Author: African Women's Development Fund

The African Women’s Development Fund, (AWDF) is pleased to announce that after a competitive application process, 22 African women writers have been selected to take part in its first creative non-fiction writer’s workshop. This is the first of a series of workshops intended to give African women writers the space, time and enhanced skills to write in compelling ways about a range of social, economic and political issues of concern.This event is being organized in collaboration with the Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) from 21^st-31^st July in Kampala, Uganda. The lead facilitators for this workshop are award winning writers Mamle Kabu and Yewande Omotoso.

The successful applicants are as follows:

Abena Kyere – Ghana

Adegbeye Olutimehin – Nigeria

Alexis Teyie – Kenya

Amina Doherty – Nigeria

Beatrice Lamwaka – Uganda

Chinelo Sylvia Onwualu – Nigeria

Comfort Mussa – Cameroon

Deborah Frempong – Ghana

Eunice Kilonzo – Kenya

Fafa Yvonne Quashigah – Ghana

Florence Khaxas – Namibia

Fungai Rufaro Machirori – Zimbabwe

Hannah Wanja Maina – Kenya

Jennifer Thorpe – South Africa

Kagure Mugo – South Africa/Kenya

Kechi Nomu – Nigeria

Moiyattu Banya – Sierra Leone

Njoki Wamai – Kenya

Rita Nketiah – Ghana

Ritah Atwongyeire – Uganda

Tendai Garwe – Zimbabwe

Valérie Dginia Bah – Benin/Haiti

AWDF’s creative non-fiction workshop aims to support African women writers who seek to use the power of the written word to highlight issues around women’s rights and social justice. Theo Sowa, AWDF’s CEO states, “We know that as African women, we are in the best position to tell the world our multiple, diverse stories and yet those stories continue to be told predominantly by others. So we are delighted to have such a diverse and talented group of African women writers taking part in our very first writers’ workshop and intend to facilitate relationships between these writers and media outlets all over the world in order to amplify the voices of African women.”

This workshop has been made possible through the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]The African Women’s Development Fund, (AWDF) is pleased to announce that after a competitive application process, 22 African women writers have been selected to take part in its first creative non-fiction writer’s workshop. This is the first of a series of workshops intended to give African women writers the space, time and enhanced skills to write in compelling ways about a range of social, economic and political issues of concern.This event is being organized in collaboration with the Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) from 21st-31st July in Kampala, Uganda. The lead facilitators for this workshop are award winning writers Mamle Kabu and Yewande Omotoso.

The successful applicants are as follows:

Abena Kyere – Ghana
Adegbeye Olutimehin – Nigeria
Alexis Teyie – Kenya
Amina Doherty – Nigeria
Beatrice Lamwaka – Uganda
Chinelo Sylvia Onwualu – Nigeria
Comfort Mussa – Cameroon
Deborah Frempong – Ghana
Eunice Kilonzo – Kenya
Fafa Yvonne Quashigah – Ghana
Florence Khaxas – Namibia
Fungai Rufaro Machirori – Zimbabwe
Hannah Wanja Maina – Kenya
Jennifer Thorpe – South Africa
Kagure Mugo – South Africa/Kenya
Kechi Nomu – Nigeria
Moiyattu Banya – Sierra Leone
Njoki Wamai – Kenya
Rita Nketiah – Ghana
Ritah Atwongyeire – Uganda
Tendai Garwe – Zimbabwe
Valérie Dginia Bah – Benin/Haiti

AWDF’s creative non-fiction workshop aims to support African women writers who seek to use the power of the written word to highlight issues around women’s rights and social justice. Theo Sowa, AWDF’s CEO states, “We know that as African women, we are in the best position to tell the world our multiple, diverse stories and yet those stories continue to be told predominantly by others. So we are delighted to have such a diverse and talented group of African women writers taking part in our very first writers’ workshop and intend to facilitate relationships between these writers and media outlets all over the world in order to amplify the voices of African women.”
This workshop has been made possible through the support of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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About the African Women’s Development Fund
Over the past ten years, the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) has blazed a trail for women’s rights and philanthropy across the African continent. AWDF is an African, not for profit, grantmaking organisation. Since the start of operations in 2001, AWDF has provided over US$24 million in grants to more than 1000 women’s organisations in 42 African countries. AWDF’s grant making processes are uniquely designed to meet the needs of African women and activities include the provision of small and larger grants to African women’s organisations, capacity building support and a strong focus on advocacy and movement building.

