African Groups
Contents by Country:
ALGERIA 
ANGOLA 
BENIN 
BOTSWANA 
BURKINA FASO 
CAMEROON  
CHAD 
D.R CONGO 
EGYPT  
ETHIOPIA 
GAMBIA		 GHANA 
GUINEA 
GUINEA BISSAU 
IVORY COAST 
KENYA  
LESOTHO 
LIBERIA 
MADAGASCAR 
MALAWI 
MALI 
MAURITANIA		 MAURITIUS 
MOROCCO 
MOZAMBIQUE 
NAMIBIA 
NIGER  
NIGERIA 
RWANDA 
REGIONAL 
SENEGAL 
SIERRA LEONE		 SOMALIA 
SOUTH AFRICA 
SUDAN 
TANZANIA 
TOGO 
TUNISIA 
UGANDA 
ZAMBIA 
ZIMBABWE


REGIONAL WOMEN'S GROUPS / ORGANISATIONS
 
  • African Women & Child Information Service

    • PO Box 48197, Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: 254 2 274 756. Fax: 254 2 718 469
    E-mail: acwin@Kenyaonline.com
     
  • African Women Link:

    • Network of individuals, organisations and agencies working in development in Africa.
    PO Box 50795, Nairobi, Kenya.
     
  • African Women Filmmakers Trust:

    • Media Awareness Group
    PO Box GD 898, Greendale, Harare
     
  • African Women Welfare Foundation (AWWF)

    • West, East & Southern Africa: Working for empowerment & rights
    E-mail: awwfng@yahoo.co.uk
     
  • African Women's Development & Communication Network (FEMNET)

    • PO Box 54562 Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: +254 2 374 1301/20. Fax: +254 2 374 2927
    E-mail: admin@femnet.or.ke 
    Website: www.femnet.or.ke
     
  • African Women's Media Center

    • 'Cyber Training' on Reporting HIV/AIDS in Africa
    E-mail: gnadi@iwmf.org
    Website: http://www.awmc.com
     
  • Akina Mama wa Africa

    • Development Organisation for African Women
    PO Box 24130 Amwa House, Plot 18, Bukoto Street, Kumwukya, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel/ Fax: 25641 543 683 E-mail: gracia@imul.com
     
  • Alliances for Africa

    • Website: http://www.alliancesforafrica.org
     
  • Association of African Women Scholars (AAWS):

    • Membership organisation: academics, scholars and researchers in women's studies.
    Women's Studies Program, Cavanaugh Hall, 001C, Indiana University,
    42 University Boulevard, Indianapolis, IN 46202, U.S.A.
    Tel: 317 278 2038 Fax: 317 274 2347
    Email: nnaemeka@iupui.edu
     
  • Association of Professional African Women in Communication (APAC)

    • Cameroon:
    BP 5266, Yaounde, Cameroon
    Tel: 237 31 83 45. Fax: 237 23 07 83
    E-mail: cretes@camnet.cm
    Chad:
    BP 670, N'djamena, Chad
    Tel: 235 52 37 74
    Fax: myzar@intnet.td
    Cote D'Ivoire:
    01 BP 1807, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
    Tel: 225 20 37 06 66. Fax: 225 20 37 25 45
    E-mail: ecoform@odaci.net/
    Niger:
    BP 309, Niamey, Niger
    Tel: 227 72 25 33. Fax: 227 72 35 48
    Senegal:
    44 Boulevard de la Republique, BP 3373, Dakar
    Tel: 221 821 15 34. Fax: 221 822 13 07.
    E-mail: baccsen@telecom.plus.sn
     
  • Centre for African Family Studies

    • Working for NGO partnerships on Reproductive Health
    PO Box 60054, Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: 254 2 448 618. Fax: 254 2 448 621
    E-mail: conference@cafs.org Website: www.cafs.org
     
  • Coalition for the Development of Urban Africa (ECOPOP)

    • BP 3370, Dakar, Senegal.
    Tel: 221-253 200. Fax: 221-253 232.
    E-mail: africaucus@enda.sn
     
  • Committee Working on the Optional Protocol on Women's Human Rights (Africa)

    • E-mail: wildaf@cafe.tg (Togo) wslazam@zamnet.zm (South Africa)

     

  • FAWE: Forum for African Women Educationalists

    • 12th Floor, International House, Mama Ngina Street, PO Box 53168, Nairobi, Kenya
    E-mail: fawe@fawe.org
    Website: http://www.fawe.org
     
  • Female Education in Maths & Science (FEMSA)

    • PO Box 53168, Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: (254-2) 330 352. Fax: (254-2) 210 709
    E-mail: femsa@fawe.org
    Website: www.fawe.org/femsa/
     
  • FEMNET

    • African Women's Development & Communications Network
    PO Box 54562, Nairobi, Kenya
    Tel: 254 2 741 301. Fax: 254 2 742 927
    E-mail: femnet@africaonline.co.ke Website: www.africaonline.co.ke/femnet
     
  • Femmes Africa Solidarity:

    • Aims to Promote African Women's Leadership in Conflict Resolution
    8 Rue de Vieux-Billard, PO Box 5037, 1211 Geneva 11, Switzerland
    Tel: (41 22) 328 80 50 Fax: (41 22) 328 80 52
    E-mail: info@fasngo.org Website: www.fasngo.org
     
  • Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting the Health of Women and Children:

    • 147 rue de Lausanne, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland.
     
  • International Women's Forum - Casablanca - January 2002

    • P.A. 6 Cite de l'Air Casa-Anfa Casablamca.
    Tel: 212 22 90 34 48. Fax: 212 22 91 55 62
    E-mail: iwf@wanadoo.net.ma Website: www.iwfcasa.org
     
  • International Women's Resource Centre based in Kampala, Uganda (Isis-WICCE):

    • Working to eliminate injustice based on unequal power relations,to improve women's economic, social and political situation.Publications list on request.
    Isis-WICCE, PO Box 4934, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel: (256 41) 266 007. Fax: (256 41) 268 676
    E-mail: Isis@starcom.co.ug
     
  • Nisswa and Development Organisation (NAD)

    • For sustainable development, gender equality, and just globalisation
    Tel: +39 06 68212631
    Fax: +39 06 68212631
    E-mail: secretariat@nadnet.org
    Website: http://nadnet.org (under construction)
     
  • UNIFEM - Eastern Africa Regional Office.

    • Countries: Burundi, Comoros, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda.
    20th Floor, Harambee, Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Tel: 254 2 228776 to 9 or 254 2 218332. Fax: 254 2 331897 or 254 -2 2233184
     
  • UNIFEM - English Speaking West Africa Regional Office:

    • Countries include: Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone.
    11 Onyinkan Abayomi Drive, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
    Tel: 234 1 269 2006 Fax: 234 1 269 0885.
     
  • UNIFEM - French Speaking West Africa, Central and North Africa & Lusuphone countries:

    • Countries:Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Cote Ivoire, Democratic Republic, Chad, Congo, Egypt, Equitorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morrocco, Niger, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Togo and Tunisia
    PO Box 154 Immeuble Falycal, 19 Rue Parachappe, Dakar, Senegal.
    Tel: 221 823 5207 Fax:221 823 5002.
     
  • UNIFEM - Southern Africa Regional Office.

    • Countries: Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles Islands, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zimbabwe
    Takura House, 67/69 Union Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.
    Tel: 263 4 792 681 Fax: 263 4 704 729.
     
