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AT NO CHARGE- by MAVIS GARDENER

2010-05-07T10:40:00.000Z

“Know Thyself”, a popular saying, is so real in my life. I have come to realise that lyrics of songs is my greatest source of inspiration. I have therefore programmed myself to listen to only good music every day.I tuned into a radio station this morning and I heard an unfamiliar song but the lyric was so touching and real that I goggled the lyrics to get the words. The title of the song is “No

Grantee Highlight: GAMCOTRAP celebrates ex-circumcisers

2009-10-19T12:28:00.007Z

Over the years, The Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children - GAMCOTRAP has been engaged in consistent grassroots activism and social mobilisation through training and sensitization activities to raise consciousness of men and women on the Effects of FGM on the reproductive health rights of women and girl-children. The organization has worked closely

World Sight Day: Gender and Eye Care

2009-10-16T16:29:00.001Z

October 8 was world sight day and I am wondering how many of us heard about it and for those of us who heard about it, what kind of consideration we gave to it. The second Thursday in October every year has been set aside globally for awareness creation on blindness, visual impairment and the rehabilitation of the visually impaired. This year the theme for World Sight Day 2009 was “Gender and

GENDER BUDGETING AS A TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION: CONCEPTS, PRACTICES AND CAPACITY IMPLICATIONS BY THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION. (ACBF)

2009-10-16T16:13:00.003Z

A Review ByRose Mensah-Kutin (PhD)1.0 Introduction• NETRIGHT and interest in gender budgeting. 3-year capacity building initiative to benefit members. • Awareness of a number of publications on the subject. Example: those under the South African initiative• Pleasant surprise that a new addition had been produced.• Congratulate the ACBF and all involved in the process and also to AWDF for hosting

SOAWR Annual Review and Agenda-Setting Workshop

2009-10-15T15:10:00.002Z

Theme: “Spreading our Wings: A Multi-Sectoral Approach to Women’s Rights”5-7 October 2009, Panafric Hotel, Nairobi, KenyaCOMMUNIQUÉWe, the undersigned members of the Solidarity for African Women’s Rights Coalition (SOAWR), a pan African Coalition of organisations working for the promotion and protection of women’s human rights in Africa: Having assembled in Nairobi, Kenya from 5th-7th October, in

Blog Action Day: Climate Change and Women

2009-10-15T10:58:00.003Z

I could not agree more with Arun Agrawal in his paper on the Social Dimensions of Climate Change, prepared for the Social Development Department, The World Bank, Washington DC, March 5-6, 2008 in which he stated “Climate change will be pivotal in redefining development in the twenty-first century. How nations, societies, communities, and households respond to the impacts of climate changes and

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2009-10-13T11:46:00.000Z

Have you had your breast checked lately Sisters, especially the old “schoolers?” In fact this call is also to you “new and middle schoolers” as well. No Sister is exempt from this call. The Month of October has been designated Breast cancer awareness month through out the world to create awareness around breast cancer, a devastating but treatable cancer that can be managed if detected early and

GRACE USHANG’S DEATH AND THE INDECENT DRESSING BILL

2009-10-12T11:12:00.002Z

Grace Ushang was a young Nigerian woman who had every right to expect a bright future. Now she is dead merely because she was female. On the day that Nigeria celebrated its 49th Independence Anniversary on 1 October 2009, NEXT Newspaper reported that Ms. Ushang from Obudu in Cross River State, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in Maiduguri, Borno State, was raped to

DECLARATION

2009-10-07T08:40:00.000Z

DECLARATIONNous, membres du Réseau des Femmes Africaines Ministres et Parlementaires de Guinée (REFAMP-GUINEE), du Réseau des Femmes du Fleuve Mano pour la Paix (REFMAP) ainsi que plusieurs autres organisations féminines, constatons avec un profond regret et amertume l’escalade de violences survenues le lundi 28 septembre 2009 à Conakry. Cette situation est d’autant plus déplorable qu’elle était

PRESS RELEASE FOR ACBF BOOK LAUNCH

2009-10-07T07:52:00.003Z

IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE2 October 2009 BOOK LAUNCH: “GENDER BUDGETING AS A TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION”The African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF) in collaboration with the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) is pleased to announce the launch of a research book “Gender Budgeting As A Tool For Poverty Reduction” - Concepts, Practices & Capacity Implications. The publication marks an

