African Women in Dialogue (AWID) is inspired by our own experience as South African Women in Dialogue (SAWID), an inclusive platform of dialogue established in 2003, when more than 1 000 women from all over South Africa gathered at the University of Pretoria to celebrate the achievements of women and the nation since 1994; to identify and address all ongoing challenges; and to envision a post-2004 future.
On 27-31 January 2025, over 1,200 African women gathered in South Africa for African Women in Dialogue (AfWID) 3 – a convergence of stories, struggles, solutions, and sisterhood.
Nominate an African woman aged 24–35 who is ready to lead differently, challenge the status quo, and contribute to a more just and humane Africa.
The 18-month fellowship nurtures transformative African feminist leadership through learning, healing, self-awareness and collective action.