At FAT, leadership is not concentrated in one individual—it is shared by the young women who have grown through our programmes and now collectively guide the organization. This reflects our belief that those closest to the work are best placed to lead it.

Our leadership is rooted in the BeeHive Leadership Model, a collective approach built on shared responsibility, participation, and community ownership. Girls and young women who join FAT's programmes grow into facilitators, mentors, and organizational leaders, ensuring that decision-making remains grounded in lived experience and community realities.

Together, our Champions, Companions, and Collective Members work across programme delivery, organizational development, partnerships, communications, finance, research, and community engagement to strengthen FAT's mission and build community-led leadership.

At FAT, the 3 Supporting Cs—Coaches, Counselors, and Consultants—provide the support, expertise, and care that enable our collective leadership to grow and thrive. They work alongside Collective Leaders, Champions, and Companions, strengthening learning, wellbeing, and organisational capacities while keeping leadership and decision-making rooted within the collective.

Our 3 Supporting Cs are part of the BeeHive Leadership Model, complementing rather than replacing the leadership of young women and communities. They bring mentoring, specialised knowledge, and wellbeing support where needed, helping FAT's collective learn, adapt, and build the capacities needed to sustain its work.

Together, Coaches, Counselors, and Consultants strengthen FAT's programmes, organisational development, and collective leadership while supporting the organisation's long-term resilience and growth.