AWDF profiled on Ghana's Radio Universe 105.7

2009-09-25T15:49:00.003Z

I had a fun time yesterday on Radio Universe being interviewed by hostess Justina Agozie Yesutar with her all woman production team - Bara Yunus Khadija and Asah Daniella. The programme is appropriately dubbed "Yaa Asantewaa" (after the famous Ashanti Queen Mother who led the Ashanti's in battle against the British in 1900.I was impressed (but not suprised) with the dynamism, professionalism and

The Senegalese Feminist Forum: A Perspective

2009-09-25T10:36:00.004Z

Women in Senegal are in general confined to traditional roles. They are married at a young age; half of them live in polygynous unions and are subjects to multiple childbirths. According to genderindex.org, “Up to 20% of girls undergo Female Genital Mutilation. Most women in Senegal have no educational opportunities. Only 23 percent of females over 15 years of age are literate, while the rates

Feminist Songs at the CEO Forum in Kampala, Uganda

2009-09-16T06:44:00.001Z

My mother was a kitchen girl, kitchen girl...My father was a garden boy, garden boy...That’s why I’m a feminist, feminist...That’s why I’m a feminist, feminist...(Song sung by Siphiwe Hlope, Executive Director of Swaziland Positive Living (SWAPOL) at the CEO Forum in Kampala, Uganda)The women are coming, around the cornerThe women are coming, around the cornerBisi is coming, around the cornerUsu

"Gender Norms, Domestic Violence and Women's Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS" - a study report by the Gender Centre, Ghana

2009-09-11T15:57:00.000Z

On Wednesday the 9th of September, my colleagues Roselynn, Beatrice and I attended the Launch of a Research Report on “Gender Norms, Domestic Violence and Women’s Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS”. This Research Report was commissioned by one of our grantee partners, the Gender Studies & Human Rights Documentation Centre based in Ghana.The lead researcher on the project Betty Akumatey gave a

Book Review: This Child Will be Great - An Autobiography by Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

2009-09-11T13:44:00.004Z

At the last Women’s Funding Network’s annual conference in Atlanta, Georgia, I saw a book for sale that I could not resist purchasing for AWDF’s Resource Centre. The book was the autobiography of President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, “This Child Will Be Great”. Although I bought the book in April it was only this month that I got round to reading the book and what a great read it has been.Prior to

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: LESBIAN MOVEMENTS: RUPTURES & ALLIANCES

2009-09-10T17:17:00.002Z

Lesbians have always been present in various civil society movements, with gay men’s organizations, in feminist groups, as well as in the artistic sphere and in the fight for decolonization and independence of their country. In recent decades lesbians have been present in the fight for equal rights for women of colour, aborigen women, and more broadly with feminist movements. The present

HAPPY 43rd INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

2009-09-08T15:05:00.002Z

Dear Friends,Today, September 8 is the International Literacy Day. The 43rd to be celebrated since it was initiated by UNESCO in 1965. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. According to UNESCO, Some 776 million adults lack minimum literacy skills; one in five adults is still not literate and two-thirds of them are women; 75 million children

In Solidarity: Statement by South African feminists - Caster Semenya and Gender Discrimination – the ‘elephant in the room’

2009-08-25T17:10:00.002Z

We write in response to the controversy surrounding the 800 m women’s world running champion, Caster Semenya and the flurry of articles surrounding this sad saga.Some of those championing Caster’s cause accuse those wanting to sex-test Caster of imperialism and racism (as well as sexism). Others plead for the us to wait before ‘reaching a verdict' arguing that the realities of sex testing are

In Solidarity: Statement in Support of Mary Robinson, Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee

2009-08-12T16:38:00.002Z

The African Women's Development Fund(AWDF)supports the nomination of former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson for the [United States of America's]Presidential Medal of Freedom. Mary Robinson has been a longtime friend and supporter of the African Women's Development Fund. She has constantly supported the rights of women and marginalised groups. She indeed deserves the honour of

Did Obama say anything we did not already know?

