Once I became aware of myself, it occurred to me that maybe I should add to the world’s store of stories. -Ama Ata Aidoo On 17th September, The African Women’s Development Fund launched The Art of Ama Ata Aidoo, a documentary on the life and work of critically acclaimed Ghanaian author, Ama Ata Aidoo, […]
The board and staff of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) welcome the appointment of H.E. Mary Robinson as the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes Region of Africa. It is our belief that she will bring her passion for human rights and strong sense of integrity to work for the benefit of […]
Prudence Mabele is the Executive Director of the ‘Positive Women’s Network‘ (PWN) in South Africa, an organisation that supports women living positively. To date, PWN has received US$210,000 in grants from the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF). This has included funding to support the expansion of PWN’s ‘Community Home Based Care’ programme, bursaries for staff to […]
We have had a most active first half of the year over here at AWDF, from launching an ambassador for our new thematic area, to celebrating International Women’s Day in memorable style, to fundraisers, to organisational events for grantees. Finally, here is a modest compilation of these months for your reading pleasure: Our […]
By the African Women’s Development Fund The Executive Board and Staff of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) extend their heartfelt congratulations to Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of the Republic of Liberia; Leymah Gbowee, Executive Director of WIPSEN/Member of the African Women Leaders Network for Reproductive Health and Family Planning (AWLN), and […]
In 2008, the Centre for Widows and Children Assistance (CWCA) in Tanzania received a grant of US$10, 000 from AWDF. This grant enabled the group to do training on women’s land rights for local government leaders, widows and youth in Kisarawe district Discrimination against women through customary law prevails in Tanzania, particularly in the […]
Her Excellency Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, First Lady of Ekiti State, Nigeria and President of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has been presented with the David Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award, one of the most prestigious awards in the field of philanthropy. The presentation was made at the Synergos University for a Night event held at the […]