  • West African News, Media & Development Centre

    • BP 378, Contonou, Benin.
    Tel: 229 31 58 87. Fax: 229 31 54 61
    E-mail: wananet@bow.intnet.bj
     
  • West African Women's Association

    • BP 5802 Fann, Dakar, Senegal
    Tel: 221 825 25 52. Fac: 221 825 25 52.
    E-mail: afao@ecowasmail.net
     
  • Women and Law in Southern Africa Research Project:

    • Regional organisations.
    PO Box UA 171, Union Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.



    ALGERIA
     
  • National Association for the Support of Women and Children in Difficulty (ANSEDI):

    • Non-partisan research and action at community level
    78, Chemin Cheikh BakheirEl-Ibrahimi, El Biar, Algeria
    Tel/Fax: (213-2) 921792



    ANGOLA
     
  • Angola Media Women's Association (AMUJA)

    • No 122 rua Rei Katiavala, CP 2181, Luanda.
    Tel: 244 2 334 595/ 244 2 330 036. Fax: 244 2 391 537/ 244 2 332 231
    E-mail: mmungongo@usis.ebonet.net
     
  • Women's Network-Angola:

    • Network for exchange of information and experience in gender and development, lobby and advocate in the government, empower women and provide training to member organisations..
    E-mail: dwang@angonet.org



    BENIN
     
  • Deborah Community for Women and Child Progress:

    • Self-help group.
    Cotonou, Benin.
     
  • Cl-AF Benin:

    • Advocacy against Female Genital Mutilation..
    BP 538 Port Novo, Benin.
     


    BOTSWANA
     
  • Botswana Council of Women:

    • PO Box 339, Gaborone.
     
  • Botswana Family Welfare Association:

    • Family planning, environmental and family life education and HIV/AIDS. Co-operation with 10 countries. Counseling, Therapy services, training and sexual and reporductive helath services to youth.
    Private Bag 00100, Gaborone.
    Tel: (267) 300-489. Fax: 301-222
    E-mail: cally@info.bw
     
  • Botswana Women's NGO Coalition:

    • Post Bag 00470, Gaborone.
    Tel: (267) 351-681. Fax: 3552088
    E-mail: tlousd@noka.ub.bw
     
  • Women's Affairs Unit:

    • Department of Culture, Registration and Social Welfare Matters,Private Bag 00185, Gaborone.
     


    BURKINA FASO
     
  • CNLPE ( Comite national de lutte contre la pratique de l'excision) :

    • Working againts Female genital mutilation.
    B.P. 515 / 01, Ougadougou 01.
    Tel: (226) 307915
     
  • Green Cross Burkina Faso

    • Protecting the environment and alleviating poverty in rural areas
    PO Box 1043 Ouagadougou 01.
    Tel: (+226) 34 40 77 Fax: (+226) 43 01 74
    E-mail: greencross.burkinafaso@fasonet.bf

     

  • The Population Council:

    • Working towards family planning.
    258, rue 13.21-Zone du Bois, 01 B.P. 6250-Ouagadougou 01.



    CAMEROON
     
  • Association Femmes Droit et Sante

    • PB 11431 Yaonde, Cameroon.
    Tel: (237) 756 3667. Fax: (237) 222 2873
     
  • AWEMA: African Women Empowerment Action Movement

    • PO Box 695, Bamenda, North West Province, Cameroon.
    E-mail: dgcomb@yahoo.co.uk
     
  • Cameroon Committee for the Promotion of Women's Rights:

    • Comite Camerounais de Promotion des Droits de la Femme
    BP 6617, Yaounde.
    Tel: 237 205007 Fax: 204408 / 215567

    Institute of Justice Association
    Human Rights Education/ Gender Issues/HIV/AIDS Education
    PO Box 172, Kumba, Meme Division, South West Province
    E-mail: cma697@hotmail.com
     

  • League for Women and Child Education (LEFE):

    • Campaign for women's political participation
    BP 14702 Yaounde.
    Tel: 237 22 40 01( to 20)
    Email: pauline.biyong@camnet.cm

    Mary Mossongo Foundation
    Human Rights/ Substance Abuse/ Education
    PO Box 212, Dschang, Menoua Division, West Province
    Tel: (237) 745 6999 E-mail: ivo_ade2003@yahoo.com
     

  • Sustainable Development Networking Programme (SDNP):

    • BP 836, Yaounde.
    Tel: 237 22 21 82 or 23 0113 Fax: 237 23 01 03
    E-mail: nc@sdncmr.undp.orgWebsite: http://www.sdncmr.uninet.cm
    National Coordinator, SDNP Cameroon, Dr. Wawa A. Ngenge
    E-mail: wangenge@sdncmr.undp.org




    CHAD

    Comite National du CI-AL:,
    Committee against Female Genital Mutilation.
    c/o CIRAD-CA/TCHAD, B.P. 764, N'Djamena, Chad.



    DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO (Former Zaire)
     
  • DECO-MOUSSEAU: Developpement Communautaire Mousseau

    • Aide aux femmes et enfants (veuves, handicapes, vielles et mineurs abandonnes)
    Stade des Martyrs, BP 9645
    B.P7137 Kinshasa/ Gombe
    Tel/Fax: 00243 12 82791
    E-mail: mzand@hotmail.com
     
  • Promotion et Appui Initiatives Feminines ( P.A.I.F.):

    • Promoting women's initiatives.
    B.P. 30 in the UNHCR House, Goma.
    Fax: 1 4077 265 026
     
  • Union Congolese de Femmes des Media (UCFM)

    • BP 1800 Kinshasa 1, Avenue des Tropiques Commune de Limete
    Kinshasa, DR Congo.
     
  • Women's Movement for Justice and Peace:

    • B.P.742 Limete-Kinshasa, Congo.
    Tel: 34 1 3673671 Fax: 34 1 3773614



    EGYPT
     
  • Arab Women 's Solidarity Association (AWSA):

    • Network group.
    4A Dareed Saad Street, Kast El Ainy, Cairo.
    Tel: 202 3543715 Fax: 202 3554200
    E-mail: cihrs@idsc.gov.eg
     
  • The Alliance for Arab Women:

    • Non-governmental Organisation Advocating Against the Genital Mutilation of Women
    39 El Ansar Street, Dokki, Cairo.
    Tel: (20) 2 393 9899. Fax: 2 393 6820
     
  • The Association for the Development & Enhancement of Women

    • Key Feminist NGO: Working to set up Shelter for Abused Women
    Website: www.adewegypt.org
  • Cairo Institute for Human Rights Studies (CIHRS) :

    • P.O. Box 117, Maglis Al Shab, Cairo.
     
  • Care for Girls Organisation :

    • Working for the welfare of the girl-child.
    2 El-Max Street, Salah El-Din, Heliopolis, Cairo 11351.
    Tel: 202 591 3466
     
  • Egyptian Centre for Women's Rights:

    • Carries out programs and projects that aim to improve the political and human status of women.
    8/10 Madhaf el Manial St. apt.28, 13th floor, El Manial, Cairo
    Tel/Fax: (202) 363 3322
    E-mail: ecwr@egyptonline.com
     
  • Egyptian Organisation for Human Rights:

    • Campaigning for human/ women's rights
    8/10 Mathaf El- Manial St. Manial Roda, Cairo.
    Tel: 20 2 363 6811. Fax: 20 2 362 1613
    E-mail: eohr@link.com.eg
     
  • Egyptian Society for the Care of Children:

    • Advocating against FGM.
    25 Kadri Street, Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo.
     
