The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)

RISING STEADY: A May Day Tribute to WFP – South Africa & Women Everywhere

Communications — Tue, 01 May 2012 07:51:34 +0000

Today as I write this, I sit behind a computer, typing perkily away at my keyboard in my comfortable office environment that has, in the time I have been working here, empowered me very deeply. I feel strong, I believe in myself, I feel good,... Read more

Grantee Highlight: Better HAG Uganda – Working With Champions

Communications — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:32:27 +0000

Written in bold, large fonts at the top of their webpage is the declaration: “We Strive to be Champions of Better Health”, and that is exactly what Better Health Action Group Uganda is turning out to be. Better HAG is a non-profit initiative... Read more

The African Women’s Development Fund and the African Feminist Forum at the 12th International AWID Forum on Women’s Rights and Development – Transforming Economic Power to Advance Women’s Rights and Justice, April 19th – 22nd 2012, Istanbul, Turkey

Communications — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:27:27 +0000

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) in partnership with the African Feminist Forum (AFF) warmly invite you to a series of events organised for the AWID Forum 2012. It will be an opportunity to share our experiences as African feminists on... Read more

The African Women’s Development Fund congratulates Joyce Banda, President of Malawi

AWDF — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 20:16:45 +0000

PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Accra, 7th April 2012 The African Women's Development Fund congratulates Joyce Banda, President of Malawi The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) extends our... Read more

‘African Women’s Voice and Representation’: a TEDxChange speech by Theo Sowa, AWDF’s Interim CEO

AWDF — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:45:26 +0000

On Thursday 5th April 2012, Theo Sowa, AWDF's Interim CEO spoke on the critical importance of 'African Women's Voice and Representation', at a TEDxChange in Berlin. Germany. To watch a video of her speech please click here Theo Sowa spoke... Read more

Nneka Egbuna, AWDF’s Ambassador for the Arts featured in New African Woman magazine (April/May edition)

AWDF — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:34:21 +0000

Nneka Egbuna, AWDF's Ambassador for the Arts has been featured in the April/May edition of New African Woman (English edition). This article focuses on Nneka’s working visit to the African Women's Development Fund in Ghana to officially... Read more

Dr Hilda Tadria, AWDF co-founder and board chair celebrated by ‘New Vision’, Uganda’s leading daily

AWDF — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:46:57 +0000

The staff of the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) congratulates Dr Hilda Tadria on being recognised by 'New Vision', a leading Ugandan daily, as a woman who has made a positive mark on Ugandan society. At AWDF we are intimately... Read more

Press Release in Commemoration of International Women’s Day Issued by Network for Women’s Rights in Ghana

AWDF — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:48:51 +0000

Please click NETRIGHT IWD STATEMENT 2012 to download press... Read more

“African Woman” by Lady Jay Wah featuring Sena Dagadu: A song commissioned by AWDF

AWDF — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:04:35 +0000

On the occasion of International Women's Day, AWDF is pleased to release 'African Woman'. 'African woman' is performed by Lady Jay Wah of Pidgen Music, and the version below features the talented musician Sena Dagadu. All royalties from this song... Read more

Why we should celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’

AWDF — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:38:55 +0000

“What’s the point in celebrating International Women’s Day?” a journalist asked me earlier today. “If there was no point in celebrating International Women’s Day would you be interviewing me?” was my instinctive response. It’s easy... Read more