When I was told about Hope Rising and asked to say a few words, I accepted immediately. No hesitation, no checking of schedules – just immediate acceptance. There were two reasons for this. The first is all about Stephen Lewis. He has been a key influence in my life – though I am only one of so many […]
Le Réseau international du Fonds pour les femmes (INWF) est un réseau de fonds de femmes indépendants engagés à accroître les ressources disponibles pour les droits humains des femmes dans les pays du Sud et en transition. Il s'agit d'une association de membres reliant Women's Funds pour promouvoir la philanthropie avec une perspective féministe. INWF a actuellement 45 membres dans 32 pays. […]
Launch of ‘Women Leading Africa: Conversations with Inspirational African Women’ by the African Women’s Development Fund as part of the Adventurers in the Diaspora (AiD) Forum Date: Jeudi, 25th October 2012 Lieu: Branche Lounge, Golden Tulip Time: 7.30pm This event will include a panel discussion on ‘African Women and Leadership’ moderated by H.E. Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi […]
Watch this video interview with Abigail Burgesson, AWDF’s Special Programmes Manager to learn more about the work that we do
Today is the first ‘International Day of the Girl‘ At AWDF we believe in “Investing in young women’s leadership, and promoting an inter-generational transfer of skills and knowledge“. […]
The BRICS axis of trade and investment offers great opportunity for Africa’s continued economic growth. But is the BRICS effect a game-changer in social investment? What’s new in BRICS models of philanthropy and social investment? Where does Africa fit in the priorities of BRICS […]
AWDF est fière de soutenir la participation des femmes artistes dans le 2012 édition de High Vibes produite par Creative Storm, Pidgin Music et Alliance Française (Accra). Pour plus de détails sur les événements, veuillez consulter l'affiche ci-dessous
BURSARY ANNOUNCEMENT International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation (IWRM) IWRM Africa 2012 Don’t miss out – the IWRM Africa is your starting point for fundraising success! 27 – 30 Novembre, 2012 Speke Resort & Conference Centre, Kampala (Ouganda) L'atelier international sur la mobilisation des ressources (IWRM) Africa will take place in Kampala, Uganda from 27 – 30 Novembre […]
En 2011 le Fonds de développement des femmes africaines (Rapport Annuel ) made grants worth US$2,722,440 to 208 organisations across 29 countries in Africa over six thematic areas. For further details on grantee partners please see the documents below: List of 2011 grantee partners Summary of grantee partners per country
The Executive Board of the African Women’s Development Fund is pleased to announce that Theo Sowa has agreed to be confirmed in post as AWDF’s CEO. AWDF’s Board Chair and Co-Founder Dr Hilda Tadria says, “ As many of you know, AWDF’s visionary Executive Director and Co-Founder, Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, having led AWDF since inception, stepped […]