  • FGM Taskforce:

    • Part of the National NGO Commission for Population and Development
    1095 Corniche El Nile, Maadi / Garden City, Cairo.
    Tel: (20-2) 3543305
    E-mail: hosams@intouch.com
     
  • Legal Research and Resource Centre for Human Rights

    • 7 A1-Higaz St, Roxi, Helipolis, Cairo.
    Tel: 202-452 0977, Fax: 202-259-6622
    E-mail: lrrc.geo@yahoo.com
    Website: http://www.geocities.com/~lrrc/Women/vioconc.htm
     
     
  • The New Woman Research and Study Centre:

    • Campaigns for women's equaltiy and human rights, information, networks with local, regional and international women's and human rights organizations.
    39 El Ansar Street, Dokki Square, Cairo.
    Tel/fax: (20) 2 398 6106
    E-mail: hosams@intouch.com
     
  • Regional Network on Arab Women:

    • Social Research Centre, American University in Cairo
    PO Box 2511, 113 Sharia Kasr-el-Aini, Cairo.
     
  • Society for the Economic Liberation of Women:

    • 8 Dareeh Saad, Kasrel Einy, Cairo
     



    ETHIOPIA
     
  • African Centre for Women (ACW):

    • Conducts Research and Training and promotes women in development.
    UN Economic Commission for Africa, PO Box 3001, Addis Ababa.
    E-mail: macharia@un.org
     
  • Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association

    • Networking for women lawyers
    c/o P.O. Box 13760 (or P.O. Box 100043), Addis Ababa.
    Tel: 251 1 51 55 52, 15 35 68, Fax: 251 1 51 3677
    E-mail: ewla@telecom.net.et
     
  • Ethiopian Women's Media Association

    • P.O. Box 5544. Addis Ababa
    Tel: 251 1 158255. Fax: 251 1 512686
     
  • Inter-African Committtee (IAC) On Traditional Practices:

    • c/o ECA / IAC, P.O. Box 3001, Addis Ababa.
    Tel: 251 151 5793/517 Fax: 251 151 4682.
     
  • National Committee on Traditional Practices (NCTPE):

    • Advocating against FGM:
    P.O. Box 12629, Addis Ababa
     
  • PROGYNIST: Women Empowerment NGO

    • PO Box 34069, Addis Ababa
    Tel: 251 150 4579/ 251 152 1406/ 251 155 1814 Fax: 251 150 4941
    E-mail: netsanet@telecom.net.et



    GAMBIA
     
     
  • BAFROW (Foundation for Research on Women's Health,Productivity and Development:

    • 214 Tafsir Demba Mbye Road, Tobacco Road Estate, Banjul P.O. Box 2854, Serrekunda.
    Tel: (220) 225 270 Fax: (220) 223 266.

    Gambia Committee on Traditional Practices Affecting Health of Women & Children (GAMCOTRAP)
    49 Garba Jahumpa Road, lBakau New Town, PO Box 2990, Serrekunda, The Gambia
    Tel: (220) 497 416. Fax: (220) 497 781
    E-mail: gamco@qanet.gm
     

  • Gambia Television (Womens' Affairs)

    • PO Box 2380, Serrekunda, Gambia.
    Tel: 220 374 252. Fax: 220 374 242
    E-mail: yamsdiop@hotmail.com
     
  • The Women's Association:

    • Counselling and Rehabilitating Girls & Young Women of The Gambia Project
    C/o Satang Jobarteh, PO Box 2358, Serre Kunda.
    Fax: 00220 372 830
     
  • Women's Bureau:

    • 1 Marina Parade, c/o The President's Office, State House. PO Box 83, Banjul.
     



    GHANA
     
  • Associates In Development  (ASSID):

    • Gender and youth development programmes.
    PO Box C361, Cantonments, Accra.
    Tel: 24581, 26026.
     
  • African Women Entrepreneural Training Centre (AWETC):

    • Training of women in business and entrepreneural skills.
    Peki, near Ho. Volta Region.
     
     
  • Association for Reconstruction Through Democracy

    • Working for the Resettlement of Refugees from Liberia
    PO Box 19935, Accra-North
    Fax: 233 21 311 531
     
  • Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP):

    • CFAO Building Adum, PO Box 371, Kumasi.
    Tel: 24581, 26026.
     
  • Federation of Women Lawyers:

    • 2nd Floor, Ghana Airways Buildings, Kojo Thompson Road,
    PO Box 16502, Accra .
    Tel: 221441
     
  • Ghana Assembly of Women:

    • PO Box 459, Accra.
     
  • Ghana Association of Women Enterprise:

    • 4th North Ridge Crescent, P.O. Box 7600 Accra-North.
    Tel: 222 459.
     
  • Ghana Association for Women's Welfare (GAWW):

    • Promoting the welfare of women.
    P. O. Box 9582, Airport, Accra.
    Tel: (233) 21 773068.
     
  • Ghana Federation of Business and Professional Women :

    • Trade Fair, PO Box 16892, Accra-North. Tel: 760042.
     
  • Ghana National Family Planning:

    • PO Box M76, Accra .
    Tel: 777426.
     
  • Ghana Registered Midwives Association:

    • 11b, 1st Circular Road, Cantonments, PO Box 147, Accra .
    Tel: 779348.
     
  • National Council on Women and Development:

    • PO Box M53, Accra.
     
  • Partners for INternet in Education (PIE):

    • Aim to popularise the use of the computer and internet in education for both teachers and students.
    The PIE Secretariat, c/o Ghana Library Board, High Street, Accra.
    Tel: 233-21-672699
    E-mail: pieghana@ghana.com
    Website: http://members.xoom.com/pieghana
     
  • Plan International Ghana: Reproductive Awareness

    • 62 Orphan Crescent, North Labone, P.M.B., Osu.
    Tel: 776102 / 778039.
     
  • Planned Parenthood  Association of Ghana:

    • Women's Reproductive Rights Awareness.
    B24/3, Link Road, PO Box 5756, Accra.
    Tel: 236423.
     
  • RUSO: Rural Development Programme

    • Volunteer programme
    Rural Upgrade Support Organisation,
    PO Box Co 1686 Tema.
    Tel: +233 22 401 986
    Website: http://www.africaonline.com.gh/RUSO
     
  • Single Mothers Association:

    • Supporting single mothers through self-help projects.
    Zuarungu, Near Bolgatanga, Upper East Region.
     
  • 31st December Women's Movement: Umbrella organisation.

    • PO Box 065, Osu-Accra.
    Tel: 21 221470
     
  • Women in Agriculture Development:

    • Ministries, PO Box M.47, Accra.
    Tel: 21 665421.
     
  • Women in Focus

    • Working to End Poverty & Empower Women
    C/172 St. John Bosco's Road, PO Box 52, Navrongo, UER.
    Tel: 233 742 22145 Fax: 233 742 22737
     
  • Women's Commission, All-Africa Students Union

    • Working for Equal Access to Education
    Accra. E-mail: rnagbe@yahoo.com
     
  • World Vision International, Ghana:

    • Gender and Development Programme.
    3 Robertson Street, North Industrial Area, P.M.B., Accra.
    Tel: 21 227216. Fax: 21 232604.



    GUINEA

    Association des Femmes Ingenieurs de Guinea
    PO Box 1345, Conakry.
    Tel: 224 413495, 463296 (r), Fax: 224 415468
    E-mail: dmsaliou@mirinet.net.gn
     

  • CPTAFE ( Cellule le de Coordination sur les Pratiques Traditionnelles Affectant la Sante de Femmes et des Enfants):

    • Promoting Women and Children's Rights.
    BP 585, Conakry.
    Tel: 224 462 805 Fax: 224 441682.
     