AWDF contact:
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah (Communications Specialist)
Tel: +233 302 521 257 (Ghana)
Email: nana@africlub.net/awdf, Website: www.africlub.net/awdf[/tp]

[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]Le Fonds africain de développement de la femme, (AWDF) est heureux d’annoncer qu’après un processus de demande concurrentiel, 22 écrivaines africaines ont été sélectionnées pour participer à son premier atelier d’écriture non-fictionnelle. Ceci est le premier d’une série d’ateliers destinés à donner aux écrivaines africaines de l’espace, du temps et un renforcement des compétences pour écrire de manière convaincante sur un éventail de questions sociales, économiques, politiques et de problèmes courants.Ceci est organisée en collaboration avec l’Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) du 21 au 31st Juillet à Kampala, en Ouganda. Les animateurs principaux pour cet atelier sont les écrivaines primées Mamle Kabu et Yewande Omotoso.

Les candidates retenues sont les suivantes:

Abena Kyere – Ghana
Adegbeye Olutimehin – Nigeria
Alexis Teyie – Kenya
Amina Doherty – Nigeria
Beatrice Lamwaka – Uganda
Chinelo Sylvia Onwualu – Nigeria
Comfort Mussa – Cameroon
Deborah Frempong – Ghana
Eunice Kilonzo – Kenya
Fafa Yvonne Quashigah – Ghana
Florence Khaxas – Namibia
Fungai Rufaro Machirori – Zimbabwe
Hannah Wanja Maina – Kenya
Jennifer Thorpe – South Africa
Kagure Mugo – South Africa/Kenya
Kechi Nomu – Nigeria
Moiyattu Banya – Sierra Leone
Njoki Wamai – Kenya
Rita Nketiah – Ghana
Ritah Atwongyeire – Uganda
Tendai Garwe – Zimbabwe
Valérie Dginia Bah – Benin/Haiti

L’atelier créatif d’écriture non fictionnel d’AWDF vise à soutenir les écrivaines africaines qui cherchent à utiliser la puissance de la parole écrite afin de mettre en évidence les questions autour des droits des femmes et la justice sociale. Theo Sowa, Directrice dénérale d’AWDF, “Nous connaissons les femmes africaines, nous sommes dans la meilleure position pour dire au monde nos multiples, divers récits et encore ces histoires continuent d’être racontées principalement par d’autres. Donc, nous sommes ravies d’avoir un tel groupe diversifié et talentueux d’écrivaines africaines qui prennent part à l’atelier de nos premiers écrivains avecl’intention de faciliter les relations entre ces dernières et les médias partout dans le monde afin d’amplifier la voix des femmes africaines. ”
Cet atelier a été rendu possible grâce au soutien de la Fondation Bill et Melinda Gates.
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A propos du Fonds de développement des femmes africaines
Au cours des dix dernières années, le Fonds africain de développement de la femme (AWDF) a ouvert la voie pour les droits des femmes et de la philanthropie à travers le continent africain. AWDF est un organisme de subvention Africain à but non lucratif. Depuis le début des opérations en 2001, AWDF a fourni plus de 24 millions $ US en subventions à plus de 1000 organisations de femmes dans 42 pays africains. Les processus d’octroi de subventions d’AWDF est spécialement conçu pour répondre aux besoins des femmes africaines et les activités comprennent la mise à disposition des petites et grandes subventions aux organisations de femmes africaines, le soutien au renforcement des capacités et un fort accent sur la sensibilisation et le renforcement des mouvements.

