LBQ Women in national and regional leadership.
• Create safe and alternative spaces that facilitate LBQ women's healing and wellbeing
• Enhance the sustainability of the organization through outreach, partnerships and institutional capacity development.
• Promote women’s equity in health,security, wealth-creation and the workplace