Akili Dada awards year-long fellowships to young African women leaders between the ages of 23-30 who are driving transformative change in their communities and are looking to grow their projects to scale and sustainability. The fellowship is an opportunity for young women to design and implement solutions to the challenges faced by their communities. The […]
Remembering Joana Foster: A friend and sister in her unwavering commitment to Feminism. By Hilda Tadria I had an opportunity to talk to Joana in August 2016 and she was in high spirits, attending a farewell party organised for her by friends in London. She told me she was enjoying herself, dancing; and indeed she had her […]
As a participant of the very first African Women Writer’s workshop, Thorpe’s passion for writing and social justice has always been an integral part of her creative process. And whilst her creativity is far from a surprise, the playful story telling of serious things is something that speaks to both the life of the […]
It is with great sorrow that the Board and Staff of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) informs our friends and stakeholders of the death of Joana Silochina Foster, a co-founder of AWDF. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, 5 November 2016, after a long battle with cancer. A long time African feminist and social […]
Author: Jessica Horn, AWDF Director of Programmes It may seem odd to be excited about a publication. However the story of the translation of the Charter of Feminist Principles for African Feminists begs recounting as a tale of inspired collective action. The Charter itself was developed by the African Feminist Forum Working Group in 2006 […]
The African Feminist Charter has a new look and is now available in different languages including Wolof, Arabic and Kiswahili. Find them below. More will be posted here when they come available! AFF Feminst Charter: English AFF Feminist Charter: Português AFF Feminist Charter : Français AFF feminist charter:Arabic AFF feminist charter: Wolof AFF feminist charter: Kiswahili
by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi I have just returned from Accra, Ghana, where I went to attend a panel discussion on African Women and Philanthropy, to mark the 15th anniversary of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) the first Africa-wide grant making foundation. I co-founded AWDF in 2000 with Joana Foster (Ghana) and Hilda Tadria (Uganda), and we […]
Reflections from the Bodily Integrity Session: AWID. By Maame Akua Kyerewaa Marfo “The body is not soiled— it is not filth to be forgiven. The body is not an apology.” As Sonya Renee’s poetic words washed over a room of women at the 13th International AWID Forum, I let out a breath I didn’t know […]
Feminist Film Screenings Engage with some key terms and trends African feminists are exploring in their lives and work. Short discussion to follow. Rich Research Resources Discover research materials by and about African women across a diverse range of fields. Unlock the wealth of resources offered through open-access databases. Digital Storytelling Connect with your audiences on compelling digital […]