Akina Mama wa Afrika
Pan-African non-governmental organization
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Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) (Swahili for "African women") was established in 1985 in the United Kingdom as a small community organisation for African women. It is now an international and Pan-African feminist non-governmental organisation headquartered in Kampala, Uganda.[2][3]
| Founded | 1985, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | non-governmental organization |
| Location | |
| Fields | Legal advocacy, education |
Executive Director | Eunice Musiime |
| Affiliations | Progressive International[1] |
| Website | www |
Service
AMwA is described as a "training centre" and "advocacy engine" for the women's movement in Africa.[4][5] It focuses on enhancing women's ability to participate in leadership through education programs, resource and research, providing platforms for advocacy and movements to influence politics and legislation.[6][7]
In 2014, AMwA, with other women's organisations, conducted a regional conference in Kampala on the theme "Strengthening African Women’s Voices in the Post-2015 Processes".[8][5] The conference intended to serve as a reminder of the common issues African women continue to face, including gender-based violence.[9][10]
Some of the organisations that have helped support Akina Mama wa Afrika include the African Women's Development Fund and the Sigrid Rausing Trust.[11][12]
The African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI)
The AWLI, established first in 1996, focus on themes such as gender-based violence, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, anti-poverty efforts and peace building.[13][14][15][16] It is designed by women leaders from Africa, for providing professional support, networking opportunities and workshops to women activists aged 18–45 from across the continent.[7][5]