Alliance For African Women Initiative

What Alliance For African Women Initiative does

Alliance For African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a registered Ghanaian charity (D.S.W:3421) founded in 2006/2007 by Philip Kwesi Agyei, headquartered in Accra, Ghana, that delivers gender equality, health, education, livelihood, and volunteer programs for women and children across Greater Accra, Volta, and Northern regions. The organization runs a portfolio of standalone programs — Livelihood Project (microcredit and business training for women entrepreneurs), ECCACHILD (support for marginalized children), Empowering Girls-WASH (menstrual hygiene and school retention), Community Outreach (health screenings with Ghana Health Services), COVID-19 Fact Check (Dubawa Ghana partnership), Farm Project (school nutrition), Corporate Gender Equality Training, CSR Partnership (CBI Ghana pottery factory), Governance Project (PAC-REBMS), and Child Marriage Prevention — supplementing impact with a Volunteer Internship Program, an annual International Women's Day Conference, a membership program, NGO training workshops, and a child sponsorship scheme.

AFAWI operates with 1–10 core staff heavily supplemented by international volunteer interns, delivering services directly through field teams rather than through technology platforms; the underlying infrastructure is a Wix-hosted website, social media channels, and standard communication tools, with no proprietary technology platform. The business model is a multi-stream non-profit funding architecture: project-based grants from institutional donors (Mama Cash, OSIWA, Government of Canada, Sparkassenstiftung, GlobalGiving, Center for Development Partnerships, Webster University Ghana, H.O.P.E for Tomorrow), private and corporate donations (including from CBI Ghana Ltd.), annual membership fees (€20 Student, €30 Professional, €50 Organizational), fundraising events (Global Citizen, GlobalGiving challenges, volunteer-organized fundraisers), fee-based NGO training workshops ($50–$80 for up to 10 participants), volunteer program fees (GH₵1,691–13,528 per duration band), and recurring child sponsorships (€35/month). The majority of funding is described as originating from outside Ghana.

Go-to-market is community-led: AFAWI reaches beneficiaries through grassroots outreach, partnerships with government health services, and direct field work in underserved communities, while marketing its programs primarily through social media, blog content, email newsletters, and the annual conference. Customers and beneficiaries span women micro-entrepreneurs, school-age girls, marginalized children, and corporate clients in Ghana; institutional donor concentration (CBI Ghana, Global Citizen, Mama Cash, OSIWA, Government of Canada) is a material consideration. The founder has publicly stated an intent to transition from operational leadership to a board role within 5–10 years, with a stated vision to expand into multiple African countries, though no expansion beyond Ghana is currently funded or operationalized.

Name

Alliance For African Women Initiative

Legal name

Alliance For African Women Initiative

Website

https://afawigh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AFAWI is a Ghanaian grassroots NGO founded in 2007 that delivers women's empowerment, education, health, and livelihood programs — including microcredit, menstrual hygiene, child welfare, and community health screenings — to women, children, and underserved communities across Ghana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Empowerment and Community Development NGO Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGABAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPAGABAA

Rural Livelihoods & Economic Empowerment

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/International Development & Poverty Alleviation

SECONDARYBPADABAK

Gender Equality, Inclusion & Social Protection Programs

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Bilateral Development Agencies & Aid Programs

SECONDARYBPADAGAF

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Human Rights, Democracy & Governance

Keywords

• Grassroots NGO services
• Women empowerment programs
• Livelihood microcredit programs
• Volunteer internship programs
• Community development Ghana