AWDF contact:
Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah (Communications Specialist)
Tel: +233 302 521 257 (Ghana)
Email: nana@africlub.net/awdf, Website: www.africlub.net/awdf[/tp]

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]AWDF as part of its investment into its long term sustainability is pleased to announces the availability of premises to rent. Details are as follows:

A five bedroom house located at Plot no. 78, Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, Accra, Ghana (near Galaxy international school), It has a swimming pool and a standby generator.

Rent is negotiable.

All interested persons should contact Grace Amenyogbeli, Human Resource Manager, via telephone +233-302-521257; or via e-mail: grace@africlub.net/awdf

Sounding
Yari Yari Ntoaso: Continuing the Dialogue – An International Conference on Literature by Women of African Ancestry
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[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]AWDF dans le cadre de son investissement dans sa viabilité à long terme est heureuse d’annonce la disponibilité de locaux à louer. Les détails sont comme suit:

Une maison de cinq chambres situé au Plot no. 78, des ambassadeurs Enclave, East Legon, Accra, Ghana (près de Galaxy école internationale), il a une piscine et un générateur de secours.

Le loyer est négociable.

Toutes les personnes intéressées doivent communiquer avec la Grace Amenyogbeli, directeur des ressources humaines, par téléphone + 233-302-521257; ou par e-mail: grace@africlub.net/awdf

Image de locaux disponibles à la location. Photographie par Tricolores Studios[/tp]

[tp lang=”en not_in=”fr”]Podcast with Thokozile Makhanya, Board Member of Biowatch a public interest organization that publicises, monitors and researches issues of genetic modification, and promotes biological diversity and sustainable livelihoods. In this podcast Thoko speaks about the importance of resisting the use of genetically modified organisms, the importance of farmers rights and food sovereignty. Please click link below to listen to the podcast.

Podcast featuring Thokozile Makhanya, Biowatch, South Africa[/tp]

[tp lang=”en not_in=”fr”]Podcast avec Thokozile Makhanya, membre du conseil de Biowatch une organisation d’intérêt public qui publicise, surveille et analyse les enjeux de la modification génétique, et favorise la diversité biologique et les moyens de subsistance durables. Dans ce podcast Thoko parle de l’importance de résister à l’utilisation d’organismes génétiquement modifiés, l’importance des droits des agriculteurs et la souveraineté alimentaire. Veuillez cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous pour écouter le podcast.

Podcast avec Thokozile Makhanya, Biowatch, Afrique du Sud[/tp]

(Thoko was interviewed by Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, Communications Specialist, AWDF)

Download the BRIDGE Policy Brief

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]Grantee Highlight: When Life Gives You Lemons, Build a Chicken Coop!

The Ababiti-bantu Women’s Group and Gender Integrated Development Program, Uganda

In the Kasekenya Village of the Pallisa District of Uganda, there is an outstanding group of women known as the Ababiti-bantu Women’s Group. Many of these women are living with HIV, disabilities, or have children with disability. In 2003, they made the conscious decision to come together in order to encourage each other and to collectively improve their lives. When living with an illness or disability, having a stable support group in one’s community becomes crucial for mental well being.

In 2012, the women discovered a Ugandan organisation called the Gender Integrated Development Program (GIDP). The mission of GIDP is to “provide capacity building services to enable marginalized groups to articulate their mutual concerns and demands, and promote their productivity sustainably for better and equitable livelihoods and self-help” (Global Giving). There is also a focus on aiding people living with HIV. Taking the next logical step, the Ababiti-bantu women approached GIDP for support in setting up means of earning income, since most did not have ways of doing so. GIDP and the women decided that poultry keeping would work best for them due to its simplicity and their prior experiences with free-range poultry. After this assessment, GIDP enlisted the financial support of the African Women’s Development Fund based on these needs.

