AFAWI

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18

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AFAWI is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, that has been striving to narrow the gender gap and empower women and children in Ghana for over ten years.

Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, striving to narrow gender gaps and create opportunity and prosperity to empower women and children in Ghana for over 10 years. We strongly believe in sustainable development and strive for our projects to become ...

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Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian organization, striving to narrow gender gaps and create opportunity and prosperity to empower women and children in Ghana for over 10 years. We strongly believe in sustainable development and strive for our projects to become self-reliant.

AFAWI therefore takes a holistic approach to sustainable development through consulting and collaborating with communities to meet their needs and goals, to ensure projects will bring the most opportunity and success, to empower the communities as a whole.

 

We believe in sharing ideas and collaborating with people to bring about real positive change. Together we can change our world! 


​MISSION

​To create an enabling environment for the vulnerable in society, especially women and children.

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VISION

​AFAWI seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children.

Contact Person

Marlene Keller

Spoken languages: German, English
  Moderate response rate

AFAWI reviews

Carina Meineche Kristiansen rating5.0

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

I had the privilege of volunteering with AFAWI in Ghana in Nov/Dec 2023. My experience was enriching on both personal and professional levels as it provided great insight into the work of a local NGO. Working closely with a local Ghanaian NGO and the women in the community allowed me to gain ...
Karina Gonzalez rating5.0

2023 at Girls Empowerment

As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women in Ghana, I can confidently say that my experience was nothing short of amazing. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed with open arms by the staff The best part of my volunteering experience was the opportunity to work with the local community and ...
Luisa Bell rating5.0

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

I volunteered with AFAWI in Ghana for 2 weeks because I wanted to support a local NGO. During my stay at AFAWI, I had the opportunity to get to know different areas of the NGO, i.e. I helped with the field work in all ongoing projects and also got a detailed impression of the NGO management. All the ...
Artur Arndt rating5.0

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

Working at AFAWI as a volunteer was such a pleasure. I was given responsibility from day one and was being involved in different projects. The balance between fieldwork and office was just right. The field works really gave me new insight on what people go through. And in the office, I really ...
Rowan Mobeck rating5.0

2023 at Support the Livelihood of Women

Myself and my mother spent 3 weeks this November volunteering with AFAWI. We had an absolutely incredible time in Ghana and working with the AFAWI, creating so many amazing memories. One thing in particular that we enjoyed was working on Financial Literacy with a group of market ladies in Abokobi ...
Karina Gonzalez rating5.0

2023 at Girls Empowerment

As a volunteer at Alliance for African Women (AFAWI) in Ghana, I can say without a doubt that it was an amazing experience.The sense of community and camaraderie among the volunteers and staff at AFAWI was truly inspiring, and I felt privileged to be a part of it. Of course, volunteering in a ...

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AFAWI locations

Africa
Ghana

AFAWI project focus

Community
Childcare Women Empowerment
Environment
Agriculture

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Zero Hunger
  • Good Health And Well-Being
  • Gender Equality
  • Reduced Inequalities