2009-08-11T12:19:00.000Z

I thought I had heard all about the Obama speech (I have said on several occasions that he did not say anything I did not know) until recently when I heard two well educated and learned professionals discussing some of the ills in our society. They spoke specifically about:• Corruption in the public sector• The slow economy since the change of government in Ghana ( which took place in January)•

Grantee Spotlight: Rural Women's Movement in Swaziland

2009-08-07T11:53:00.002Z

An email update sent to Nafi Chinery, AWDF’s Capacity Building Officer: Feedback from Rural Women’s Movement (RWM), an AWDF grantee in Swaziland on their experiences at the recent International Resource Mobilisation Workshop (IWRM) held in Bangalore, India. AWDF supported RWM and 4 other grantees to attend the IWRM. Dear Nafi,On behalf of RWM I wish to thank AWDF for its support.My being part of

In Solidarity: African Women and Human Rights Organisations across Africa

2009-08-04T14:14:00.002Z

Women across Africa are appalled by the decision to try a Sudanese woman journalist Lubna Ahmed Hussein and two others for violating the public dress code. African women and human rights organizations urged the court to dismiss the charges and abolish this repressive law against women. “The charges are clearly an abuse of women’s human rights and violate Sudanese women’s full enjoyment of

Sub-Standard University Education in Ghana: The New Challenge

2009-07-31T11:53:00.000Z

Currently, one of my favourite ways of enjoying Wednesday evenings is to watch the “Zain Africa Challenge”. It’s a quiz organised by Zain and it’s for selected Universities in Africa. The quiz master of the show is great and leaves an “indelible mark” on his audience – a good enough reason to make a date with him every week on the show.This quiz is based on general knowledge with topics ranging

Aging: What are your thoughts on it?

2009-07-29T13:39:00.000Z

Over the weekend, I attended the final funeral rites of a close relative at one of the suburbs in Accra. Unfortunately for me, most of the activities during the church service were in Ga, the local language spoken by the people of Accra for which I neither speak nor understand. So to while away the time, I decided to do what I do best when I am bored; observe my surroundings and watch those

26 years on and still flaming hot

2009-07-23T17:11:00.005Z

Scrolling the contacts list on my phone last week, I realised there was this “Old man” friend whom I have not spoken to for about two weeks (which was quite unusual). This man is 65 year old and a German has been my friend for close to 6 months. I tried calling him, but his phone was switched off. I persisted, but still I couldn’t get through to him.Incidentally, he called me today and after

PREMISES FOR RENT

2009-07-21T17:01:00.000Z

The African Women’s Development Fund announces the availability of premises to rent. Details are as follows:A five bedroom house located at Plot no. 78, Ambassadorial Enclave East Legon, Accra, Ghana (near Galaxy international school)Rent is negotiableAll interested persons should contact Grace Amenyogbeli, Administrative Manager, via telephone +233-21-521257; 233-21-923626; 233- 28-722006 or

Grantee Focus: Mbaasem announces the "Ghana Women Writers Forum"

2009-07-21T11:13:00.002Z

Are you a female novelist, poet or playwright? Have you attempted writing any short stories, novels, poems or plays? Do you need guidance in writing and publishing your own work? Are you a member of the Mbaasem Writers’ Club? Then Mbaasem Foundation is inviting you to join the Ghana Women Writers’ Forum for a wonderful evening of interaction.Venue: The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA)

THE AFRICAN GRANTMAKERS NETWORK IS LAUNCHED

2009-07-15T18:23:00.000Z

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Ghana, Accra–15 July 2009: “The African Grantmakers Network will change the face of global philanthropy. And it will happen right here in Africa”, said Sarah Mukasa, Director of Programmes at the African Women’s Development Fund, at a meeting organized to establish a network of African grantmakers. After years of careful planning, preparations, consultations and meetings,

Obama’s Visit: Is He Promoting Good Governance In Ghana?

2009-07-10T15:19:00.000Z

It is well known that President Obama chose to visit Ghana because of its track record in governance and democracy. Not all of us who live here are convinced that we are such a good model for governance and democracy but that is a subject for another blog. This morning Joy FM (Ghanaian local radio station) interviewed a journalist who had been assaulted by some staff of the Accra Metropolitan

An Open Letter to President Obama

2009-07-08T17:31:00.002Z

8th July, 2009.Dear President Obama,You are expected in our beloved country this Friday and already Obama-mania has taken over Ghana. To be fair Obama-mania is not solely because of your impending visit. Obama-mania began when you became the Democratic Party’s Presidential nominee. On that fateful day in November when you were voted into office many Ghanaians did not sleep. I was one of the

INVITATION: Towards a United and Just Africa: A Public Celebration of the Life and thoughts of Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem

2009-07-03T14:38:00.000Z

Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem, one of the most irrepressible Pan Africanists of his generation died in Nairobi on Africa Liberation Day, 25 May 2009 on his way to Kigali, Rwanda. Taju has left an indelible mark on all those who had met him, read his weekly postcard or heard him speak.As part of the celebrations being organized in several parts of Africa and elsewhere in the world, you are hereby

