AWDF is embarking on a process to review and organise our knowledge management function in line with our strategic vision. This review encompasses rethinking the 2020-2021 knowledge futures strategy which is the framework that has most recently guided knowledge management in the organisation. The knowledge futures strategy offered a structure for effective and reflective management […]

THE CASE OF IMPROVING WOMEN’S HEALTH OUTCOMES IN KENYA Written by: Dinnah Nabwire, Knowledge Management Specialist, AWDF In 2020, over 300 million African women were directly affected by Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and 2.4million of these had suffered from at least one form of cancer. Across most African countries, addressing the burden for cancers and other forms of […]

Itunu Omolara Oriye is a human rights lawyer, activist and feminist legal researcher. Her work as a feminist legal researcher explores feminist legal theory with a focus on feminist constitutionalism. Omolara started her career working with two high profile Lagos law firms, Paul Erokoro SAN & Co and Falana & Falana Chambers — a foremost […]

We have a short-term vacancy for an Administrative Assistant to support with procurement processes and general administrative duties for a period of 4 months. The ideal candidate should Have a minimum of HND in Procurement, Administration or Human Resources Management Be experienced in procurement, purchasing and supply Be proficient in relevant computer applications including MS Office […]

Diana Ofwona is the Resident Representative of UNDP in Niger since April 2019. As the main interlocutor with the Government of Niger on behalf of UNDP, her key assignment is to provide substantive leadership for sustainable and inclusive development, with particular focus on AU Agenda 2063 and UN Agenda 2030. She is also responsible for […]

We are looking for Consultants to develop our 2021 Annual Report. If you are an African feminist and you or your team are experienced in any of the categories listed below, we would love to hear from you. 1- Writer/Content Developer AWDF is seeking the services of a technical writing specialist to collaboratively build content […]

The African Women’s Development Fund was established in June 2000 as an Africa-wide philanthropic, grant-making initiative to support the realisation and fulfilment of African women’s rights through the funding of autonomous women’s organisations. To achieve this, AWDF supports African women’s organisations leading the charge for women’s rights and gender equality in Africa by: mobilising and […]