 

The women’s clan of chickens!

Of course AWDF agreed to fund this project and GIDP received the necessary grant. Next, the women were put in charge of finding a piece of land on which the poultry house could be built. Amina Nabusigo, the group’s treasurer, had a place in mind and donated it to the cause. After the construction, twenty-three of the thirty-two members were trained in poultry rearing at a two-day training workshop. Then, the women were given 300 chicks, feed and medication for the animals. The group divided into three teams that take turns in managing the poultry farm. They even created a seven-person management committee that oversees the project in general. The farms were set up in September 2012 and the chicks started laying eggs in March 2013. As a result, the women have acquired poultry rearing and business management skills, which they use in managing the projects and are applying to their individual endeavors as well. Many of the women have even started breeding chicks in their homes applying the knowledge and skills gained.

The poultry project has given the women confidence, visibility and respect in their communities. Currently they have negotiated with hotels in the outlying areas that buy their eggs on a cash basis. These negotiations were entirely initiated by the women without the help of GIDP. They are effectively managing their sales and have adopted good saving habits because sales of the eggs are always banked immediately. A good perk is that every two weeks the group members get some eggs to supplement their own diets. With the continuation of all of these good practices, the project is definitely building up capital but not so much so that sharing of profits has begun. The women say that they are appreciative of the eggs they get and look forward to building the capital and for profit sharing to start. Since March 2013 the group has collected and sold 86 crates of eggs at a cost of 8,600 Ugandan shillings ($3.5) each.

The poultry project has really worked wonders in creating a more unified group of women who feel empowered by their ability to run a successful business. With their improved outlooks on life, they are better able to be there for each other through difficult times. It is even true that some of the group members’ husbands are so happy about the determination, perseverance and hard work of the women that they sometimes help out at the poultry house!

AWDF is proud to have been able to be a part of this story and that the women are well on their way to leading prosperous and happy lives with their poultry house!

 

The Ababiti-bantu women in celebration of their hard work!

Story and photos collected during a personal visit by: Beatrice Boakye-Yiadom (AWDF Grants Manager) and Gifty Ayebea Anim (AWDF Grants Administrator)

Words by Emily Barnard (AWDF Communications Intern)[/tp]

[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]Highlight Bénéficiaire: Quand la vie vous donne des citrons, de construire un poulailler!

Le Groupe des Ababiti-bantu femmes et l’égalité du Programme de développement intégré, en Ouganda

Dans le Kasekenya Village du district de Pallisa de l’Ouganda, il ya un groupe exceptionnel de femmes connu sous le nom du Groupe des femmes Ababiti-bantu. Beaucoup de ces femmes vivent avec le VIH, handicapées, ou ont des enfants en situation de handicap. En 2003, ils ont pris la décision consciente de se réunir afin d’encourager les uns les autres et d’améliorer collectivement leur vie. Lorsque l’on vit avec une maladie ou d’un handicap, ayant un groupe de soutien stable dans sa communauté devient cruciale pour le bien-être mental.

En 2012, les femmes ont découvert une organisation ougandaise appelé le Programme de Développement Intégré (GIDP) Sexe. La mission de GIDP est de «fournir des services de renforcement des capacités pour permettre aux groupes marginalisés à exprimer leurs préoccupations et demandes communs de placement, et de promouvoir leur productivité de manière durable pour de meilleurs moyens de subsistance et équitables et auto-assistance” (de Global Giving). Il est également l’accent sur l’aide de personnes vivant avec le VIH. Prendre la prochaine étape logique, les Ababiti-bantu femmes approché GIDP pour le soutien à la mise en place des moyens de gagner un revenu, puisque la plupart ne disposent pas des moyens de le faire. GIDP et les femmes ont décidé que la tenue de la volaille serait le mieux pour eux en raison de sa simplicité et de leurs expériences antérieures avec volailles fermières. Après cette évaluation, GIDP enrôlé le soutien financier du Fonds de développement des femmes africaines sur la base de ces besoins.

