Strengthening THE CONTINENTAL AFRICAN WOMEN’S MOVEMENT TOWARDS A NEW Value-based Eco-system

What is
AfWID

AfWID is an inclusive platform of dialogue which seeks to unite African women from all walks of life under one roof to deliberate on issues of continental importance. It is an annual 5-day platform with its home in South Africa.

The week-long dialogue gives voice to the perspectives and experiences of thousands of African women. Its intent is to create a space to launch disruptive and innovative ideas ushering in new futures for a better Africa. The changes needed reside in the changes each one of us can make in our own capacity in the movement. From grassroots women to businesswomen, women in public service, rural and urban women, entrepreneurs, activists, academics, students and homemakers, we all have fruitful ideas, experiences and expertise on how to build our world with women at the centre.

Through informative presentations, interactive panel discussions as well as valuable training and workshop-based commissions, the forum provides an empowering space for participants to share, learn, reflect and network.

Our
OBJECTIVES

Contribute towards attaining a united voice of African women on continental issues.
Vitalise, inspire and broaden the vision of African women under a common development agenda.
Review continental strategies and programmes which are aimed at impacting African women.
Identify current and evolving systemic barriers, including practices and norms, which work against the implementation of the women’s and development agenda.
Facilitate the review of undergirding systems, structures and practices, which hinder the advancement of the African women. This includes the review of policies, structures and programmes on a national and continental level.
Influence community, national and continental structures (public, private, civil society) and implementation strategies aimed at empowering African women.
Strengthen national, regional and continental networks of women organisations.

Our
DIALOGUES

November 26, 2020

AfWID 2019

Strengthening the Continental African Women’s Movement in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) towards a new and value-based ecosystem. The very first African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) Forum took place from 18 – 23 November in 2018...

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November 13, 2020

AfWID 2018

Strengthening the Continental African Women’s Movement in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) towards a new and value-based ecosystem. The very first African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) Forum took place from 18 – 23 November in 2018...

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Inspiring
WORDS

Zanele Mbeki

It is intended that AfWID will also be an inclusive platform of dialogue to unite African women from all walks of life under one roof to deliberate on issues of continental importance. AfWID will be an annual pilgrimage of African women from diverse fields to explore emerging challenges, share opinions, exchange views and review policies on themes crafted by national, continental, and global agendas.

Zanele Mbeki

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

What faces us now is finding a way to build a bridge that can address the millions of women on our continent who are being left behind and take them to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR).

Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka

Gaotlhobongwe Modise

This is a good platform for women to come together and make a change in Africa. Women here are sharing their stories, exchanging plans and implementation strategies to go home and bring about change in their communities.

Gaotlhobongwe Modise

Catherine Odora Hoppers

If the 20th century was the century of African political independence, I believe that the 21st century is the century of Africa's RECLAIMING of human agency and of (her) status in the world citizenship as subject, not as object.

Catherine Odora Hoppers
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Frequently Asked
QUESTIONS

How can I attend AfWID?
Participants for the AfWID platform are sourced by regional coordinators each year according to the AfWID inclusivity list which is designed to ensure a diverse representation of all women.
Do I need to pay to attend AfWID?
The AfWID secretariat bears the costs of transport, accommodation and meals for all invited participants. There is no attendance fee.
How long is the AfWID dialogue?
The dialogue takes place over a five-day period.
Can I come with someone to AfWID?
Attendance is by invite and registration.
Can I be a speaker at AfWID?

The AfWID team is open to contributions, ideas and suggestions. Kindly email info@afwid.org.za with your proposal.

Can I come sell or advertise goods and services at AfWID?

The AfWID team is open to contributions, ideas and suggestions. Kindly email info@afwid.org.za with your proposal.

Can AfWID sponsor me?
AfWID operates on donor funds and does not give out cash in kind.