Kingsley Kalu

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Kalu Kingsley (Kelsey) is the Executive Director and Founder of STAG Initiative (Supporting Trans, Intersex, and Gender Nonconforming People’s Initiative), formerly known as TGNPN, dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of transgender, intersex, and gender non-conforming individuals. The mission of STAG Initiative is to empower communities through advocacy and capacity building, addressing their unique challenges, and creating inclusive societies.

Kalu has led numerous advocacy and community service efforts, including organizing support groups, providing counseling services, and advocating for inclusive policies. Additionally, their role on the Executive committee of the Trans and Intersex Network Nigeria and Coalition of West African Underserved and Marginalized Youths has allowed them to contribute to shaping national and regional advocacy agendas and policies.

“As a visionary leader, I strive to create inclusive spaces and drive systemic change to ensure that every individual, regardless of gender identity, can thrive and be treated with dignity and respect.”