Over half of the countries in Africa are French-speaking, but funding opportunities, movement organising and advocacy spaces are set up with English speakers in mind. Barriers to access leave Francophone feminist movements starved of crucial financial support, and though these movements have proven to be dynamic and innovative, it’s time for funders to step up and meet the moment.
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Join us on February 19th, 2025 at 10:00AM (EST) / 16:00PM (CET) for a conversation with expert speakers and activists from the region on the current state of feminist organizing in Francophone Africa and how funders can increase their support to these movements.
Moderated by Francoise Moudouthe, CEO, African Women’s Development Fund, speakers include:
1. Rosalie nezien, Foundation for a Just Society
2. Kadidiatou Sow, Le Centre ODAS
3. Caroline Kouassiaman, Initiative Sankofa d’Afrique de l’Ouest (ISDAO)
4. Dossi Sekonou Gloria AGUEH, Réseau des Femmes Leaders pour le Développement (RFLD)
