Empowering Women Leaders Worldwide

African Women for Change Network (AfNet)

The AfNet Flexible Grant is a funding opportunity designed to support initiatives led by women leaders and organizations dedicated to creating positive change in their communities. The grant provides up to $5,000 to empower:

Nonprofit Organizations
Grassroots Organizations
Community-Based Organizations
Individual Leaders
Social Enterprises

This grant focuses on fostering leadership, advocacy, and sustainable development. Interested applicants can apply to secure funding for impactful projects that align with AfNet's mission of empowering women leaders globally.

AfNet Flexible Grant

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Country/State Coordinator Application 2026

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Applications Now Open!
Step into leadership and make your mark with AFNet. We’re calling passionate, visionary women ready to lead local chapters, mobilize communities, and drive positive change across Africa and the diaspora.

Join AFNet’s mission to empower women and girls through leadership, advocacy, and action.
Apply below to become a 2026 Country or State Coordinator and represent your region with pride and purpose.

Eligibility:

Thank you for your interest in serving as an AFNet Country/State Coordinator.

Please review the following criteria before completing this application. Only applicants who meet these requirements will be considered.

Basic Eligibility

Must be a female, and 21 years or older.
Must reside in the country or state you wish to represent.
Must not already hold a Coordinator position in another AFNet chapter.
Must have reliable internet access and be reachable by email or WhatsApp.
Liberia and Zambia are currently ineligible for this role.

Professional & Leadership Experience

Minimum 2 years’ experience in community development, women’s empowerment, youth, or nonprofit work.
Demonstrated ability to organize programs, mobilize volunteers, and lead teams.
Strong communication and reporting skills.
Basic digital literacy (able to use email, Google Forms, and social media).

Commitment & Representation

Must support AFNet’s mission to advance women’s leadership and social change.
Willing to serve a one-year volunteer term, renewable based on performance.
Attend virtual trainings and monthly meetings.
Lead with integrity, inclusion, and transparency.

Compensation & Incentives

This is a voluntary leadership position, not a staff or salaried role.
Coordinators may receive performance-based compensation from AFNet.
Compensation is based on the number of active members recruited, participation in HQ programs, and overall chapter activity.
Incentives may include stipends, recognition awards, or project support, depending on results and available resources.
Coordinators are expected to report membership data accurately and uphold AFNet’s financial transparency standards.

The African Women for Change Network (AfNet) is excited to invite you to the 2025 Women's Leadership Conference, taking place from September 8th to 13th, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. This year’s theme, “Well-being & Resilience: Prioritizing Women’s Mental and Physical Health,” highlights the urgent need to center wellness in the movement for gender equality and leadership.

The conference will bring together African women leaders, activists, professionals, and allies from across the globe to engage in powerful conversations, healing sessions, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities. Together, we’ll explore how mental and physical well-being can fuel transformative leadership and collective action.

📍 Venue: 700 Bryden Rd Suite 154, Columbus OH 43215
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, recharge, and lead with purpose.

AfNet Women's Leadership Conference

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Past AfNet Grant Winners

Celebrating the inspiring impact of our grant recipients who are driving change in their communities through innovative projects in health, empowerment, and community development.

Women’s Mental Health project