Empowering women, uplifting generations

Together, we create safer futures for women and children in Africa.

(AWE) e.V. supports African women, children, and young people through protection, education, and empowerment programmes that bridge communities in Germany and across the African continent.

Community-led projects in Africa and the diaspora Focus on safety, dignity, and opportunity
Our programmes

Supporting women, children, and youth across key focus areas.

(AWE) e.V. runs interconnected programmes that protect, educate, and empower women, children, and young people. Each strand responds to real needs identified in communities.

Sunshine Kids

Child-focused activities that offer safe spaces, learning support, and psychosocial care for vulnerable children and their caregivers.

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Pride of a Woman

Holistic support for women facing social or economic vulnerability, with emphasis on dignity, voice, and rights.

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Community Projects

Grassroots initiatives co-designed with local partners to strengthen communities and address pressing social challenges.

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Vibrant Youths

Youth-led projects that build leadership, skills, and opportunities for young people to shape their own futures.

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Women, the Pride of Africa

Advocacy and empowerment work that centres African women as leaders, change-makers, and custodians of community wellbeing.

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Featured projects

Stories of impact from our work.

Highlighted projects give a snapshot of how (AWE) e.V. collaborates with partners and communities to respond to real needs on the ground.

Kids Helping Kids Nigeria

Ikom/Ogoja, Nigeria and Southern Cameroons refugee communities / Ongoing

Sunshine Kids initiative supporting basic education and care for disadvantaged and displaced children.

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Kai Blessed Farmers (KBF)

Kai and ZangTabi villages, Momo Division, Northwest Region, Cameroon / Ongoing

Community farming and livelihood project with 22 local farmers in Northwest Region, Cameroon.

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News & events

Stay updated with what's happening at (AWE) e.V.

From local events to new publications, this is where you can follow our latest updates and stay connected to the work.

Upcoming & recent events

  • Community dialogue on women's safety
    15 March 2025 · Berlin, Germany
  • Sunshine Kids holiday learning camp
    02 April 2025 · Lagos, Nigeria
  • Vibrant Youths leadership workshop
    27 April 2025 · Online

Latest newsletter issues

  • AWE Voices · Winter Edition
    2025 · English & German
  • Programme Spotlight: Sunshine Kids
    2024 · English
  • Women, the Pride of Africa — Special Issue
    2024 · English & French