Highlights from Women's Funding Network's Conference

It's Day 2 of the Women's Funding Network's annual conference for 2009 and there have been so many highlights. My personal highlights have included:

* Lynn Huntley's introductory speech at the conference on "Enemies and Victory". A memorable quote she shared was "May my enemies live long so they may see my victory".

* Hearing from Helen and Swanee Hunt who inspired the Women Moving Millions campaign which surpassed it's target of US$150 million and raised over US$170 million. The African Women's Development Fund (AWDF) alongside other women's funds was honoured with an award for our participation in this innovative campaign.

* Being inspired by Asha who whilst still a law student at Spelman College in Atlanta started a grassroots movement which has fought back against the negative depiction of black women in rap and hip hop videos.

Love from Atlanta,

Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah
Programme Officer
Fundraising & Communications