Testimonials
"If you are on the fence about engaging Lorha Nakambe's services, I would strongly encourage you to take that step. Their expertise, dedication, and transformative impact have been invaluable to me, and I believe they have the potential to bring substantial value to any endeavor they undertake. Lorha Nakambe's team brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to empowering and advancing feminist initiatives in the global south. The team has consistently demonstrated a level of excellence that is truly commendable. Engaging Lorha Nakambe's services is not just about hiring a team; it's about forging a partnership with individuals who are deeply committed to positive social change. Their collaborative approach, dedication to learning, and ability to adapt to evolving challenges make them an invaluable asset to any project or organization."
"I had the pleasure of working with Iris and subsequently Lorha Nakambe Consulting in the context of working with the Coalition of Feminists for Social Change (COFEM). I've worked personally with Iris across her time in three different roles: as a Regional Liaison, in her role as the Regional Activity Working Group Chair, and finally in her role as Co-Coordinator of COFEM."
"Iris leads and guides through spaces gently and with kindness. Iris is a systems thinker and finds opportunities for connection and collaboration everywhere she goes. I've had the pleasure of learning from Iris on what feminist leadership looks like, and how to navigate difficult spaces with grace, and highly recommend working with her and her team."
"Working with Iris and the Lorha Nakambe team has brought about significant impacts and transformations for the Ford Foundation and the Young Feminist Plus Fund Collective. Firstly, through her role as a mentor, Iris has been able to enhance the collective’s understanding of feminist-based and participatory research methodologies. This guided our research team in adopting these approaches, fundamentally transforming the way the team approaches research in the context of gender and social justice issues. Her expertise and guidance enriched the quality and depth of our research. Iris's contributions have had a profound impact on how the Plus Fund convenes. Her ability to co-design effective agendas and co-facilitate from a place of kindness and love has enhanced the overall effectiveness of our collaborative efforts. This collaborative approach fostered an environment of shared learning and collective action which left many feeling seen and empowered. In her role as the strategy and learning lead, Iris has been able to help the Foundation remain accountable to feminist principles and has played a big influence in ensuring that our actions and strategies continue to be shaped by those we seek to serve. Through her assistance, we were able to establish effective strategies."
"The Black Feminist Fund team is grateful to have worked with and learnt from Iris during her time with us as a BFF Fellow. She consistently brought political and intellectual leadership and deep care and compassion to all that she worked on. We are excited to continue collaborate with her and looking forward to witnessing all that she will continue to do to create lasting change."
"We engaged Iris when a Leadership position needed to be filled in one of our programmes- The Zanele Mbeki Fellowship (ZMF). Iris was a Fellow in the Inaugural Cohort and her contributions to the space that year made her stand out as a thought leader as well as an expert in feminist work, particularly Fellowships."