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Do you provide scholarships for graduate studies abroad?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. The AWDF does not fund individual people, or provide scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is the AWDF part of a larger agency (like the United Nations)?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AWDF is not affiliated with any regional agency, international agency, or government. It is an autonomous initiative set up by three African women actively working on social justice and women\u2019s rights issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does AWDF lend money?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. The AWDF is a grant-making organisation. It is not involved in micro-financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where does AWDF get its money?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the past, the AWDF has worked with a variety of donors committed to supporting the establishment of a philanthropic institution in Africa for women. See our partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you decide which projects to fund?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

See our application guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What types of grants do you support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AWDF gives grants for projects related to any of our six thematic areas. We expect applicants to show relevant, reasonable costs in their project proposals. We give grants to national and regional organisations for organisational growth and development. We also give grants for capital costs such as purchase of computers, printers, and photocopiers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who can apply for a grant?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We support African women’s organisations that are local, national, sub-regional, from any part of Africa. In addition, specifically for our Leading from the South Programme, we also support women’s rights organisation registered and operating in the following 5 Middle East countries: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Yemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often does the AWDF make grants?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The AWDF will make grants in two cycles each year. Please look out for our call for proposals around February\/March and June\/July each year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sized grants does the AWDF give?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organisations can apply for grants ranging from USD $2000 to $100,000.  And for our leading from the South Programme up to a maximum of USD500,000.  (However, most grants will be for less than the maximum amount.).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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