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About Us

We are all about improving communities through the development and empowerment of our women and girls.

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white and black Together We Create graffiti wall decor
Our Mission

Empowerment meets creativity in all we do. We value our stories, we learn from each other and make collective change together.

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two hands with linked pinky fingers

Our Vision

A future where women and girls are leading change and decision-making in their communities.

Voices amplified, skills recognised, futures and finances transformed.

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woman taking selfie
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man in black jacket holding white and red signage
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a woman sitting on a couch in a room
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smiling girl wearing pink framed sunglasses

Our Core Values

🔥We are tenacious: We don't give up easily, we continue to fight for improvements in the face of opposition and barriers.

🧩 We are equitable: We co-create inclusive opportunities and meet people where they are at, always focused on removing barriers to engagement.

🦋 We are holistic: We don't settle for surface-level solutions, and we look at improving issues from a range of perspectives

🕊️ We are hopeful: We believe lived experience equips people for leadership, and we are optimistic that we can co-create ways to improve underserved communities

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red and white no smoking sign

Our Directors

We are kickstarting Tenacity in 2026, using our skills to collectively build a movement

Tanya Kiemo
Director (of Community Resilience)

I founded Tenacity out of deep frustration of inequality and an inner hope that we could collectively improve communities by empowering tenacious women facing systemic barriers to financial freedom. I am a neurodiverse mother of 3 beautiful children, and I am very keen to create pathways for mothers to soar.

I have worked for over 20 years, piloting initiatives and co-designing participatory community development projects. This has included community research, regranting, consultations, public health campaigns and community organising in underserved communities. I have studied international community development and Health and Social Care.

I bring creativity, strategy, and innovation, strengthened by extensive experience in co-designing opportunities for women and girls to lead and shape their community improvements.

Yoti Body - Lawson

Director (of Building up Strong Women)

I’m a pharmacist by background but have had the privilege of leading within a number of organisations.

I’m passionate about empowering people and offering wisdom and direction that helps individuals and communities grow in resilience and purpose. I care deeply about creating spaces where people feel seen, strengthened, and supported to thrive, not just survive.

I bring visionary leadership and strategic direction, alongside mentoring, teaching, and pastoral wisdom, with a heart for building resilient, purpose-driven communities.

I am the Executive Director and co-founder of Small Axe, a not-for-profit campaigning agency that works to create movements that are progressive, hopeful and powerful, inspiring people to act on the most pressing issues of our time.

I was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka and came to the UK as a refugee with my family aged 2. I also serve as a school Governor and as a member of the Campaign Lab board of directors.

Skills I bring: Digital, Campaigning

Jana Mills

Director (Of Making Moves on Movements)

Jana Mills
Jana Mills
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