About Us
The Alliance For Women and Girls (AFWAG) is a network of independent organisations across Africa, united in the mission to create a world where every woman and girl can thrive. AFWAG aims to serve as the vital catalyst that empowers and amplifies the efforts of leaders and organisations committed to achieving gender equity and empowerment.
By focusing on supporting the leadership capabilities of organisations and individuals, we strive to enhance their resilience and impact, fundamentally changing the landscape of gender equity across the continent.
Our Work
Leadership Development
We work in partnership with leaders to support their unique growth journeys. We co-create opportunities and empower leaders to drive the change they envision for their communities.
Fostering Collaborative Networks (Mushandirapamwe Spirit)
We create spaces where gender-focused organisations, despite their differences, can connect and share knowledge, resources, and strategies.
Strengthening Organisational Capacity
We focus on building the operational capacity and sustainability of local organisations by working alongside them to strengthen their foundations.
Our Programs
Her Africa Ubuntu Leadership Fellowship (HAULF)
HAULF is a transformative 6 month leadership program designed specifically for CEOs, Founders, C-Suite leaders and Board Members of organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Her Africa Early Stage Incubator (HAESI)
The program aims to empower early-stage social entrepreneurs who are founders of organisations and initiatives supporting women and girls across the continent.
Senior Team Leadership Program
A program that supports the senior leadership teams of our partners in undergoing leadership development alongside other senior leadership teams from 3-5 other organisations at a time.
Blog
Where Smoke Once Choked, Seeds Of Change Burn Bright
In Machakos County, Mary Munyao is transforming agricultural waste into...
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Nurturing Dreams In Rural Zambian Soil
In the beautiful countryside of rural Zambia, where mango trees...
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Fighting for Uganda’s girls in the shadow of conflict
In the remote hills of Uganda’s Rwenzori region, where decades...
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