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Project-based funding by partner institutions: AFAWI receives grants and project funding from institutional partners such as Mama Cash Fund For Women, Open Society for West Africa (OSIWA), Center for Development Partnerships, and other international donors. Funding is used for specific projects in areas like menstrual management, HIV/AIDS, and economic empowerment.
2. Private and corporate donations: Individual donors and corporate partners (such as CBI Ghana Ltd.) provide donations to support AFAWI's ongoing projects and operations. Donations are accepted via the website (one-time or monthly) and through fundraising events.
3. Membership programme: AFAWI charges annual membership fees ranging from 20-50 EUR depending on membership type (Student, Professional, or Organizational). Members receive benefits including invitations to the International Women's Day Conference, AGM, quarterly newsletters, and voting rights.
4. Fundraising: AFAWI organizes fundraising events and campaigns, including participation in GlobalGiving challenges and collaborations with partners like Global Citizen. The organization also benefits from volunteer-organized fundraisers.
5. Workshops and consulting fees: AFAWI offers paid NGO training workshops (NGO Management, Community Entry Strategy, Budget and Proposal Development) and project consultations. All fees are described as donations to support current projects. Fees range from $50-$80 per workshop for up to 10 participants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AFAWI is a grassroots non-governmental organization that runs community-based programs in Ghana targeting gender equality, economic empowerment of women, child welfare, health, education, governance, and corporate gender sensitivity. Its core paid/contractable offerings include a Volunteer Internship Program, an annual Membership Program (Professional, Student, Organizational tiers), NGO Training Workshops and Consulting, child sponsorship, and an annual International Women's Day Conference. Standalone beneficiary programs include the Livelihood Project (microcredit and training), ECCACHILD, Empowering Girls-WASH, Community Outreach, COVID-19 Fact Check, Farm Project, Governance/PAC-REBMS, and Child Marriage Prevention.

Product overview

Alliance For African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a grassroots Ghanaian NGO operating since 2007 with over 19 years of experience, not a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of social impact programs organized around women's economic empowerment (Livelihood Project), child welfare (ECCACHILD, Support a Child Sponsorship), education equality (Empowering Girls-WASH, Farm Project), health services (Community Outreach, COVID-19 Fact Check), governance advocacy (PAC-REBMS), and corporate engagement (Corporate Gender Equality Training, CSR Partnership). Additional offerings include volunteer internships, membership programs, NGO training workshops, and annual conferences. These programs are offered as standalone initiatives rather than an integrated platform architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Livelihood Project Economic empowerment initiative providing business training, financial literacy workshops, small support credits/grants (GHC 1,000–GHC 10,000 per recipient), and savings (susu) programs to impoverished women entrepreneurs in Ghana to help them start or expand businesses and achieve financial independence.
• ECCACHILD Project Support program for marginalized children who have slipped through government and social protection nets, providing assistance with education and healthcare needs in communities across Ghana.
• Empowering Girls-WASH Project Gender gap reduction initiative focusing on school sanitation facilities, hygiene education with emphasis on female menstrual hygiene management, and distribution of reusable sanitary pads and menstrual cups to help school-age girls stay in school.