Make the World Safe for Diversity

2009-06-30T11:19:00.003Z

Part of my personal reference documents are kept in the boot of my car. These references are in the form of notes and materials from the workshops that I have attended in recent times. Over the weekend whilst I was cleaning the car, I decided to go through the documents to refresh my thoughts on certain topics. It was in the process of doing this that I came across some of the notes I took during

Sisterhood in Weight Loss

2009-06-12T12:21:00.000Z

Joining the AWDF Slimmers Club is the second best thing that has happened to me this year (the first being a deeper understanding of the Love of God).In early May I got a mail from a colleague Nana, inviting interested sisters to sign on and join a slimmers club. I was not too keen but curious. I did not give my commitment but found myself at the first meeting on May 18, 2009. After being

Grantee Focus: WILDAF petitions President Mills

2009-06-03T16:58:00.002Z

Bernice Sam, National Coordinator of WILDAF Ghana shared with AWDF this update on WILDAF's efforts to secure representation of women in decision-making positions in GhanaAccra, May 28, - Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF) Ghana on Thursday petitioned President John Evans Atta Mills to constitute Affirmative Action Policy Committee by the end of 2009 and take steps to implement its

The Girl Whose Eyes Cry out for Help

2009-05-20T15:30:00.005Z

The issue of child labour and for that matter the exploitation of the female child especially, sometimes appeara as tall tales or gives you the bandwagon effect of shouting with the crowd “this is bad it must be stopped!”, but having a personal encounter is another ball game altogether. Somewhere in the middle of last year I went home from work at about 6.40pm to find a girl about 8 years

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

2009-05-19T16:10:00.002Z

September 7 – October 2, 2009• Are you an Executive Director or manager of a non-profit organization• Are you working in the NGO sector?• Is your organization’s sustainability threatened by shrinking donor support?• Are you in charge of fundraising and resource mobilisation in your organization• Do want to enhance your skills in fundraising? • Are you a trainer or consultant in

MAN THREATENS WOMEN ACTIVISTS WITH LAW SUIT FOR SEX BOYCOTT

2009-05-14T17:54:00.000Z

This is an update to the blog I posted on women’s rights activists calling on women to go on a seven- day sex boycott (girlcott?), posted on Aril 30. I know blogger has been acting up lately and is still deciding whether or not to accept or reject comments, so I want to assume that’s the reason for the silence.This morning it was reported that a Kenyan man is threatening to sue the G10 for ‘

“Onamdaade” Graduate

2009-05-14T17:48:00.002Z

On the 25th day of November 2008, Rose Buabeng, affectionately called Auntie Rose, declared herself team leader of the "Onamdaade" fun club or should I rather say "wahala" club???????(Ref.25/11/08 blog)Barely six months later, there has been a massive elevation from "Onamdaade" to "Owo daade", Auntie Rose has "released" a fairly new Toyota Corolla saloon car and as it stands now is struggling to

AWDF and the Women Raising Millions Campaign

2009-05-13T18:24:00.004Z

It was very exciting to find out at the Women Funding Network's (WFN) annual conference (held in Atlanta, Georgia between the 30th of April and the 2nd of May) that the Women Raising Millions Campaign had surpassed it's US$150m target and raised more than US$175m. What is even more significant about the campaign is that for the very first time in history high networth women are giving huge

Albinos and Discrimation: Take a second look

2009-05-12T15:33:00.002Z

I recently read a true story about a Woman who had just given birth and was being labelled a witch because she had given birth to an Albino. The in-laws did not want to have anything to do with this mum nor her baby because they feel they have been disgraced.Come to think of it, every mum’s pain of pregnancy for nine months vanishes upon seeing her baby delivered and in one piece, but what will

Update on Ekiti State Elections

2009-05-07T13:05:00.000Z

6th May 2009 Dear SistersI would like to thank you all for your messages of support, concern and solidarity. What happened in Ekiti State last night was an unspeakable atrocity. Before our eyes, the Resident Electoral Officer for Ekiti State, Mrs Ayoka Adebayo admitted election figures from a local government area where results were not lawfully collated, an issue over which she resigned last

