Donate or Partner With Us
to Advance Gender-Safe Media
Across Africa

One mission, multiple strategic entry points. Every contribution fuels
structural transformation in media ecosystems across
54 African countries.

    Proof Not Promises – AWiM

    Proof, Not Promises

    Impact Since 2017

    Every claim is backed by evidence. Every outcome is measured.

    14Countries

    Kigali Declaration co-designed by experts across 14 African countries

    2030Vision

    AWiM Vision 2030 — ending gender violence in and through media

    AUAligned

    Aligned with the African Union Convention to End Violence Against Women and Girls

    10,000+

    Members

    Movement members across the continent driving change

    54Countries

    Pan-African reach spanning every nation on the continent

    Trusted by Leading Institutions

    African Union UNESCO UN Women Ford Foundation MacArthur Luminate
    One Mission – AWiM

    One Mission,
    Multiple Entry Points

    AWiM works across seven interconnected pillars. Choose where your contribution creates the most impact.

    Research

    Evidence-led studies shaping media policy and practice across the continent.

    Media Practice

    Strengthening editorial standards and gender-safe reporting frameworks.

    Policy

    Advocating for institutional reform and accountability in media ecosystems.

    Training

    High-impact masterclasses equipping women with career-accelerating skills.

    Storytelling

    Amplifying African women's narratives through podcasts and digital publishing.

    Leadership

    Building pathways for women into decision-making roles in media.

    Digital Safety

    Protecting women journalists from online violence and harassment.

    Seven Impact-Led Initiatives

    Choose Your Entry Point

    A bold five-year roadmap charting a clear path toward implementing the Kigali Declaration
    on the Elimination of Gender Violence in and through Media in Africa by 2034.

    Partner With AWiM

    AWiM Conference 2026

    High-level policy and accountability convening moving from commitment to implementation.

    Partner

    IWD 2026, Give to Gain

    Sponsor masterclass cohorts, podcast storytelling, expert visibility, and innovation pilots.

    Partner

    HerMedia Diary

    Podcast turning evidence into reporting standards and gender-safe narratives.

    Partner

    Research, Projects & Trainings

    Ecosystem reform built to outlive funding cycles with lasting institutional change.

    Partner

    SourceHER

    Database spotlighting African women experts to fix sourcing and representation.

    Partner

    AWiM News

    Digital publication sharing research insight and expert commentary on gender and media.

    Partner

    AWiM Learning

    Capacity building platform equipping African women in media with skills and tools.

    Partner
    The Impact – AWiM
    This is measurable change

    The Impact

    What your partnership produces — concrete, verifiable, and built to last.

    For Women

    • Skills that accelerate careers and open leadership pathways
    • Visibility as recognised experts through SourceHER and AWiM News
    • Access to professional networks spanning 54 countries
    • Digital safety tools protecting against online violence
    • Podcast and publishing platforms amplifying their voices

    For Institutions

    • Gender-sensitive editorial approaches backed by credible research
    • Accountability frameworks that turn policy commitments into action
    • Evidence base for reforming media practice and representation
    • Partnership positioning aligned with ESG and CSR objectives
    • Access to a vetted database of African women expert sources

    For Communities

    • Accurate, balanced reporting that reflects women's lived realities
    • Increased representation of women as sources and commentators
    • Informed public discourse on gender and media across Africa
    • Reduced gender-based violence in and through media content
    • Stronger accountability between media and the communities they serve
    What Partners Receive – AWiM

    What Partners Receive

    Partnerships are built on transparency, credibility and measurable outcomes. Here is exactly what you receive as an AWiM partner.

    Stay informed. Receive impact updates.

    Visibility

    • Strategic recognition across AWiM platforms
    • Visibility in annual reports and publications
    • Co-branded research outputs and media features
    • Logo placement on conference materials

    Access

    • Participation in stakeholder convenings
    • Access to research insights before publication
    • Invitations to closed-door policy dialogues
    • Direct connection to expert networks

    Accountability

    • Inclusion in impact reporting with verified metrics
    • ESG/CSR alignment positioning and documentation
    • Post-project outcome documentation and case studies
    • Transparent financial reporting on funded initiatives
    Why Partner With AWiM

    Why Partner With AWiM

    You are not funding an activity. You are investing in structural transformation.

