2015 AWDF’s Writing for Social Change Workshop For African Women

Deadline:May 31, 2015

The African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) in collaboration with FEMRITE – Uganda Women Writers Association, invites African women writers and journalists to apply for the Writing for Social Change Workshop 2015.  This workshop is part of AWDF’s efforts to amplify African women’s voices and is aimed at creating a network that will enable participants to place their articles and stories in a range of local, regional and international media.

This 10-day writing workshop, will be taking place in Uganda from July 27 to August 5, 2015.

Eligibility

This is open to women writers, journalists and activists who wish to step-up their involvement in highlighting issues around women’s rights and social justice.

How to Enter

• To apply send an e-mail to; communications@awdf.org
• E-mail subject should read ‘Application for Social Justice Workshop 2015’
• The body of the e-mail should contain the following:
  a) Your Name
  b. Your Email Address
  c. A short bio (maximum 200 words)
  d. A sample article about women’s rights or social justice -between 500 and 1000 words. The sample maybe unpublished or published on any media. This can be sent as an attachment or as part of the email body especially if it has images.
• AWDF will not be responsible in case of any plagiarism.

For more information, visit African Women’s Development Fund.