Annual Report 2023
Warm Greetings, Our 2023 annual report is fresh from the printing press and in your hands now. The chosen theme, ” On stormy seas, radical love is our moral compass,” is drawn from a mantra that helped us navigate the past year’s polarizing socio-political and economic climate. Guided by radical love, we committed to dismantling […]
Dear IMF and World Bank
Voices from the continent are rising in protest of the neoliberal economic policies and instituitions that have been imposed on the African continent, resulting into dire consequences. Read our letter series themed; #DearWorldBankandIMF
REPORT ON UGANDAN MEDIA COVERAGE OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS
This study, commissioned by Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), aimed to understand Uganda’s media reporting of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). AMwA commissioned the African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME), renowned for its expertise in media analysis, to conduct a comprehensive examination of SRHR coverage across print, electronic, and online platforms. The research […]
A Call to Reimagine Economies for Women’s Economic Justice
We, feminist thought leaders, following our participation in CSW68, and in particular the session on “Reimagining Economies for Women’s Economic Justice: A Pan-African and Global South Feminist Perspective” wish to urgently call for a reform of the current global economic architecture shifting from one that is steeped in neoliberal capitalism to one that centers people […]
What will it take to recenter women’s agency and political participation in Africa?
What will it take to recenter women’s agency and political participation in Africa? The quest for answers to this question prompted a gathering of women political leaders, activists, and Civil Society players in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The gathering was organized on 11th February 2024, as a primer to the Pan African Leadership Sawubona focused on […]
For Africa, Alternative Leadership Is Critical to Bettering Humanity In 2024
In this era of ‘perceived no alternatives’, feminist ideology and politics emerge as a potentially transformative paradigm – Demere Kitunga The words of feminist thinker Demere Kitunga resonate as we kick off 2024 with the hope that leaders committed to social transformation, whereby new paradigms, relationships and structures are constructed based on peace, planetary health, […]
From an African Feminist Kitchen : Recipes for Radical Care
When we examine the context in which the violence perpetrated against women and girls occurs, one will find that violence often thrives in places where systems of care have collapsed or where systemic and communal neglect thrives. As part of our love offering this 16 Days of Activism, Akina Mama wa Afrika and Raising Voices […]
A Pan African Feminist Primer on Wealth Taxes
When feminist economic justice activists cry, “Tax the rich!” what is the rationale behind this? In what ways can the taxation system help to bridge the inequality chasm? If you are curious about these questions and more, this paper primer titled “A Pan-African Feminist Primer on Wealth Taxes” is for you. This paper reveals the […]
Unveiling Akina Mama wa Afrika’s 2022 Annual Report
The ancient African symbol of the Sankofa bird reminds us to hold our past in reverence because it is upon the past that our present and future is built. It is in this same spirit that we present to you our reflections, achievements, and the community that supported us through the year, 2022. Download our […]
Will you mentor the next generation of African Feminist Leaders?
Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) is actively searching for African feminists who are willing to share their invaluable leadership experiences to inspire and guide young, dynamic women. These mentors will play a vital role in advancing our mission of shaping a feminist future, particularly within the context of global climate and economic justice conversations. The […]
AFRICAN WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE OPEN CALL FOR MENTORS, 2023.
Terms of Reference Introduction Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), under its flagship program, the African Women’s Leadership Institute (AWLI), administers a fellowship program dedicated to feminist and transformative leadership development. This fellowship offers a comprehensive exploration of various facets of society, encompassing aspects such as community, geography, politics, and ecology/biodiversity. Within this fellowship, participants embark […]
A Call for African Feminists and Women’s Rights Organizers to submit letters addressed to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank
‘I strongly oppose the idea that Africa’s key characteristic is her poverty. She is more the victim of her riches. Today a sick woman in a village risks dying because the nurse who has the medicine won’t treat her because she can’t pay. That is what it has come to, what we’ve learned from the […]
The Africa Drive for Democracy: Will It Live To Its Promise?
I recently had the privilege of attending the Africa Drive for Democracy that was held 17th-21st July 2023 in Arusha, Tanzania; a powerful initiative dedicated to advancing democracy on the African continent in a way that resonates with the unique needs, values, and cultural context of its people. The initiative is led by the Center […]
Musings of the Bald Headed Girl’s Retreat in Kampala
“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks At the beginning of the year 2022, HopeAfrica decided to give me time off from work to rest, recharge and reconnect with myself. This came naturally to an organisation that has always valued organisational and […]
The Calculus of Living and Dying: Towards a Feminist COP27 and Beyond
A catastrophe of epic proportions shakes a region of our earth every other month. When it doesn’t rain nonstop and submerge entire communities, there is a protracted starvation that leaves a trail of shrivelling bodies, both young and elderly. The climate catastrophe was once discussed as a problem for the far future. Today, the climate […]
Rethink! Space: A Stellar and Inspirational Conclave for Revolutionizing Climate Finance
In the heart of Kenya, where the awe-inspiring landscapes harmonize with the captivating pulse of wildlife, an extraordinary event blossomed, akin to a radiant bloom unfurling in all its splendor. Welcome to the Rethink! Space, held in Kenya on May 3rd and 4th 2023 under the theme, “From Rhetoric to Reality: Feminist Perspectives on Climate […]
The Africa We Want
[Kampala, 23 June 2023]- These are difficult times for Africa. Amidst the cost of living crisis precipitated by the Russia-Ukraine war, uncertain economic outlook, debt burdens, unequal recovery from Covid 19, climate change, and inequality has risen more than ever. As the world observes UN Public Service Day this 23 June 2023, we continue to […]
AMwA carries the Feminist Climate Justice agenda to The Bonn Climate Change Conference, 2023
We are excited to be participating at this year’s Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB58) as representatives of the Women and Gender Constituency where together with other parties, we are part of drafting decisions to adopt at this year’s COP28 in the United Arab Emirates in December. This process and space is critical because AMwA’s work […]
A gender lens must be at the heart of World Bank Group reform
The authors of this position document, a group of civil society activists, women’s rights defenders and feminist economists, are issuing an urgent call to the World Bank’s board and gender team. The World Bank Group and its incoming president must expand the current gender strategy ‘update’ to a broader review and reform of the Bank’s […]
Sparking EcoFeminist Fires for a Just and Sustainable Future
“Nothing replaces being in the same room, face-to-face, breathing the same air, reading and feeling each other’s micro-expressions”. This is why Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA), ignited with excitement, hosted a partners’ rendezvous this year in Uganda, setting the stage for an unforgettable grounding with its partners. As the sun set over the tranquil shores […]