Le clan des femmes de poulets!

Bien sûr AWDF a accepté de financer ce projet et GIDP reçu la subvention nécessaire. Ensuite, les femmes ont été mis en charge de trouver un terrain sur lequel la maison de la volaille pourrait être construit. Amina Nabusigo, le trésorier du groupe, avait une place à l’esprit et en fit don à la cause. Après la construction, vingt-trois des trente-deux membres ont été formés dans l’élevage de la volaille lors d’un atelier de formation de deux jours. Ensuite, les femmes ont reçu 300 poussins, aliments pour animaux et des médicaments pour les animaux. Le groupe divisé en trois équipes qui se relaient dans la gestion de la ferme avicole. Ils ont même créé un comité de gestion composé de sept personnes qui supervise le projet en général. Les fermes ont été mis en place en Septembre 2012 et les poussins ont commencé à pondre dans Mars 2013. Par conséquent, les femmes ont acquis la volaille d’élevage et les compétences de gestion d’entreprise, qu’ils utilisent dans la gestion des projets et appliquent à leurs efforts individuels. Beaucoup de femmes ont même commencé poussins d’élevage dans leurs maisons d’appliquer les connaissances et les compétences acquises.

Le projet de la volaille a donné la confiance aux femmes, la visibilité et le respect dans leurs communautés. Actuellement, ils ont négocié avec les hôtels dans les zones périphériques qui achètent leurs oeufs sur une base de trésorerie. Ces négociations ont été entièrement initiées par les femmes sans l’aide de GIDP. Ils gèrent efficacement leurs ventes et ont adopté de bonnes habitudes d’épargne parce que les ventes des oeufs sont toujours misé immédiatement. Un bon avantage est que toutes les deux semaines les membres du groupe reçoivent des œufs pour compléter leurs propres régimes. Avec la poursuite de l’ensemble de ces bonnes pratiques, le projet est définitivement constitution d’un capital, mais pas autant que le partage des bénéfices a commencé. Les femmes disent qu’elles apprécient des oeufs qu’ils obtiennent et sommes impatients de construire la capitale et pour le partage de profit pour commencer. Depuis Mars 2013, le groupe a collecté et vendu 86 caisses d’œufs à un coût de 8.600 shillings ougandais (3,5 $) chacune.

Le projet de la volaille a vraiment fait des merveilles dans la création d’un groupe plus unifié des femmes qui se sentent habilités par leur capacité à diriger une entreprise prospère. Avec leurs perspectives améliorées sur la vie, ils sont mieux en mesure d’être là pour l’autre dans les moments difficiles. Il est encore vrai que certains des maris des membres du groupe sont tellement heureux de la détermination, la persévérance et le travail acharné des femmes qu’ils aident parfois sortir à la maison de la volaille!

AWDF est fier d’avoir pu faire partie de cette histoire et que les femmes sont bien sur leur façon de mener une vie prospère et heureux avec leur poulailler!

Les Ababiti-bantu femmes dans la célébration de leur dur labeur!

Article et photos recueillies au cours d’une visite personnelle par: Beatrice Boakye-Yiadom (subventions AWDF Manager) et Gifty Ayebea Anim (subventions AWDF administrateur)

Words par Emily Barnard (AWDF Stagiaire en communications)[/tp]

The African Women’s Development Fund invites qualified persons to apply
for the position of Administrative Assistant with our organization. See
detailed information on the requirements and responsibilities of this
position below.

AFRICAN WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT FUND

JOB VACANCY

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Background

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is a grant making foundation, which aims to support the work of the African women’s movement for peace, equality, sustainable development and social justice. AWDF, which is based in Accra, Ghana, requires the services of an astute, experienced, innovative, dedicated and dependable Administrative Assistant. Priority shall be given to female applicants.

Scope

Her responsibility shall be to assist the Human Resource Manager in providing administrative and HR services to the organisation to ensuring that AWDF’s operations are executed in an effective, accurate and up to date manner.

