Everybody, including those who are most marginalized, should be able to realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). SRHR are human rights, that allow people to make informed decisions about relationships, their bodies, family planning, sexuality, and wellbeing. It also means having access to a full range of…
Read More »We currently have an opening at AMwA. Kindly read the job descriptions of the role available and send your application to [email protected] Job Title: Programme Associate, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Organisation: Akina Mama wa Afrika Department: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Programme Reports to: Sexual and…
Read More »The current neoliberal economic models perpetuate gender inequalities and unequal distribution of wealth. Akina Mama wa Afrika (AMwA) desires the creation of alternative gender-responsive models that work for women by promoting decent work, access to productive resources, the redistribution of unpaid care work, social protection, and fair taxation policies. It…
Read More »Seeking to understand the context surrounding women and youth’s participation in political leadership, a Political Economic Analysis (PEA) was conducted in Kenya by Akina Mama wa Afrika, Mzalendo Trust and the Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy with the support of the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The analysis sought to…
Read More »Background In 1997, Akina Mama wa Afrika launched the AWLI. A leadership institute for African women renowned for its holistic P.O.T (Personal development, Organizing Skills and Taking Action) training framework that provides a powerful and holistic feminist grounding for African women, girls and gender expansive persons to define, analyze and…
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