Within various liberation movements, we have long decried the lack of sufficient documentation of the stories, efforts, struggles, triumphs, and hopes of marginalised people like women, indigenous communities, and other structurally excluded groups.

As a Pan African Feminist organisation, AMwA is keen to begin a herstory writing process that seeks to preserve, through documentation, the collective memory of an organisation which is home to the oldest African Women’s Leadership Institute. Through this process, we hope that our herstory” encompasses not only key decisions, notable events, and influential personnel but also the values, beliefs, and culture that form the bedrock of our identity.

This is an invitation to African women who are interested in supporting us in this process.

How to apply
All interested persons are requested to send their applications via email to the Head of Programmes at
[email protected]

The subject line of the email should state: “AMwA Herstory.” A Curriculum Vitae with the contacts of three professional referees and two work samples related to this assignment should be submitted by 3rd May 2024. Young feminist women, non-binary and transgender people, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

For more information, please find the Terms of Reference for AMwA’s herstory_23042024