Women for Sustainability Africa

Empowering African women to lead environmental sustainability efforts, advance impactful research, and build resilient, just communities across the continent.

At Women for Sustainability Africa

We believe in the transformative power of women to shape a sustainable future. We are a dynamic community of women from across the continent and the diaspora, dedicated to fostering positive change through environmental sustainability, Social impact, Digital and economic empowerment. Explore our website and join us in our mission to create a brighter and more sustainable Africa.

Dear Changemaker,

We invite you to become part of a transformative movement, where women from diverse backgrounds are empowered to lead environmental sustainability efforts and where their voices and experiences are amplified. Impactful research helps us to understand and address the problem better. Join us as we work toward a resilient and equitable future.

Your unique insights and skills are vital as we strive for inclusivity and meaningful impact in all we do. Together, we hold the power to drive real change on some of the world’s most pressing sustainability challenges.

Let’s embark on this journey for a better, more sustainable world—your contribution matters!

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Contribute your time and skills to our ongoing projects and initiatives.

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why w4s Africa?

Women’s leadership is essential—women’s ability to speak up, innovate, and lead is a powerful driver of sustainable change. W4S Africa serves as a bridge, advancing environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and research across Africa. We create spaces for collaboration among women’s organizations, governments, and intergovernmental bodies, including the United Nations, to ensure that women’s rights are central to global and national policies.

Through advocacy, training, and movement-building, W4S Africa strengthens leadership and technical skills to empower women as decision-makers in sustainability, research, and social equity. Together, we amplify women’s voices, challenge inequitable systems, and propel impactful change across communities.

TESTIMONIALS

Irene Manlenze Humanitarian | Women & youth leadership

Today was such an awesome one as the Women For Sustainability Africa training at the university of professional studies was a huge success. We got to learn so many awesome things about Wikimedia and wikimedia commons.

Wiki women in Red - Bridging the gender content gap. So glad to have been a part of this experience

Aminatu Musah Certified Career Coach

Excited to share that I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Wikimedia training and mentorship session this Saturday! Special thanks to Wiki Women In Red & Women For Sustainability Africa for making this possible and fostering an inclusive environment for learning and collaboration.

During the training, I gained valuable insights into the world of Wikimedia, honed my editing skills, and discovered effective ways to contribute to the vast pool of knowledge available online. The mentorship aspect was particularly enriching, providing guidance and support that will undoubtedly elevate my contributions in the future.

Empowered by the knowledge gained, I'm eager to continue making meaningful contributions to open knowledge and building a more inclusive digital space. Grateful for the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and contribute to the Wikimedia movement!

Rachael Social Media Manager

Joining W4S Africa has made me understand the agenda (sustainable lifestyles).

Prior to being part of this group, I didn't understand it, though I've been seeing/ hearing about it. Now I see what I'm doing to promote it, what I can do to help promote it. I'm even taking a course with United Nations System Staff College to acquire more knowledge.

Joe Student / Photographer

I am happy to share my experience during the Entrepreneurship Skills training organised by the SRC Women's Commissioner of University of Professional Studies, Accra in partnership with Women For Sustainability Africa on the theme "Empowering the Youth, fostering Innovation.

Under the skilled guidance, I learned to use the Wikimedia Foundation tools to create projects and upload images. As a photographer, the hands on training helped me to share my creative work on Wikimedia commons emphasising on the importance of using technology for sustainability.

I left the training Empowered and ready to make impact by creating memorable stories and share transformational visuals. Thank you Nihad Oases for organising this training and inviting me to participate. A big thank you to Women For Sustainability Africa for the skill training. I am great for enrolling me on the He-for-she project.