Responsibilities:

Resolves administrative problems by coordinating logistical complaints: receive, record and invite the relevant service provider to fix the problem
Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Assist in procurement processes according to the organisation’s procurement policy
Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
Maintain confidential records and files
Take minutes at meetings and distribute them 7 days after the meeting
Provide professional administrative support to supervisor during recruitment process – collate soft and hard copies of applications received; communicate interview schedules, etc.
Maintain and file applicant information in a structured way.
Coordinate logistical arrangements both in-house and external events according to laid down procedures (flight bookings, accommodation, venue, for board meetings; Organise information / board papers other organisational meetings.
Ordering and maintaining stationery and equipment supplies (checking quotations, wait for approval before purchases are made)
Renewal of permits , NGO recognition certificate and Filling of annual returns
Ensure effective and efficient filling of documents
Any other duties as may be assigned by the line manager
Person Specification

Bachelor degree in HR/ Administration or its equivalents required
Minimum of 2 years of hands on administrative support experience
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
Knowledge of office administration and reasonable knowledge of Human Resource management
Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
Competencies required:

Must have excellent communication (oral and written ) and listening skills
Ability to speak and interact clearly and professionally
Ability to prioritise work and strong problem solving skills
Good research skills and attention to detail
Ability to work methodically, accurately, timely and neatly
Must be a team player with excellent inter personal skills
Experienced working with an international organisation and has cultural awareness (preferred)
Has good analytical skills
Extremely organised. Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills.
Can handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Knowledge in ticketing is a plus.
Ability to work on one’s own with minimum supervision.

Qualified candidates should send typewritten applications and a CV of not more than 3 pages to the Human Resource Manager, African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), 78 Ambassadorial Enclave, East Legon, P.M.B.CT 89, and Cantonments Accra Ghana. Copies should be sent by email to grace@africlub.net/awdf, with ‘Administrative Assistant’ as the subject reference. Applications should reach AWDF no later than April 20, 2014.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for additional information and interviews.

 

Thank you, and we look forward to hearing from you!

On Friday March 7, 2014 AWDF and partner, Brand Woman Africa, brought together influential African women artists, authors and musicians to honor International Women’s Day here in Accra. The evening began with a gallery opening featuring the works of Sena Ahadji, Kis Keya and Zohra Opoku. There was a common theme of identity and self-discovery among the artists’ works, which were very thought-provoking for the gallery-goers. The next phase of the night continued with readings and discussion with authors, Boakyewaa Glover, Yewande Omotoso and Alba Simprim led by their friend and colleague, Kinna Likimani. The women garnered a lot of laughter and appreciation from their audience. Finally, we concluded the night with two sensational performances by up-and-coming talents, Cae and Diana Bada. They made sure the crowd left the Alliance Française feeling energized and stunned in awe of the power of women.

Our artists’ gallery

Kis Keya

Sena Ahadji

Zohra Opoku

Kis Keya and her son, who clearly approves of his mom’s artwork

Zohra Opoku (left) and Sena Ahadji

AWDF Communications Specialist, Nana Darkoa, is a huge fan of Kis Keya’s artwork

The four women authors begin their discussions, from right: (Kinna Likimani, Alba Simprim, Boakyewaa Glover and Yewande Omotoso)

Audience members, absorbed in the discussion

“The novel isn’t dead for me because, for me, it’s like saying brushing your teeth is dead…it’s more like a habitual practice [writing]” – Yewande Omotoso on the so-called extinction of the need for written word.

“In my mind, I was thinking, what if a guy wrote it? Would he say the same thing? When a woman writes about certain things, it becomes such a topic…” – Boakyewaa Glover on female writers, photo by Portia Duah

“I have never thought of myself as a woman writer…I am a writer who happens to have a vagina…I am unapologetic about it.” – Alba Simprim, photo by Portia Duah

AWDF staff members enjoy listening to the authors read excerpts from their recent works.