  • Salimatu Bah-Barrie Foundation:

    • Working for women's equality.
    Bangura Village (Pita), Province of Fouta Djallon.


    GUINEA BISSAU
     
  • Comite National de Lutte Contre les Pratique Nefastes.

    • Committee on traditional practices affecting women and children.
    B.P. 560, Bissau.



    IVORY COAST
     
  • Amnesty Internationl, Section Ivoirienne:

    • BP 973, Abidjan.
    Tel: (225) 434 529 Fax: (225) 322 153
     
  • Association des femmes Ivoriennes:

    • Umbrella organisation.
    BP 2005, Abidjan.
     
  • EDEV: Ecole et Devellopement

    • Working Against Sexual Violence
    22 BP 109, Abidjan 22
    E-mail: kzock@caramail.com
     
  • Ministry of Women's Affairs:

    • Government agency providing information on the status of women.
    BP 200, Abidjan.

     



    KENYA
     
  • EREMO Womens Group

    • Campaigning for the rights of Kisii Women
    PO Box 263, Ogembo 40204
    E-mail: eremowomenselfhelpgroupkenya@yahoo.com
     
  • FREDA: Friends of Esther and Deborah

    • Supporting women's political participation
    E-mail: freda@nbnet.co.ke
     
  • Women's Action Network: Equality Now

    • PO Box 2018 KNH, Nariobi
    Tel: 254 2 719 913/ 719 832. Fax: 254 2 719 868
    E-mail: equalitynow@kenyaweb.com

    Embu:
     

  • Kamwagirire Women's Group

    • PO Box 2003, Embu

    Kisumu:
     

  • Gender and Development Centre:

    • Promoting women's empowerment.
    P. O. Box 1588, Kisumu.
    Tel / Fax: 254-35-22291

    Nairobi:
     

  • ABANTU, for development:

    • Regional Office for East & Southern Africa
    Sebeteyiet House, P.O. Box 566241, Nairobi.
    Tel: +245 2 570 343, Fax:+254 2 570 668
    E-mail: abantu@africaonline.co.ke
    Abantu also has offices in Nigeria (Kaduna Office for Nigeria) and London.
     
  • African Centre for Empowerment, Gender and Advocacy

    • PO Box 60375, Nairobi.
    Tel: (254-2) 710-306. Fax: (254-2) 710-305.
    E-mail: musyimilaw@insightkenya.com
     
  • African Women and Child Feature Service

    • PO Box 48655, Ngong Road, Nairobi
    Tel: 254 2 720554/ 724756, Fax: 254 2 718469
    E-mail: awcin@arso.sasa.unon.org
     
  • African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE)

    • PO Box 30677, Nairobi.
    Fax: 254 2 521001
    E-mail: awse@cgiar.org
     
  • Coalition on Violence against Women (COVAW):

    • An initiative of Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF):
    PO Box 7631, Nairobi.
    Tel: (254) 02 - 574357/8/9, Fax: 716648
    E-mail: COVAW@iconnect.co.ke
     
  • El-Taller, Africa Program:

    • Network of women's groups in Kenya
    El-Taller Africa Regional Office, P.O. Box 28115, Nairobi
    Tel. 254-02-719972, Fax: 254-02-711837
    E-mail: Hendrica.Okondo@bc-nairobi.bcouncil.org
     
  • Entrepreneurship Development Centre (EDC):

    • National NGO providing managment, training and consultancy services to support and promote social and economic development programmes.
    P.O. Box 59527, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Tel. 254-02-340422/247625, Fax: 254-02-251397
    E-mail: judy@edc.or.ke
     
  • Gender and Development Centre:

    • Promoting women's involvement in development.
    P.O. Box 1588, Kisumu, Kenya.
    Tel/Fax: 254 35 22291
    E-mail: gadod@arcc.or.ke
     
  • Gender Equity Support Project:

    • CIDA Program Support Unit
    PO Box 63005, Lower Kabete Road, Nairobi
    Tel: 254 2 581200, Fax: 254 2 581278
     
  • Gender Focal Point:

    • Regional Office UNICEF
    PO Box 44145, Nairobi.
    Tel: 254 2 622304, Fax: 254 2 622678/ 9
    E-mail: zketsella.bendow@unicef.unon.org
     
  • Gender and Youth:

    • Developing a curriculum for sexual violence in teenage lives
    Jane Kwawu, Programme Advisor, P.O. Box 30234, Nairobi.
    Tel: 254 2 720 280, Fax: 254 2 712 819
    E-mail: jkwawu@ippfaro.com
     
  • Girl Child Programme:

    • Care international
    PO Box 43864, Muchai Drive, Nairobi.
    Tel: 254 2 722434/ 724667, Fax: 254 2 728493
    E-mail: elizabeth@care.or.ke
     
  • Grassroot Women Rehabilitation Programme

    • PO Box 32101, Nairobi
    Tel: 254 2 802697
     
  • Habitat International Coalition (HIC):

    • Women and Shelter Network
    c/o Mazingira Institute, PO Box 14550, Nairobi
    Tel: 254 2 443219/ 26/ 29 Fax: 254 2 444 643
    E-mail: diana@ken.healthnet.org
     
  • Interlink Rural Information Service (IRIS):

    • Working Against Gender Violence
    Nairobi West, Kodi Road, Off Gandhi Avenue, PO Box 12871, Nairobi
    Tel: (254-2) 603572/3 Fax:603574
    E-mail: irisinfo@form-net.com
     
  • International Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-K):

    • Umbrella group.
    PO Box 46324, Nairobi.
    Tel: (254) 2 717169/711853 / 718370. Fax: 716840.
    E-mail:fida-kenya@africaonline.co.ke / fida@users.africaonline.co.ke
     
  • Kenyan Women Workers Organisations (KEWWO)

    • Rights and advocacy for women workers: 31 branches
    KEWWO, C/O Women Working Worldwide, Rm 412, MMU Manton Building, Rosamond St West,
    Manchester M15 6LL, UK. Tel: 0161 247 1760

     

  • Localising Agenda 21(LA21):

    • Working for the Education of Girls and Women
    Municipal Council of Nakuru, PO Box 124, Moi Road, Nakuru
    Tel: 40361/9
     
  • MYWO (Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organisation):

    • Promoting women's rights.
    Maendeleo House, 4th Floor, P.O. Box 44412, Monrovia Street, Nairobi.
    Fax: 254 2 225390.
     
  • National Council of Women of Kenya:

    • Umbrella organisation
    PO Box 4371, Nairobi.
    Tel: 24634.
     
  • National Council on Traditional Practices:

    • Advocacy against FGM.
    P.O. Box 7850, Nairobi.
     
  • SourceNet 2000 Plus:

    • Aims to foster development to local grassroots communities with emphasis on minority women and girls.
    PO Box: 72581, Nairobi.
    Tel/Fax: 254-2-764553/765581
    E-mail: geffann@africaonline.co.ke
     
  • Women's Bureau:

    • Government body co-ordinating women's organisations.
    Ministry of Culture and Social Service,
    PO Box 30276, Nairobi, Kenya.
     
  • Women & Habitat Programme

    • PO Box 30030, Nairobi.
    Tel: 254-2-623031. Fax: 624265.
    E-mail: catalina.trujillo@unchs.org
    Website: http://www.unhabitat.org
     
  • WOWESOK, Widows and Orphans Welfare Society of Kenya:

    • PO Box 53935, Nairobi.
    Tel: 602713




    LESOTHO
     
  • Legal Aid:

    • Providing legal advise.
    c/o Legal Aid, Development House,
    Block D, 4th floor, Kingsway Street, P.O. Box 402, Maseru 100, Lesotho.
    Tel: 226 315 736 Fax: 226 310 254, 226 325 384.
     