In Homage to Mothers

2009-05-07T12:14:00.000Z

GOD THOUGHT OF MOTHERGod, could not be in every place, With loving hands to help eraseThe teardrops from each baby’s faceAnd so He thought of MotherHe could not send us here aloneAnd leave us to a fate unknownWithout providing for His ownThe outstretched hands of MotherGod could not watch us night and dayAnd kneel beside your crib and prayOr kiss our little aches awayAnd so he sent us MotherAnd

MOTHERS' DAY IS HERE AGAIN

2009-05-04T17:13:00.000Z

MOTHERS DAY IS HERE AGAINWell I guess I'm like too many other daughters who are looking at the calendar and realizing that Mother's Day is less than a week away! and I still haven't done any preparations towards it.Sisters do you know that our Moms don't get weekends off, sick time or vacation days and they work 24/7, 365 days in a year?. However, moms do get bonuses and one such bonus is

Highlights from Women's Funding Network's Conference

2009-05-01T21:59:00.003Z

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

WOMEN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN KENYA TAKE ACTION ON THE FEUDING COALITION GOVT.

2009-04-30T16:29:00.001Z

The G10, is a strong national women’s movement in Kenya that is driven by the vision of a society where women wield political power. its mission seeks to connect women voices and actions to leverage an expanded and redefined political space is frustrated by the feuds, turns and twists of the coalition govt and particularly the lack of political leadership by the President and the Prime

Women's Funding Network: 2009 Annual Conference

2009-04-30T01:28:00.002Z

Arrived in Atlanta yesterday for the Women's Funding Network's annual conference on the theme "Investing in Women: Worldwide Return". Participated in 2 pre-conference activities today - Women Raising Millions Capacity Building Training which had Helen Hunt, one of the lead donors to the campaign present. The training event was unique because it was an opportunity to interact with donors who had

Donation to Nana Yaa Memorial Trust for Good Quality Reproductive Health

2009-04-17T11:13:00.006Z

Thanks to a generous donation from Procter and Gamble the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) will be providing selected AWDF grantees with personal care products. On Thursday, the 15th of April 2009, AWDF made the first donation of 80 boxes of Always Sanitary pads to the Nana Yaa Memorial Trust for Good Quality Reproductive Health based in Ogboja, Accra. The very first beneficiaries from the

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUNG AND OLD

2009-04-14T17:32:00.001Z

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUNG AND OLDPrivileged to attend AFF, AWID, and AWLI that happned back to back in the last quarter of last year, and being the die hard apostle of inclusion that I am, I could not help but note a somewhat disturbing trend in our programmes, discourses and presentations in these esteemed gatherings which to me shape and chart the directions taken by women’s movement both regionally

Playing with Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Blogging

2009-04-08T17:56:00.007Z

Facebook, Twitter, Blogging…the world of social media has grown exponentially in what appears to be a really short period of time? How does one keep up? How do you decide if it is an appropriate use of your time? I have very recently started playing on twitter in a quest to figure it out. After all as a Communications professional I need to keep up to date with new media and today I discovered

Donor visit from the African Capacity Building Foundation(ACBF)

2009-04-08T12:50:00.004Z

Yesterday AWDF hosted a visit from ACBF which included the Executive Secretary of ACBF, Dr Edwin Forlemu and Programme Officer Leah Chatta-Chipepa. ACBF is a major donor to AWDF's Capacity Building Unit which supports AWDF grantees through a variety of strategies including grant-making for capacity building, technical assistance, thematic convenings and skills building workshops.Here are a few

Gender Inequality in Employment

2009-04-06T11:08:00.000Z

The United Nations has formulated seven priorities to realise MDG 3. These are;1. Strengthen opportunities for post primary education for girls2. Guarantee sexual reproductive Health and Rights3. Invest in infrastructure to reduce women and girls time burden4. Guarantee women’s and girls property inheritance and rights5. Eliminate gender inequality in employment6. Increase women’s share of seats

Monitoring & Evaluation Visits in Ghana: Pictures from Ancilla Women's Centre

2009-04-01T11:23:00.006Z

Currently AWDF is carrying out an extensive monitoring & evaluation visit with grantees in Ghana and last Friday I joined the Grants Manager on one of these visits. Here are some pictures from the Ancilla Women's Group which was founded by Catholic Sisters and recieved a grant of US$2,000 in 2006 for Economic Empowerment activities:(Participants making tie & dye)(handiwork of participants)(A