• Community Outreach Project Health screening and awareness initiative delivered in partnership with Ghana Health Services to provide free screenings for communicable diseases, counseling, and information sessions on available health services in disadvantaged Ghanaian communities with limited healthcare access.
• COVID-19 Fact Check Project Misinformation combat initiative conducted in partnership with Dubawa Ghana to fact-check COVID-19 information and disseminate accurate health-related content via social media videos, reaching over 105,000 users across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Farm Project School nutrition initiative delivered in partnership with H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc., providing nutritious lunches to primary school students in Adenkrebi and developing school gardens for vegetables and fruits to combat malnutrition and promote healthy eating habits.
• Corporate Gender Equality Training Programme Workplace gender sensitivity training for corporate entities in Ghana, covering gender equality concepts, sexual harassment prevention, formation of Gender Equality Committees, and legal advisory services on gender issues.
• Corporate Social Responsibility Partnership Programme Long-term Corporate Social Responsibility partnership delivering community-driven development solutions; flagship 2023 partnership with CBI Ghana Ltd. (a cement manufacturer certified by the Ghana Standards Authority) implemented in Torgorme community in the Volta Region, including construction of a pottery factory for female artisans, financial literacy training for 50 women potters, and local infrastructure.
• Governance Project (PAC-REBMS) Participatory Citizen Result Based Monitoring System (PAC-REBMS) monitoring government policies supporting disadvantaged communities, promoting social accountability, transparency, and equity in public fund management at grassroots levels across Ghana.
• Child Marriage Prevention Project (CMP) Prevention initiative providing education on menstruation, child marriage workshops, sanitary facilities, and reusable sanitary kit distribution (300 kits in 2024) to keep young girls in secondary education, particularly targeting the Northern Region of Ghana.
• AFAWI International Women's Day Conference Annual conference held every March in Accra, Ghana, highlighting women's issues and achievements — particularly featuring Marketqueens and grassroots women leaders — bringing together speakers from Ghana and internationally.
• Volunteer Internship Program International volunteer program welcoming 10-15 interns at a time from around the world to support grassroots NGO operations in Ghana, including project implementation, fundraising, social media, and administrative tasks. Program fees range from GH₵ 1,691 (1 week) to GH₵ 13,528 (2 months), plus a one-time GH₵ 100 registration fee and GH₵ 300 project contribution, with optional add-on activity fees.
• AFAWI Membership Program Annual membership tiers — Student (20 EUR), Professional (30 EUR), and Organizational (50 EUR) — providing benefits including invitations to the International Women's Day Conference (with free one-week accommodation for Professional members), AGM attendance, voting rights, and quarterly newsletters.
• NGO Training Workshops and Consulting Fee-based training and consulting services sharing AFAWI's 19 years of NGO experience, including NGO Management Workshop ($80, 60 mins + Q&A), Community Entry Strategy Workshop ($70, 30 mins + Q&A), Budget and Proposal Development Workshop ($50, 30 mins + Q&A), and Project/Organization Consultation ($60/hour). Up to 10 participants per workshop, delivered in-person or virtually.
• Support a Child Sponsorship Monthly child sponsorship subscription at 35 EUR/month covering uniforms, transportation, school materials, lunches, health insurance, and special health needs for a child in Ghana. Sponsors receive photos and quarterly updates.
• Donation Program One-time and monthly donation options enabling supporters to contribute to AFAWI's projects for women and children empowerment in Ghana.