     
  • Women's Research Collective:

    • Research on women's issues.
    c/o National University of Lesotho, PO Roma 180, Lesotho.
    Fax: (09266) 340004



    LIBERIA
     
  • Association for Reconstruction Through Democracy

    • Working for the Resettlement of Refugees from Liberia
    PO Box 19935, Accra-North
    Fax: 233 21 311 531
     
  • IAC -IL Inter-African Committee on Traditional Practices:

    • Advocating against Female Genital Mutilation,
    P.O. Box 6006, Monrovia.
     
  • The Liberian Federation of Women's Organisations:

    • Co-ordinates and networks between women's organisations.
    University of Liberia, Monrovia.
     
  • National Federation of Liberian Women:

    • Umbrella organisation
    PO Box 2703, Monrovia
     

    MADAGASCAR
     

  • Association des Femmes Journalistes Malagaches

    • BP 7716, Logt 19, cite, Analamahitsy, Antananarivo 101, Madagascar
    Tel: 261 2 42930. E-mail: infostud@compro.mg


    MALAWI
     

  • Centre for Social Research

    • Zomba, Malawi.
    E-mail: csr@malawi.net
     
  • Dzimwe Community Radio Station (DCR):

    • Set up to give rural women an opportunity to voice out issues in their communities.
    E-mail: jayzedkay@yahoo.com
     
  • Malawi Media Women's Association

    • c/o Malawi News Agency P.B., 28 Blantyre
    Tel: 265 620 311. Fax: 265 264 330
    E-mail: mamwa@yahoo.com
     
  • Society for Advancement of Women

    • PO Box 1207, Plot 276/9, Lilonge, Malawi
    Tel: (265) 758 781/2. Fax: (265) 771 285
    E-mail: saw@sdnp.org.mw

     



    MALI
     
  • Action Committee for Children and Women's Rights (CADEF):

    • B.P. 2653, 259 rue 98, Badala SEMA, Bamako.
    Tel: (223) 22-56-38. Fax: (223) 23-41-02.
    E-mail: cadef@malinet.ml
     
  • AMSOPT (Association pour le Progres et la Defence des l'Orientation des Pratique Traditionnellles):

    • Advocacy against Female Genetal Mutilation.
    B.P. 1543, Bamako.
     
  • APDF (Association pour le Progres et la Defense des Droits de Femmes Maliennes):

    • Promoting the rights of women.
    B.P. 1740, Bamako.
     
  • CATW - Afrique, Hamdallaye ACI 2000

    • Coalition against trafficking in Women, includes also Burkina Faso, Congo Brazzaville, Ivory Coast and Senegal
    Immeuble Djire: 787 Bamako. Telfax: 29 10 28
    E-mail: APDF@datatech.toolnet.org
     
  • Cerade

    • Centre d'Etudes de Recherche et d'Appui Conseil pour le Developpement
    BP: 1770E
    Tel: 222 84 40: 6755301
    E-mail: cerade@afribone.net.ml
     

     

  • National Women's Movement for the Safeguarding of Peace and National Unity:

    • BP 1576, Bamako.
    Tel: (223) 22-33-20. Fax: (223) 22-42-44.
    E-mail: lob@datatech.toolnet.org



    MAURITANIA
     
  • State Secretariat on the Feminine Condition:

    • Nouakchott, Mauritania.



    MAURITIUS
     
  • Muvman Liberasyon Fam Collective:

    • Campaigns for women's rights and equality.
    Celicourt Antelm Street, Lakaz Ros, Forest Side.
     
  • S.O.S. Femmes:

    • Co-ordinates and networks between women.
    G5 cite Pitot, Curepipe, Mauritius.
    Tel:( 2555 51) 113 177. Fax: (230) 4333391.
    E-mail: sos.femmes@intnet.mu
     
  • Women's International League for Peace and Freedom:

    • Campaigns for Militarisation and disarmament.
    PO Box 545, Port Louis.
     
  • Women's Legal Action Watch:

    • Women's Legal Issues.
    204, Sterling House, Lislet Geoffrey Street, Port-Louis.
    Tel: (230) 211 8190. Fax: (230) 211 4590



    MOROCCO
     
  • Democratic Association of Women in Morocco (ADFM):

    • Promotes equality in judicial and political arenas. Works for women's rights in domestic and social relationships.
    BP 7842, Dar El Hadit, 65 rue Cadi Dyyad Diour Jamad, Rabat.
    E-mail: adfm@mtds.com
     
  • Moroccan Family Planning Association (AMPF):

    • Advocate of government policy on population and family planning. Emphasizes community development and integrated family planning. Targets women and youth, with special focus on male responsibility.
    BP 1217-RP, 6 rue Ibn El Kadi, Les Orangers, Rabat.
    Tel: (212-7) 721224. Fax: 720362
     
  • Moroccan Organisation for Human Rights:

    • 16, Avenue de France, Agdal.
    Tel: (212) 7754813 Fax: (212) 7755499



    MOZAMBIQUE
     
  • International Campaign to Ban Landmines:

    • PO Box 2189, Maputo.
    Tel: int+258 1 49 39 81/2. Fax 493980
    E-mail: banemnow@mail.tropical.co.mz
     
  • Mozambican Association of Women & Education:

    • National network for women.
    Praceta Herois de Mocuba, 130-A, Maputo, Mozambique
     
  • Mozambican Women's Media

    • PO 327, Av. Joaquim Lapa 55, Maputo.
    Tel: 258 1 420 119. Fax: 258 1 423 136
     
  • MULEIDE:

    • Co-ordinates and networks between women.
    Ave. Paulo Samuel Kankhomba No. 2150, Maputo, Mozambique.
    Fax: (258 1) 425714
     


    NAMIBIA
     
  • Gender Research Project (Legal Assistance Centre):

    • PromotesHuman Rights
    PO Box 604, Windhoek 9000
    Tel: +264 61 264443, Fax: +264 61 234953
    E-mail: dianne@iwwn.com.na
     
  • Legal Assistance Centre

    • Working on law reform issues. compiling statutes on rape and domestic violence from countries around the world
    40092,Dianna Hubbard, P.O. Box 604, Windhoek
    Tel: +264 61 264443; Fax: +264 61 234953
    Email: dianne@iwwn.com.na
     
  • Sister Namibia:

    • Magazine and Media Awareness Group
    PO Box 40092, Windhoek
    Tel: 264 61 230 618. Fax: 264 61 236 371
    E-mail: sister@iafrica.com.na



    NIGER
     
  • CONIPRAT (Comite Nigerien sur les pratiques traditionnelles):

    • Advocating against Female Genital Mutilation.
    B.P. 11613, Niamey.



    NIGERIA
     
  • ABANTU, for development:

    • Kaduna Office for Nigeria
    2/4 Rimi Drive
    P.O. Box 300, Kaduna.
    Fax:+234 62 236 330
     
  • Association for Reproductive and Family Health:

    • 13 Ajayi Osungbekun Street, PO Box 30259, Ibadan.
    Tel: (234-2) 810-1669/2760. Fax: 810-1669

    BAOBAB for Women's Human Rights,
    P O Box 73630, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
    Tel / Fax +234 1 262-6267.
    Email: ayesha@baobab.com.ng baobab@baobabwoman.org
     

  • Bayanloco Community Learning Centre

    • Women-led rural peace initiative
    Bayanloco, Kafanchan, Kaduna State.
     
