On April 15, AWE Global welcomed supporters, partners, volunteers, and community leaders to Stronger Together: Women Farmers, Sustainable Futures, an evening dedicated to celebrating the power of women’s leadership and the collective impact we can create when we come together. The event brought together a vibrant community of changemakers who share a common belief: empowering women creates stronger families, communities, and economies. The evening was held in recognition of

AWE Global completed its ASSET Entrepreneurship Program with 62 women farmers and entrepreneurs in northern Malawi earlier this summer. Over seven intensive days, participants explored topics ranging from market research and innovation to costing, financial literacy, sales, marketing, leadership, and women's economic empowerment. The seven-day training is only the first stage of the program. This year, we're piloting a new model expected to significantly extend the reach of o

After seven intensive days of learning, discussion, laughter, problem-solving, and reflection, our ASSET Entrepreneurship Program in Malawi has officially come to a close. Or perhaps, more accurately, it has just begun. This spring, Action for Women's Empowerment (AWE) Global, together with our local partner Emerge Livelihoods, had the privilege of working alongside 62 women farmers and entrepreneurs from the Mzimba and Nkhata Bay districts of northern Malawi. These women cam

The United Nations (UN) has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF) a global moment to recognize the vital yet often overlooked contributions of women across agrifood systems. From production to processing, trade to traditional knowledge, women are at the heart of how food is grown, shared, and sustained. Yet, their work often goes unrecognized. As the UN defines them, women farmers are all women working in agrifood systems in different capacities ac

Action for Women's Empowerment Global (AWE) is currently seeking volunteers to support our mission! We have two exciting opportunities (one unpaid, one paid) available. To apply, please send your CV with a short motivation letter to aweglobal2026@gmail.com Events Officer We are currently looking for a motivated and energetic Events Officer to support the planning committee for a special networking and fundraising event, Stronger Together . The volunteer selected will assist

Action for Women’s Empowerment Global (AWE) is pleased to announce its partnership with Emerge Livelihoods to produce an ASSET Program in northern Malawi. AWE Global's impactful programming is implemented on the ground in partnership with local organizations selected for their mission alignment and experience with the target beneficiaries. Originally introduced to Emerge Livelihoods (EL) through Godfrey Mphande, Malawi Country Director at WUSC, AWE is excited to be collabora

Alice Chiwaya Hastings Nthungo Last week, on December 5th, AWE celebrated International Day of the Volunteer. We would like to honour all of the extraordinary volunteers who make Action for Women’s Empowerment possible. This year, we would like to highlight two remarkable volunteers who are working on our Malawi Program: Alice Chiwaya and Hastings Nthungo. Alice brings years of leadership in youth empowerment, girls’ education, and community advocacy. From her leading role at

This past Tuesday, November 25th, marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, and the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism campaign. From today until December 10th, World Human Rights Day , people around the world unite to confront one of the most enduring violations of human rights: gender-based violence. This year’s theme, “End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls,” highlights a rapidly evolving front of harm. As dig