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Over US$19million awarded in grants to 800 women’s rights organisations

AWDF — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:10:30 +0000

Thank you for your support to the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF). As of December 2011, AWDF has awarded US$ 19,190,870 to 800 women's rights organisations in 42 African... Read more

World AIDS Day 2011: Grantees Supported

AWDF — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:36:09 +0000

The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) instituted a World AIDS Day programme in 2003 as part of its commitment to combating HIV & AIDS, and in particular the disproportionate effect of HIV & AIDS on African women. To mark World Aids Day... Read more

16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence: AWDF supports 20 African women’s rights organisations to carry out activities in 14 African countries

AWDF — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:44:40 +0000

The following organisations have been supported by the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) to carry out a range of activities in support of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign. Grantee partners for 2011 are: Centre... Read more

Interview with Leymah Gbowee: Joint Winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize

AWDF — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:04:00 +0000

“AWDF has been that group that has stood by Women Peace and Security Network since... Read more

AWDF Hails the Life and Legacy of Prof Wangari Maathai

AWDF — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:17:05 +0000

On Saturday 8th October, Professor Wangari Maathai was laid to rest in Kenya. There will be an official memorial service for her on 14th October, giving her country, her many friends and admirers and the rest of the world an opportunity for an... Read more

Statement on the Nobel Peace Prize 2011 Awarded Jointly to President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakkul Karman

AWDF — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:40:41 +0000

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;... Read more

‘Centre for Widows and Children Assistance’, Secure Representation for Women in Village Land Councils in Tanzania

Communications — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:53:37 +0000

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... Read more

Jackie Copeland-Carson, Ph.D. Named to Head African Women’s Development Fund USA

AWDF — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:27:22 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Stephanie Glover 612.424.3634, usawdf@gmail.com Jackie Copeland-Carson, Ph.D. Named to Head African Women’s Development Fund USA The African Women’s Development Fund USA... Read more

The Importance of Funding Our Own Movements – African Women and Philanthropy

AWDF — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:21:08 +0000

Philanthropy in Africa has become an area of increasing interest in the past 10 or more years. A key focus for interrogation is the manifestation of philanthropy in the African context - its areas of strength and weakness. Another is how to build on... Read more

Bursary Announcement: International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation, Kampala, Uganda

AWDF — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:50:50 +0000

BURSARY ANNOUNCEMENT International Workshop on Resource Mobilisation... Read more