  • Central Education Service

    • Promotion of Gender/ Media/ Environmental Issues
    315 Herbert Macaulay Street, Sabo, Yaba, Lagos.
    Tel/ Fax: 234 01 868 721

     

  • Civil Liberties Organisation

    • 1A Hussey Street, Jibowu Yaba, Lagos
    Tel: +234-1-7746694
    E-mail: clo@gacom.net
     
  • Civil Resource and Documentation Centre:

    • Committed to Promotion and Protection of Women's Human  Rights
    Fourth Dimension Complex 16, Fifth Avenue, City Layout, Enugu
    Tel: +234 42 459969, Fax: +234 42 456904
    E-mail: nwankwov@infoweb.abs.net
     
  • Country Women Association of Nigeria (COWAN)

    • No 7 Awosika Crescent Ijapo Estate, PMB 809.
    Akure, Ondo State
    Tel/Fax: +234 34 244 489 
    E-mail: cowanhoney@infoweb.abs.net
     
  • Delta Children Trust Foundation

    • Working for the alleviation of poverty of children
    Office: Suit 25 Delta House, Agbara Industrial Layout, Lagos
    170 Balada Road, Off Obong Akpan Way, Calabar
    Tel/ Fax: 234 1 759 06 84
    E-mail: dctfng@yahoo.com
     
  • Fantsuam Foundation:

    • Focusing on the communication needs of rural women.
    MaiAdiko Rayfield, PO Box 8452, Anglo-Jos, Plateau Stat,.
    E-mail: Fantsuamfoundation@fantsuam.com
    Website: www.kabissa.org/fantsuam
     
  • Federation of Ogoni Women's Association (FOWA):

    • Umbrella group for all women's group in the Ogoni region.
    Ogoni, Nigeria.
     
  • FENAM (The Federation of Female Nurses and Midwives of Nigeria):

    • Working for the welfare of female health workers.
    22 Bajulaiye Road, Shomolu, Lagos.
    Tel/Fax: (234) 1820 483

    FIW (Federation of Ijaw Women)
    Working to Eliminate Social & Cultural Practices which Disadvantage Women
    E-mail: santakina@yahoo.com
     
  • International Reproductive Rights Research Group (IRRAG-Nigeria):

    • Working for women's reproductive rights/ research on trafficking in women.
    2 Hudson Lane, off Akakpava Street, PO Box 7400, Benin City.
    Tel: (234 52) 25516 Fax: (234 52) 250668.
     
  • International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Anambra / Enugu zone:

    • No 9 Second Ave Independence Layout, PO Box 1686, Enugu, Enugu State Nigeria.
     
  • International Women Communication Centre:

    • Disseminates information from the international network to Nigerian women at the grassroots level.
    PO Box 1750, NICON House, 2nd Floor, Taiwo Road, Ilorin, Kwara State
    Tel/Fax: 0234-31-225-688/ 220234, Fax: 0234-31-225-805/688/134
    E-mail: iwcc@ilorin.skannet.com
     
  •  Legal Research and Resource Development Centre:

    • A coalition of development NGOs seeking to enhance the capacity of NGOs to access information on development.
    386, Murtala Muhammed Way, Yaba, P.O Box 75242, Victoria Island, Lagos.
    Tel: 234-2880694 / 862097 / 2610450, Fax: 234-2880694 / 2610450
    E-mail: 1rrdc@alpha.linkserve.com
     
  • National Council of Women's Societies in Nigeria:

    • Umbrella Organisation.
    PO Box 3063, Tafawa Balewa Square Complex, Lagos.
    Tel: 63 16 37.
     
  • Nigerian Association of University Women:

    • Networks between University Women.
     
  • Niger Delta Women for Justice:

    • Grassroots women's organisation - self determination and resource control.
     13 Agudama Street, D/Line Port Harcourt, Rivers State
    Tel/Fax: +234 84 236365
    E-mail: info@ndwj.org
    Website: www.kabissa.org/ndwj
     
  • Social and Economic Rights Action Centre (SERAC):

    • E-mail: serac@linkserve.com.ng
     
  • Women's Documentation Unit:

    • National and International network for women.
    University of Ibadan, Institute of African Studies, Ibadan.
     
  • Women's Centre for Peace and Development (WOPED):

    • P.O. Box 4410, Oshodi, Lagos.
    Tel: 234-1 7740731, Fax: 234-1 4924501
    E-mail: woped@infoweb.abs.net
     
  • Women in Nigeria (WIN), Ministry of Justice:

    • P.M.B. 3040, Gidan Murtala, Kano.
    Tel: 234-64 622374, Fax: 234-627694
     
  • WOPO: Women Protection Organisation

    • Advocacy to prevent violence against women
    59 Tokunboh Street, Lagos.




    RWANDA
     
  • AVEGA - AGAHOZO

    • Association of the survivors of the genocide.
    BP 1535 Kigali-Rwanda.
    Tel/Fax: 0171 460 0596
     
  • Rwanda Association of Media Women (ARFEM)

    • Kigali, Rwanda
    Tel: 250 72276. Fax: 250 76182
     
  • UNDP Gender Focal Point

    • UNDP Kigali, Rwanda
    E-mail: laetitia.kayisire@undp.org Website: www.undp.org/gender




    SENEGAL
     
  • African Institute for Democracy:

    • Promotes democratic government in Africa.
    3 Bd. Djily Mbaye, BP 1780 Dakar, Senegal.
    Tel: 221 823 5720  Fax: 221 823 5721
    E-mail: iad@sonatel.senet.net
     
  • African Women's Media Institute

    • A project of the International Women's Media Foundation (IWMF)
    publications: Resource Directory for Women Journalists; Women meeting the challenge: a handbook for Media Leadership',
    B.P. 21186 Dakar-Ponty, Dakar, Senegal
    Tel: +221 823 8687, Fax: +221 822 4164
    E-mail: awmc@metissacana.sn
     
  • African Women's Observatory on International Financial Institutions:

    • Launched a campaing against institutional violence against women
    AAWORD, BP 15367, Dakar-Fann, Senegal.
    Tel. (221) 824-2053. Fax: 8242056.
    E-mail: aaword@telecomplus.sn
     
  • Association of African Women for Research and Development (AAWORD).

    • Gender and Developent in Africa.
    B.P. 15367, Dakar-Fann, Senegal.
    Tel: 221 824 20 53 Fax: 221 824 20 56
    E-mail: aaword@telecomplus.sn
     
  • CAMS (Commission International pour l'Abolition des Mutilations Sexuelles):

    • Working against FGM.
    B.P. 11.345, Dakar, Senegal.
     
  • Gender and Development Synergy

    • Environment and Development in the Third World:
    Promoting gender and the environment.
    B.P. 3370, Dakar, Senegal.
    Tel: 221 21 60 27.
     
  • Women, Health and Environment Committee

    • Ministere de l'Urbanisme et de l'Habitat, PO Box 253, Avenue Roosevelt, Dakar
    Tel: 221 8228902/ 221 8216263, Fax: 221 8215784
    E-mail: duagtz@sonatel.senet.net



    SIERRA LEONE
     
  • MEFEGM (Movement for the Eradication of Female Genital Mutilation):

    • Working against the practice of FGM.
    90 Sanders Street, Freetown.
    Tel: 232 22 242264 Fax: 232 22 241620.
     
