Association of Kigali Women Footballers

Mission

AKWOF promotes girls and women’s rights and self-confidence through sport, especially football. We promote women’s football as a forum for unity and reconciliation while improving the standing of women in society and raising awareness of HIV/Aids and other issues impacting women.

Programs

Train girls in all academic levels, female trainers, coaches, referees and match commissioners. Construct meeting places for women sports. Participation in the African Women’s Cup. Promote Unity and Reconciliation. Promote the inclusion of girls in sports programs within education and HIV/Aids awareness

Funded Projects on GlobalGiving

Women’s Football for Unity, Rwanda

Sports to Promote Women's Rights in Rwanda

Children's Voice in Rwanda

Personnel Overview

Emertha Uwanyirigira - President and Founder, Children's Voice
Emertha is a 28 year-old Rwandese girl. She is a founder of Kist Woman Student Association, a mentor and a member of Forum for African Woman Educationalist (FAWE). She introduced a radio program aimed at helping street children rise up their voices. She has been a Project Coordinator and a mentor of girls fit for leadership project which was financed by women without borders.

George Shimanyura - Administrative director
George has worked as a reseach coordinator on effect of drugs in Rwanda. He is a founding member of children's voice in Rwanda

Personnel Statistics

Felicite Rwemalika,
Founder, AKWOF
Founded in 1997
Employees: 3
Volunteers: 12