Joana Foster, a co-founder of AWDF, purchases books by the authors after the reading.

Kinna Likimani, the night’s mediator who asked all of the right questions so that we could get to know the authors even better. Photo by Portia Duah.

AWDF Director of Programmes, Sarah Mukasa gives thanks to all who came on behalf of the organisation, as Patrice Gilles, Director of Alliance Française waits to give his piece. Photo by Portia Duah.

French-Haitian musical powerhouse, Cae performs with guitarist, Kyekyeku

Soulful songbird, Diana Bada, from Nigeria begins her set.

Diana invites anyone who wants to dance to come dance with her, and she is delighted to see this!

Not shy about sharing the spotlight!

Cae and one of her guest singing partners of the night, Ms O of Live FM, chat with actor, Narsh Smith after the performance.

One of the happiest fans of the night!

Joana Foster and Sarah Mukasa

A HUGE thank you again to all of those who made it out that evening! We appreciate your continued support of our mission and of women across the African continent!

Photos by Emily Barnard and Portia Duah

[tp lang=”en” not_in=”fr”]On Friday March 7, 2014 AWDF and partner, Brand Woman Africa, brought together influential African women artists, authors and musicians to honor International Women’s Day here in Accra. The evening began with a gallery opening featuring the works of Sena Ahadji, Kis Keya and Zohra Opoku. There was a common theme of identity and self-discovery among the artists’ works, which were very thought-provoking for the gallery-goers. The next phase of the night continued with readings and discussion with authors, Boakyewaa Glover, Yewande Omotoso and Alba Simprim led by their friend and colleague, Kinna Likimani. The women garnered a lot of laughter and appreciation from their audience. Finally, we concluded the night with two sensational performances by up-and-coming talents, Cae and Diana Bada. They made sure the crowd left the Alliance Française feeling energized and stunned in awe of the power of women.[/tp]

[tp lang=”fr” not_in=”en”]Le vendredi 7 Mars, 2014 AWDF et son partenaire, Brand Woman Africa, ont réuni d’influentes femmes africaines artistes, auteures et musiciennes pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la femme ici à Accra. La soirée a débuté avec une ouverture de la galerie présentant les œuvres de Sena Ahadji, Kis et Zohra Opoku Keya. Il y avait un thème commun de l’identité et de la découverte de soi parmi les œuvres des artistes, qui ont été très à la réflexion pour la galerie de spectateurs. La seconde partie de soirée a continué avec des lectures et des discussions avec les auteurs, Boakyewaa Glover, Yewande Omotoso et Alba Simprim débat mené par leur amie et collègue, Kinna Likimani. Les femmes ont recueilli beaucoup de rires et de l’appréciation de leur auditoire. Enfin, nous avons conclu la nuit avec deux performances sensationnelles de talents à venir va-et-Cae, et Diana Bada. Ils se sont assurés la foule a quitté l’Alliance Française excitée et assommée par la crainte du pouvoir des femmes.[/tp]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A HUGE thank you again to all of those who made it out that evening! We appreciate your continued support of our mission and of women across the African continent!

Photos by Emily Barnard and Portia Duah

Some of our AWDF ladies!

African Women’s Development Fund has been honored with two nominations in this year’s Ghana Blogging and Social Media Awards! One for ‘Organisation with the Best Social Media Presence’ and ‘Best Organisational Blog’!

As an organisation, we have made it our goal to be as active as possible on social media and to be able to share in our triumphs with you. It is important for us to be able to interact with the people that have continually supported our mission from the beginning, and to reach new people who will join our cause as well!

Also, this year our Communications Specialist, Nana Darkoa, has been nominated again in the category of ‘Best Blog’ for her Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women blog! Please be sure to show your support for her hard work as well!

Thank you to all who have made AWDF feel so respected and loved!

Be sure to VOTE and tell your friends!

Where to vote: here!

More info about the awards: here.