Core Values and
Principles (The beliefs guiding
our work)
- The
fundamental personhood of African and African diaspora women and that their
rights are inalienable, indivisible and an integral part of universal human
rights
- Acknowledging,
valuing and rewarding women’s paid and unpaid labor in society’s public and
private spheres
- Solidarity,
partnerships, networking, promoting young women’s leadership, and
inter-generational transfer of knowledge
- Women’s
power and leadership are essential for a successful society
- African
and African diaspora women’s diversity as well as the benefit of working with
people of all backgrounds
- The
growth and long-term sustainability of organizations led and managed by women
in a democratic, transparent and progressive manner
- The
Pan-African Women’s Movement is part of a broader movement within and outside Africa, aimed at creating an enabling environment for
good governance, social justice, equality and economic empowerment that
counters the negative impacts of globalization
- Partnerships
and alliances with men who are committed to the empowerment of women
- Our
work is part of a Global Women’s Movement, which has produced significant
advances for women and girls and is sustained by the voices, hands and work of
women from all over the world
- Africa is the birthplace of all humanity; thus, we
encourage and welcome Americans of all
backgrounds to actively support the development of our shared Motherland
Vision (Why we exist)
AWDF USA℠’s long-term vision is for Pan-African women to
live in a world in which there is social justice, equality, and respect for
women’s rights.
Mission (How AWDF USA℠ works to promote its
long-term vision)
AWDF USA℠ promotes increased public awareness,
understanding, financial and other support in the United States for effective
development initiatives and organizations led by African women.
Vision 2020 (The impact
that AWDF USA℠ will have in the next ten years to advance our mission)
AWDF USA℠ will be recognized
as the United States’ premier center for
high impact African philanthropy and social investment. |
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