FAWE News

Sometimes, the most impactful work happens far from the spotlight — in classrooms where futures are being shaped, and in quiet meetings where big decisions are made.

The FAWE Regional Secretariat team, led by Deputy […]

In a room filled with policy architects, education advocates, and dreamers of a better Africa, FAWE’s leadership stepped forward — not just to participate, but to shape history.
From May 2025, FAWE’s Executive Director, […]

FAWE’s mission lies in the unwavering belief that every girl and boy, regardless of their circumstances, has the right to education. In this spirit, we are proud to present a policy […]

This year marks a monumental milestone in the journey of Dr. Martha Muhwezi, FAWE’s Executive Director, as she celebrates 20 years of unwavering commitment to gender equity and quality education for girls and young […]

Maseru, Lesotho | 7 – 11 April 2025

TOPIC: Addressing Critical Issues in Education for African Children

Protocol

• The Honourable Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare […]

By Emily Buyaki

Communication Officer, FAWE

At just 29 years old, Regine Mukamwiza is proof that with the right support, even a road that starts with disappointment can lead to remarkable success. A recipient of the […]

By Emily Buyaki

Communication Officer, FAWE

At just 28, Alphonsine Muhimpundu is changing the face of agriculture in Nyaruguru District, Rwanda — one bag of lime at a time. From humble beginnings, marked by frequent school […]

In the recently released Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results, more girls than boys sat the national high school exams—a historic gender milestone since the inception of the 8-4-4 curriculum in 1989. […]

As we bid farewell to Women’s Month, we reflect on FAWE’s participation at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), which took place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from […]