    Media shapes society

    Who tells the story determines what story gets told. Gender-balanced media transforms public understanding.

    Evidence strengthens reform

    AWiM's research provides the credible data policymakers and institutions need to act with confidence.

    Training strengthens leadership

    Every woman equipped with high-impact skills becomes a force for institutional change.

    Visibility strengthens representation

    When women are cited as experts, newsrooms shift. SourceHER makes this measurable.

    Collaboration strengthens systems

    No single actor can reform media ecosystems alone. Partnership multiplies impact.

    "You are not funding an activity. You are investing in structural transformation."

    Ways to Partner – AWiM
    Outcome-Costed

    Ways to Partner

    Every contribution has a defined outcome. You know exactly what your funding achieves.

    $5,000

    funds one training cohort

    Make a Direct Contribution

    Flexible funding that fuels urgent priorities across all seven pillars.

    Partner Now

    $25,000

    sponsors a delegate cohort

    Sponsor a Specific Project

    Target your support to the initiative that aligns with your mission.

    Partner Now

    $50,000+

    co-designed programme

    Co-Design & Collaborate

    CSR/ESG-aligned partnerships built around shared values and goals.

    Partner Now

    $15,000

    funds one research project

    Fund Research & Evidence

    Power the data that drives policy reform and institutional change.

    Partner Now

    $100,000

    launches a regional hub

    Support Regional Expansion

    Extend AWiM's reach into new regions and linguistic communities.

    Partner Now
    Find the Right Fit – AWiM
    Not Sure Where to Start?

    We Will Help You Find the Right Fit

    Every partnership begins with a conversation. Choose your preferred starting point.

    Make a General Contribution

    Flexible funding that allows AWiM to direct resources where they create the most immediate impact across all seven pillars.

    Donate Now

    Request a Strategy Call

    Schedule a conversation with our partnerships team to explore how your organisation's goals align with AWiM's mission.

    Book a Call

    Propose a Collaboration

    Have an idea for a joint initiative, research project, or programme? We welcome co-designed partnerships.

    Email Us

    Explore Multi-Initiative Partnerships

    Support multiple entry points with a comprehensive partnership spanning research, training, and policy work.

    Get in Touch

    Prefer to reach out directly?

    yemisi@africanwomeninmedia.com
    What Our Partners Say – AWiM
    Proof & Downloads

    What Our Partners Say

    Trusted by leading institutions. Here is what they say about partnering with AWiM.

    Dr. Sarah Kagingo

    "

    AWiM's evidence-led approach is exactly what the media development sector needs. Their research doesn't just diagnose problems — it builds the accountability frameworks that turn findings into institutional reform. Partnering with AWiM is investing in measurable, structural change.

    Dr. Sarah Kagingo

    Director of Programmes, UNESCO Regional Office for Eastern Africa

    Dr. Amina J. Mohammed

    "

    What sets AWiM apart is their commitment to transparency. Every dollar, every outcome, every report is documented. As a funder, you never have to ask where the impact is — it is already surfaced. This is the standard all organisations should meet.

    Dr. Amina J. Mohammed

    Senior Advisor, Ford Foundation West Africa

    Download Our Partnership Resources

    Everything you need for due diligence, in one place.

    DR. YEMISI AKINBOBOLA

    C.E.O & Co-founder, AWiM

    Dr Yemisi Akinbobola is an award-winning journalist, academic, consultant and co-founder of African Women in Media (AWiM). AWiM’s vision is that one-day African women will have equal access to representation in media. Joint winner of the CNN African Journalist Award 2016 (Sports Reporting), Yemisi ran her news website IQ4News between 2010-14.
    Yemisi holds a PhD in Media and Cultural Studies from Birmingham City University, where she is an Associate Professor of Women’s Rights and Media Development. She has published scholarly research on women’s rights, African feminism, and journalism and digital public spheres. She was Editorial Consultant for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 commemorative book titled “She Stands for Peace: 20 Years, 20 Journeys”, and currently hosts the book’s podcast.
    She speaks regularly on issues relating to gender and media. In 2021 she was recognized as one of 100 Most Influential African Women.