  • Mothers Against Military Advancement in Sierra Leone (MAMAS)

    • Rapid response solution for communication planning
    E-mail: lindahi@earthlink.net
     
  • SLAWW ( Sierra Leone Association on Women's Welfare):

    • Promoting women's rights and welfare.
    P. O. Box 1069, Freetown.
    Tel: (232) 33 24456 Fax: (232) 33 226031.



    SOMALIA
     
  • The Daalo Women's Group:

    • Promotion of education and training in income generating activities.
    Erigavo, Sanaag.
     
  • DAMAQ:

    • Encouraging local enterprise and partnership.
    Erigavo, Sanaag, Somalia.
     
  • Family Care NGO:

    • Promotes housing development and family support.
    Erigavo, Sanaag.
     
  • Female Headed Households Development

    • Working for the rights of widows and divorcees
    C/O Dahabshiil Express,
    PO Box 4630, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Tel: 252 213 4481/ 8071. Fax: 252 213 4803
    E-mail: swissgroup@bgtinet.com (no more than 2 pages)
     
  • International Cooperation for Development (ICD):

    • Facilitates the developmental human needs of NGOs.
    Hargeisa, Sanaag.
     
  • Sanaag Voluntary Association (SVA):

    • Raising sanitation awareness.
    Erigavo, Sanaag.
     
  • Sawda:

    • Development programmes including programmes for women.
    Erigavo, Sanaag.
     
  • The Women's group:

    • Vocational school for girls and women.
    Mait, Sanaag, Somali.


    SOMALILAND
     
  • Fedha: Female Headed Households Development Association

    • Chairperson: Amina Haji Ibrahim Hussein. 
    E-mail: fedhango@yahoo.com

    SOUTH AFRICA
     
  • Abortion Rights Action Group

    • Lobbying for the liberalisation of abortion laws
    PO Box 15486, Vlaeberg 8018. W Cape.
    Tel: (021) 23 1558. Fax: (021) 439 1670
     
  • African Gender Institute:

    • Gender Studies, Communication, information & links between women and women's groups.
    University of Cape Town, Private Bag Rondebosch, Cape Town. 
    Tel: 27-21-650 2970 Fax: 27-21-685 2142.
    E-mail: bmartin@humanities.uct.ac.za
    Website: http:///www.uct.ac.za/org/agi
     
  • The African National Congress Women's League Department:

    • PO Box 61884, Marshalltown 2107, Johannesburg.
    Tel: 27-11-330 7143 Fax: 27-11-330 7144.
     
  • Agenda:

    • Empowering Women for Gender Equity in South Africa
    E-mail: director@agenda.org.za
    Website: http://www.oneworld.org/agenda
     
  • Bergzicht Training Centre

    • Assisting women to develop life/ economic skills
    PO Box 985, Stellenbosch 7600. W. Cape
    Tel/ Fax: (021) 883 3525

     

  • Border Institute of Primary Health

    • Co-ordinating a project on the health sector and responses to Gender Violence: Trainining for Health Care Workers
    16 Belgrave Road, Belgravia, East London 5200
    Tel: 043 722 0569; Fax: 043 743 6408
     
  • Cape Flats Distress Association

    • Providing Child Care & Education Support Programmes
    PO Box 211, Retreat 7945. W. Cape.
    Tel: (021) 706 2050. Fax: (021) 706 3013.
     
     
  • Cape Women's Agricultural Association

    • Assisting & Encouraging Women's Skills & Knowledge
    126 Dorp Street, Stellenbosch, W. Cape.
    Tel/Fax: (021) 886 5064

     

  • Centre for Information Society Development in Africa (CISDA):

    • CSIR South Africa, P.O. Box 395, Pretoria 0001.
    Tel: 27 12 841 2491 Fax: 27 12 841 3365
    Website: http://www.cisda.co.za
     
  • CIETafrica:

    • Combating violence against women.
    Postnet Box 164, Yeoville,2198, South Africa.
    E-mail: cietafri@mweb.co.za
     
  • Commission on Gender Equality:

    • Combating violence against women.
    Postnet Box 164, Yeoville, 2198, South Africa. Tel: 27 01 403 7182, Fax: 27 01 403 7188
    E-mail: sakinam@cge.org.za
    Website: http://www.aids2000.com
     
  • Durban Women's Bibliography Group:

    • Department of African Studies, University of Natal, Durban.
     
  • End Racism & Sexism Through Education (ERASE)

    • Empowering Communities to combat racism & sexism
    Shannon Street, Salt River, 7924. W. Cape
    Tel: (021) 448 6934. Fax: (021) 47 8583.
     
  • Faranani Facilitation Services

    • Courses on Women, Leadership & Management
    75 Pluto Road, Plumstead 7800. W. Cape
    Tel/ Fax: 021 762 5742.
    E-mail: faranani@mindspring.co.za
     
  • Foundation for the Study of Negative Workplace Behaviour and Trauma:

    • Dealing with gender issues of workplace bullying.
    PO Box 92340, Norwood, 2117, Johannesburg.
    Fax: +21 11 786 9877
    E-mail: tamnun@global.co.za
    Website: http://www.cw.co.za/tamnun/
     
  • Gender & Health Group

    • Medical Research Council
    1 Soutpansberg Road, Central Pretoria, Pretoria 0001.
    Tel/ Fax: (012) 339 8582
    E-mail: rjewkes@mrc.ac.za
     
  • Health Systems Development Unit / UNDP:

    • Health Systems research and development program, primary care nurse training.
    Tel: +27-13-797-0778. Fax: 7970082
    E-mail: jkim@soft.co.za
     
  • Human Rights Institute of South Africa:

    • Working toward equal rights.
    PO Box 784678, Sandton 2146. Menlo Park, Pretoria 0081.
    Tel: (27-11) 884 2647 Fax: (27-11) 884 0421
     
  • Information Literacy Initiative:

    • Aiming to promote information literacy in the Western Cape Region.
    Tel: +2721 686 5070 Fax: +2721 689 7465
    E-mail: cmk@grove.uct.ac.za
     
  • Kopanang

    • Lobbying on Women's Issues/ Creating Awareness of Women's Rights
    C/O Gender Unit, University of Western Cape, Private Bag 17, Belleville 7535. W Cape.
    Tel: (021) 959 3487. Fax: (021) 951 1766.
     
  • Maradadi Handicraft Development Corporation

    • Providing work & income-earning opportunities for unskilled women
    66 Main Road, Claremont, Cape Town 7735.
    Tel: +27 21 683 4386 Fax: +27 21 671 2889
    E-mail: training@maradadi.co.za
     
  • Masimanyane Women's Support Centre:

    • Working to eradicate violence against women.
    PO Box 565, East London, 5200. 
    Tel: +27 (0)43 743 9169, Fax: +27 (0)43 743 9176
    E-mail: maswsc@iafrica.com
     
  • Medical Research Council

    • Looking at the demography of violence
    CERSA Women's Health, Naeema Abrahams P.O. Box 19070 Tygerberg 7505, Cape Town
    Tel: 021 9380 445; Fax: 021 9380 310
    E-mail: nabraham@mrc.ac.za
     
  • MELISSA Program (Managing the Environment Locally in Sub Sharan Africa):

    • Goal of supporting and facilitating the improvement of the local environment through partnership development and knowledge
    The World Bank - MELISSA Programme, c/o CSIR - Environmentek, PO Box: 395 - Pretoria 0001, South Africa.
    Tel: 27-12-349 29 94, Fax: 27-12-349 20 80
    E-mail: bmcbean@csir.co.za or bridget@melissa.org
    Website: http://www.melissa.org
     
  • Mediaworks' Media Watch:

    • Working Against Gender Violence
    PO Box 10229, Caledon Square 7905, Cape Town
     
  • Molo Songololo:

    • Working Against Gender Violence
    PO Box 43326, Salt River 7924, Cape Town
     
  • Montbello Design Centre

    • Promoting economic empowerment of women
    31 Newlands Avenue, Newlands 7700. W Cape.

