News Blogs & News Hilina's Key Takeaways from the Feminist Leadership Training Programme Rediscovering Feminist Fire: The virtual format and flexible scheduling options helped rekindle my passion for feminist community and intellectual engagement, revitalising my feminist fire. Feminist Pedagogy: The course, led by Tebussum and Inderjit, embraced feminist and development pedagogy, treating participants as co-educators and fostering equality, solidarity, and interactive learning. Adaptive and Reflective Learning: The programme offered structured yet adaptable discussions, responding to our changing needs and facilitating open conversations among diverse participants. Practical Grounding in Black and Brown Feminist Thought: Enriching group discussions rooted in diverse feminist perspectives from the global majority offered a practical and reflective space to engage with feminist theories and everyday experiences. Personal and Professional Impact: The course directly resonated with my life, nurturing my feminist knowledge, confidence, and helped me continue to question power structures in both personal and professional realms. Recognising the Feminist Self: I discovered the feminist leader within myself, acknowledging the importance of self-care and the significance of challenging power structures. Navigating Challenges: The training helped reframe my approach to activism, addressing challenges like imposter syndrome, resource management, patriarchal hostility, and conflict resolution in my work. Embracing Vulnerability: Break-out sessions encouraged honest sharing of struggles, fostering an environment where vulnerabilities were acknowledged, and collective support was provided. Extended Learning: With so much rich content, I felt that extending the course hours could have allowed for a deeper exploration of the abundant resources and insights offered by WRC. Growth and Reflection: The course prompted profound personal and professional growth, encouraging me to reflect on feminist principles and continue to make space in my personal/professional life. Hilina's insights and growth during the Feminist Leadership Training Programme highlight the value of embracing feminist leadership principles and reflective learning. Find out more and apply for a place on our new four-day Feminist Leadership Programme. APPLY. Manage Cookie Preferences