Our Network
The Alliance For Women and Girls is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls by providing support to social entrepreneurs and organisations advancing issues affecting women and girls in Africa.
The Alliance For Women and Girls is a network of independent organisations across Africa, each dedicated to creating a world where every woman and girl can thrive. Our shared vision is a society where gender equality is the norm, and all women and girls live free from discrimination, violence, and poverty. Despite significant challenges like limited access to resources, isolation, and burnout, numerous leaders and organisations across the continent strive toward these goals.
AFWAG aims to serve as the vital catalyst that empowers and amplifies the efforts of leaders and organisations in Africa committed to achieving gender equity and empowerment by focusing on three core areas:
Leadership Development. We prioritise developing leaders who can drive sustainable, community-focused gender equity initiatives and ensure that their efforts lead to meaningful change.
Knowledge and Resource Hub. We prioritise the exchange of knowledge and best practices to build capacity and drive progress across our network.
Movement Building (Mushandirapamwe Movement). Our ‘Mushandirapamwe’ spirit emphasises the power of collaboration and shared learning to achieve collective impact.
Our mission is to enhance the impact of those committed to gender equity. We foster an ecosystem where leaders are not only operational but thrive and drive transformative change in partnership with their communities.
We believe we are more effective in achieving our objectives when we work together.
By joining AFWAG, you will become a part of – and strengthen – the efforts towards achieving the ultimate dream of an equitable world where every woman and girl in Africa can lead a life free from discrimination, violence, and poverty.
How to Join
Are you a dedicated organisation striving to make a meaningful impact on the lives of women and girls throughout Africa?
Do you ever find yourself grappling with challenges such as burnout, feelings of isolation, or difficulties in securing funding? Are you eager to broaden your network and forge valuable connections within your community?
If any of these resonate with you, we invite you to join the Alliance for Women and Girls.
Join Our Network
By joining the AFWAG Network, you become part of a movement that is not just a network but a catalyst for empowerment and amplification of efforts towards gender equity.
Our mission is to foster a network of organisations and individuals dedicated to forging a just and promising future for African women and girls. We invest in the long-term potential of the leaders and social enterprises at the forefront of advancing gender equity in Africa.
Why Join Us?
Where Your Mission Finds Movement
We create a space where social entrepreneurs working towards gender equity can come together to share their knowledge and learn from each other.
Access To Tailored Learning Resources
AFWAG network partners have access to a pool of relevant information, tools, and insights that help them in their work related to gender equity.
African-Focused Leadership Training
Opportunity to receive leadership training and experiences that are deeply rooted in, inspired by, and informed by African context, culture, and perspectives.
Support For Accessing Funds
Training, tools, and support to enable funder readiness and connection to potential Funding Partners.
By joining the Alliance for Women and Girls, you are taking a crucial step towards amplifying your impact and being a part of a global movement dedicated to creating a brighter, more equitable future for women and girls across Africa. We look forward to welcoming you into our community and working together to achieve our shared vision.
Criteria for Organisational Membership
To ensure that our members are not only aligned in vision but also action, the following criteria have been set. Members of the AFWAG Network should:
- Actively tackle gender issues in Africa’s low to middle-income areas, showing a clear understanding of how their initiatives result in positive changes for women and girls’ equity.
- Legally registered in their country of operation.
- Have been actively running their initiative for at least 6 months.
- Committed to transparency, accountability, and good governance in their work to drive gender equity on the African continent.
- Positively and constructively engaging with other members, as well as governments and other relevant actors at a local, national, and global level.
- Embody and resonate with AFWAG’s core values, ensuring these principles are
- transparently reflected in their actions, projects, and initiatives.
- Commit to upholding the Safeguarding Standards for AFWAG network members
Ready to empower change and amplify your impact? Join the AFWAG Network today!