Images from the International Colloquium in Liberia

2009-03-24T16:02:00.003Z

AWDF

AT NO CHARGE- by MAVIS GARDENER

Grantee Highlight: GAMCOTRAP celebrates ex-circumcisers

World Sight Day: Gender and Eye Care

GENDER BUDGETING AS A TOOL FOR POVERTY REDUCTION: CONCEPTS, PRACTICES AND CAPACITY IMPLICATIONS BY THE AFRICAN CAPACITY BUILDING FOUNDATION. (ACBF)

SOAWR Annual Review and Agenda-Setting Workshop

Blog Action Day: Climate Change and Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

GRACE USHANG’S DEATH AND THE INDECENT DRESSING BILL

DECLARATION

PRESS RELEASE FOR ACBF BOOK LAUNCH

AWDF profiled on Ghana's Radio Universe 105.7

The Senegalese Feminist Forum: A Perspective

Feminist Songs at the CEO Forum in Kampala, Uganda

"Gender Norms, Domestic Violence and Women's Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS" - a study report by the Gender Centre, Ghana

Book Review: This Child Will be Great - An Autobiography by Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

PARTNER HIGHLIGHT: LESBIAN MOVEMENTS: RUPTURES & ALLIANCES

HAPPY 43rd INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY

In Solidarity: Statement by South African feminists - Caster Semenya and Gender Discrimination – the ‘elephant in the room’

In Solidarity: Statement in Support of Mary Robinson, Presidential Medal of Honor Awardee

Did Obama say anything we did not already know?

Grantee Spotlight: Rural Women's Movement in Swaziland

In Solidarity: African Women and Human Rights Organisations across Africa

Sub-Standard University Education in Ghana: The New Challenge

Aging: What are your thoughts on it?

26 years on and still flaming hot

PREMISES FOR RENT

Grantee Focus: Mbaasem announces the "Ghana Women Writers Forum"

THE AFRICAN GRANTMAKERS NETWORK IS LAUNCHED

Obama’s Visit: Is He Promoting Good Governance In Ghana?

An Open Letter to President Obama

INVITATION: Towards a United and Just Africa: A Public Celebration of the Life and thoughts of Dr. Tajudeen Abdul-Raheem

Make the World Safe for Diversity

Sisterhood in Weight Loss

Grantee Focus: WILDAF petitions President Mills

The Girl Whose Eyes Cry out for Help

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

MAN THREATENS WOMEN ACTIVISTS WITH LAW SUIT FOR SEX BOYCOTT

“Onamdaade” Graduate

AWDF and the Women Raising Millions Campaign

Albinos and Discrimation: Take a second look

Update on Ekiti State Elections

In Homage to Mothers

MOTHERS' DAY IS HERE AGAIN

Highlights from Women's Funding Network's Conference

WOMEN RIGHTS ACTIVISTS IN KENYA TAKE ACTION ON THE FEUDING COALITION GOVT.

Women's Funding Network: 2009 Annual Conference

Donation to Nana Yaa Memorial Trust for Good Quality Reproductive Health

IT’S ALL ABOUT YOUNG AND OLD

Playing with Social Media: Twitter, Facebook, Blogging

Donor visit from the African Capacity Building Foundation(ACBF)

Gender Inequality in Employment

Monitoring & Evaluation Visits in Ghana: Pictures from Ancilla Women's Centre

Images from the International Colloquium in Liberia

The Changing Roles of African Women

In Solidarity: Statement from the Women's Solidarity Support Group condemning the use of violence against women during political clash in Freetown

The Changing Roles of African Women: 1800 to date

In Solidarity: An Open letter to and eleven point demand for the President and Prime minister from Kenyan citizens and civil society organisations

In Solidarity with Kenyan Human Rights Activists: Headed for the grave

Happy International Women's Day from the International Colloquium

LETTER FROM THE NORTH III

There were no rubber bullets for women: Women in politics

Marriage is not a waste of time for Women

LETTER FROM THE NORTH II

LETTER FROM THE NORTH I

Gender: The State of the Nation in Ghana

In solidarity: Eudy Simelane

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN RESOURCE MOBILIZATION FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Marriage is a waste of time for women

Corruption in Africa and the role of accountants

Tips for African politicans…

Yaa Asantewaa: Ramblings from an from old spirit

Audacious hope for 2009

Ghana votes 2008: All roads lead to Tain

We are indeed Moving Forward!

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF CHANGE IF IT WILL NOT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR LIFE?

WE ARE MOVING FORWARD

It is official: The 'blog off'

YERESESAM AS WE MOVE FORWARD

2008, the year of politics?