filia Executive Board

The three women on filia’s executive board are appointed by the foundation board every three years. They work on a voluntary basis. The board acts as the employer at filia. The women of the board represent the fund in all contractual and legal matters and are responsible for implementing the resolutions of the foundation board through the office team. The chair of the board also serves on filia’s investment committee.

Born in Küçükağa, a small village in the One World.
Naciye studied economics and political science and trained as a certified consultant for organizational development. From 2009 to 2021 she has been the managing director of W3_Werkstatt für internationale Kultur und Politik e.V.. Naciye has many years of leadership activities, freelance consulting and accompaniment on diversity as well as project management under her belt. The enforcement of human rights and equal opportunities in all areas of life, abolition of racism and exclusion – especially here in Germany – are the basis for her vision of living together.

With its many years of successful commitment to girls and women, filia underscores my vision of fighting for women’s rights with my own voice and my own actions. filia empowers women and girls, makes the most diverse life styles visible and tangible. It gives confidence that I would like to share with even more women. The commitment and work of the many people at filia move and inspire me. Being on the board gives me the chance to stand up for more justice – and to do so together with women and girls.

Born in Germany.
Studies in German and political science. Involvement in women’s groups, peace initiatives and as a mentor for girls and young women. Many years of work as a journalist and manager in the media sector. Freelance systemic coach and independent consultant.

filia inspires me through the support of its worldwide projects, the impact of which is immediately visible. filia’s work gives the supported women and girls courage, helps them fight for their rights and shows concrete results. filia works at eye level with its grantees and thus contributes to long-term social and economic changes. I feel enriched and motivated by the energy and joie de vivre that emanates from the work we do together. I am delighted to now also represent filia as a board member.

Born in Munich.
Studied Applied Cultural Studies in Lüneburg and Macerata (Italy). Expert for progressive philanthropy and democracy, professional stations in the field of foundations, impact investment and social entrepreneurship. Currently head of the Schöpflin Foundation’s funding activities in the field of “Economy & Democracy”. Long-standing involvement in feminist projects. Part of a patch-work family with 4 daughters.

I believe in intersectional feminism as a social utopia that can liberate all people. The centuries of oppression experienced by women and girls can give rise to the tremendous strength needed to achieve this – if we help each other to grow beyond ourselves by organizing, connecting and standing up for each other. I would like to make my small contribution to this with my commitment as part of the filia community.