Quantifiable outcome

• 429 women received small support credit to start-up and expand their businesses since 2012
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• JUMOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In March 2025, AFAWI partnered with JUMO to deliver a one-day financial empowerment training to 40 female entrepreneurs. The training covered access to financial services, loan access and credit management, mobile money fraud prevention, and financial planning for sustainable business growth.
• CBI Ghana Ltd.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023AFAWI launched a long-term Corporate Social Responsibility partnership with CBI Ghana Ltd., a leading cement manufacturing company certified by the Ghana Standards Authority. The partnership addresses social and economic development needs in the Torgorme community in the Volta Region through sustainable, community-driven solutions. In 2024, AFAWI completed construction of a pottery factory for local female potters as part of this CSR initiative. The partnership includes financial literacy training for 50 women potters.
• Global CitizencoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2022AFAWI partnered with Global Citizen in 2022 during the Global Citizen Festival in Accra in September. The collaboration raised the profile of the Livelihood Project on a global stage, included exposure through GlobalGiving's fundraising platform, and participation in panel discussions on structural inequality. As of 2025, this collaboration is ongoing and has significantly raised the project's profile and funding opportunities.
• Webster University GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In April 2022, AFAWI partnered with Webster University Ghana to support 5 single mothers living below the poverty line, engaged in informal food vending. The women received asset and cash grants without repayment obligations to grow their small businesses.
• Hope SewsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In 2021, AFAWI partnered with Hope Sews to provide tailored business training to 30 seamstresses in the Volta Region as part of the Livelihood Project. This partnership diversified the project's reach and deepened its impact in peri-urban areas.
• Sparkassenstiftung für internationale KooperationenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, AFAWI launched a financial literacy training program for 52 market women in the Greater Accra Region in collaboration with Sparkassenstiftung für internationale Kooperationen (German Savings Banks Associations for International Cooperation). The one-week intensive training equipped women with knowledge and skills to better manage their small businesses and finances.
• Dubawa GhanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAWI partnered with Dubawa Ghana, an independent fact-checking organization, for the COVID-19 Fact Check Project. This collaboration publishes fact-check videos on social media to combat misinformation about COVID-19 and other health issues. The videos reached over 105,000 social media users. Two Ghanaian organizations collaborating was seen as helpful given public mistrust in national and international entities regarding COVID-19 information.
• GlobalGivingcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAFAWI partners with GlobalGiving for fundraising campaigns. The Livelihood Project is listed on the GlobalGiving platform, connecting the organization with international donors and supporters. GlobalGiving provides long-term sustainability funding for AFAWI's operations.
• Ghana Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAWI partners with Ghana Health Services for the Community Outreach Project, providing free health screenings for communicable diseases, counseling, and information sessions on available health services in disadvantaged communities. GHS provides medical personnel and institutional backing for the screenings.
• H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAWI partners with H.O.P.E for Tomorrow Inc. for the Farm Project. The partnership supports a primary school in Adenkrebi by providing nutritious school lunches, developing a school garden, and conducting training on nutrition, health, hygiene, and HIV/AIDS.
• FAWE GhanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAWI collaborated with FAWE Ghana (The Forum for African Women Educationalist) on menstrual and sexual management research across three regions of Ghana, alongside the Ministry of Women and Children's Affairs and Ghana Integrity Initiative, funded by Mama Cash.
• Ghana Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFAWI is a member of the Ghana Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation Network (PM & E Network) in the Greater Accra Region. This membership strengthens the advocacy capacity of district or municipal-based civil society organizations, women's groups, and people living with disabilities to demand financial transparency and accountability.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• UN Women: United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. Comparable as a broad incumbent that shapes global funding priorities and programmatic frameworks that AFAWI's gender equality and livelihood projects align with and depend upon.
• ActionAid International: Large international federation operating women's rights and poverty programs across Africa and Asia. Comparable as a broader incumbent operating adjacent grassroots empowerment and girls' education programs in Ghana and West Africa, often partnering with the same institutional donors as AFAWI.
• Global Fund for Women: Long-established international foundation funding gender equality worldwide. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same funding channel that supports organizations like AFAWI; competes for the same donor attention and represents a potential alternative grantmaking partner.
• Equality Now: International human rights organization working on gender equality, including child marriage and girls' education in Africa. Comparable as a larger global incumbent addressing overlapping issues such as child marriage prevention and girls' education that AFAWI's CMP Project targets in Ghana's Northern Region.

Direct peers

• CREA (Creating Resources for Empowerment and Action): International feminist organization based in India and East Africa working on gender equality, sexual health, and women's rights. Comparable to AFAWI because both are mid-sized feminist NGOs pursuing integrated programs across economic empowerment, health, and bodily autonomy in the Global South.
• African Women's Development and Communication Network (FEMNET): Pan-African network of women's rights organizations across 32 African countries. Directly comparable to AFAWI because both focus on advancing women's rights through advocacy, capacity building, and partnership-driven programs in African contexts.
• Mama Cash: International women's fund that provides grants to women's rights organizations globally. Mama Cash is directly comparable as both an AFAWI funder and as an operating model peer: both channel resources from European/global donors to grassroots African women's organizations.
• WiLDAF (Women in Law and Development in Africa): Pan-African women's rights network operating in over 20 African countries, focused on legal rights, governance, and women's empowerment. Comparable to AFAWI because both pursue grassroots women's rights advocacy and target similar donor pools for women's rights programming.
• FAWE (Forum for African Women Educationalists): African network promoting gender equality and women's education across 32 countries. Directly comparable to AFAWI because FAWE Ghana is an existing AFAWI partner on menstrual hygiene research, and both organizations focus on girls' education, menstrual management, and gender equality in West Africa.
• African Women's Development Fund (AWDF): Pan-African grantmaking foundation headquartered in Ghana that funds women's rights organizations across Africa. AWDF is a direct peer because both organizations share a Ghana base, mission of advancing African women's empowerment, and donor-advised/grant-recipient funding relationships with European women's funds.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/afawi
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AFAWIGH
• Facebookfacebook.com/AFAWI.Ghana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-for-african-women-initiative
• Instagraminstagram.com/alliance_for_african_women_gh

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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