Alliance for African Women Initiative

...empower to be prime movers

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Our Projects

AFAWI has undertaken a number of development projects over the years. Some of these have centered on youth and women empowerment, community and human resource development. Among the number of projects taken by us include a Malaria Control Project and a programme aimed at curbing Discrimination and Stigmatization of Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).

What We Do

We in AFAWI believe that each one of us is either part of the problem or the solution, therefore collaboration with other stakeholders who in their own way championing sound education for all, Women/Youth empowerment and development, HIV/AIDS and Sexual Reproductive Health, Community/Rural Development, Advocating Women and Human Rights

Who We Are

Founded in 2005 and registered in 2006, Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a development oriented non- profit, non sectarian, non governmental organization that seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.

 

WOMEN IN THE OIL INDUSTRY – PROMOTING SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN GHANA

More men than women work in the oil industry all over the world, however women are making rank and breaking glass ceilings and making huge impact on this previously male –dominated industry. It is upon this note that civil societies around Ghana have recognized the importance of advocating for women’s representation in the oil and gas industry. In fact many organizations have made it their mission to lobby the government for policy initiatives that will empower women out of poverty. It is upon this that the Center for Development Partnerships has supported Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI-Ghana) in their goal to encourage civil societies to advocate for women’s inclusion in Ghana’s oil industry policies. As an executive member of AFAWI, I urge policy makers to use the oil industry not just for economic development, but also for the social development of women. I believe that the government of Ghana must start creating policies that give a stronger consideration...
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Contact us

Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI)

  • Address: P.O. Box TA 551, Taifa, Accra, Ghana
  • Phone: +233 302 41 07 46
  • Fax: +233 302 41 07 46
  • Website: http://www.afawigh.org

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