     

  • National Council of Women of South Africa:

    • Umbrella Organisation promoting equal rights.
    8 Linksfield Heights, Linksfield 2192, Johannesburg.
     
  • National Federation Business & Professional Women, South Africa

    • PO Box 2937, George 6530.
    Tel/Fax: +2711 792 6111
    E-mail: kaymark@cis.co.za
     
  • Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP)

    • 3 Morley Road Observatory, 7925 Cape Town, South Africa
    Tel/Fax: 27 21 447 6152
    E-mail: hartpetz@iafrica.com
    Website: http://www.walnet.org/nswp/
     
  • Nisaa Institute for Women's Development:

    • Tel: 011 854 5804/5, Fax: 011 854 5718, Mobile/Cell: 0828988252
    E-mail: nisaa@sangonet.org.za

    Phambili Women's Organisation
    Education on reproductive health & sexuality
    PO Box 23697, Claremont 7735. W. Cape
    Tel: (021) 448 4137. Fax: (021) 448 5789
     

  • Philani Nutrition Centres

    • Protecting the rights of children to proper nutrition & health-care
    also Philani Flagship Printing Project
    PO Box 40188, Elonwabeni 7791, Cape Town
    Tel: (021) 374 9160. Fax: (021) 374 9160
    E-mail: philani@sn.apc.org Website: http://philani.snowball.co.za
     
  • Positive Art

    • Hand-made crafts group, raising funds for HIV/AIDS projects
    Website: www.positiveart.co.za
     
  • RAPCAN: Resources Aimed at the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect

    • Advocates children's rights/ trains facilitators in the prevention of child abuse
    69 Liesbeeck Road, Rodesbosch 7700, W. Cape
    Tel: (021 685 4103. Fax: (021) 685 5259.
    E-mail: rapcan@rmh.uct.ac.za

     

  • Rape Crisis Cape Town

    • Box 46 Observatory 7935, South Africa.
    Tel: 27 021 447 1467, Fax: 27 021 447 5458 Mobile: 27 083 222 5155
    E-mail: carol@rapecrisis.org.za
    Website: www.rapecrisis.org.za
     
  • SARRTJIE:

    • Women's news and views.
    Website: http://www.saartjie.co.za
     
  • SARDC (Southern African Research and Documentation Centre)

    • Website: http://www.sardc.net/
     
  • Self Employed Women's Union (SEWU):

    • Union of women street vendors
    PO Box 48621, Qualbert 4078.
    Tel: (031) 304 6504 Fax: (031) 304 6503.
     
  • Soul City Multi-media Health Promotion Project:

    • PO Box 1290, Houghton 2041, Johannesburg.
    Tel: 27-11-7287440. Fax: 7287442
     
  • South African Society of Medical Women

    • PO Box 19063, Tygerberg 7505, W. Cape
    Tel: (021) 938 9206. Fax: (021) 931 7810
     
  • STOP: Standing Together to Oppose Pornography

    • PO Box 461, Bergvliet 7864.
    Tel: 712 3198. Fax: 712 6445.
     
  • Take Hands Foundation

    • Providing leadership and guidance to urban & rural women
    24 Rosmead Avenue, Cape Town, 8000.
    Tel: +021 24 4409. Fax: (021) 23 3039.
  • Treatment Action Campaign:

    • Campaigning for anti-retrovirals to be made available through the public health system
    E-mail: zackie@pixie.co.za
     
  • Women's Alliance/ UWC Women's Commission:

    • Membership organisation.
    Belville South, 7530 Cape Town, South Africa.
    Tel:(27-21) 959-6126 Fax: (27-21) 959-6089

    Women's College
    Promoting economic, political and social empowerment of women
    PO Box 13078, Mowbray 7705, W. Cape
    Tel: (021) 689 8932 Fax: (021) 685 5373
     

  • Women's Health Project:

    • PO Box 1038, Johannesburg 2000.
    Tel (27-11) 4899917. Fax: 4899922
    E-mail: marion@sn.apc.org
     
  • Women's Media Watch: Mediaworks

    • Challenging racism, sexism, classism & homophobia in the media
    6th Floor, Norien House, 17 Buitenkant St., Cape Town 8001. W. Cape
    Tel: +27 21 461 0368. Fax: +27 21 461 0385
    E-mail: mediawat@mediawks.co.za

     

  • The Women's National Coalition:

    • NGO Secretariat for Beijing, South Africa
    PO Box 62319, South Africa.
    Tel: (27-11) 331-1125/6/7. Fax: (27-11) 331 - 2363.
     
  • Women's Net:

    • Networking and support for South African women to use the internet.
    187 Bree St, Johannesburg 2001. PO Box 31, Johannesburg 2000.
    Tel: 27 11 838 6944 Fax: 27 11 492 1155
    E-mail: women@wn.apc.org.
    Website: http://womensnet.org.za
     
  • Women's Net Resource Consultant:

    • Research and Information on Women.
    P.O. Box 31, Johannesburg 2000.
    Tel: 27 11 838 6943 Fax: 27 11 492 1058
    E-mail: rholmes@sn.apc.org
    Website: http://womensnet.org.za
     
  • Women of The Sun:

    • Network of African women and women of African descent who are involved in the film and television industry.
    The Facilitator, Women of The Sun, P.O. Box 2608, Houghton 2041, Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Tel/Fax: 27 11 487 2948
    E-mail: wos@icon.co.za
    Website: www.wos.co.za



    SUDAN
     
  • Babiker Badri Scientific Society for Women Studies:

    • P.O.Box 1181, Khartoum Bahri, Sudan.
    Tel: (11) 53363, Fax: (11) 75793
     
  • SNCTP: Sudan National Committee on Traditional Practices:

    • P.O. Box 10418, Khatoum.
     
  • Sudanese Women's Voice of Peace:

    • c/o UNIFEM, Nairobi, Kenya.
    Tel: 254-2-743855 or 748523
     
  • Women Environmental Network/Women's Desertification Taskforce:

    • Network that aims to empower women through information sharing, building linkages and technical assistance for micro-enterprises. Focuses on land tenure and desertification issues.
    Alwiyya Journal, University of Khartoum, PO Box 44117, Khartoum.
    Tel/Fax: (249-11) 770735/467-957



    TANZANIA
     
  • Centre for Women & Children Rights (HISANI)

    • Working with Women & Children with HIV/AIDS
    PO Box 1817, Mwanza.
    Tel: 255 28 256 2293.
    E-mail: brighttz@yahoo.co.uk
     
  •  Grassroots Female Communicators Association (GRAFCA):

    • Media Awareness Group
    PO Box 14905, Dar-es-Salaam
     
  • HESO Youth Alliance/ Women Alliance Network (WANET):

    • Promoting welfare of women and the environment.
    PO Box 35059, Dar-es-Salaam.
    Tel: 255 51 410041
    E-mail: heso_tz@yahoo.co.uk
     
  • SOIT: Solar Innovations Tanzania

    • Energy centre to demonstrate solar technologies and provide training in renewable energy
    Working to involve rural and urban women in technological innovations
    PO Box 12809, Dar es Salaam
    E-mail: sonet@twiga.com
     
  • Tanzania Media Women's Association (TAMWA)

    • PO Box 8981, Mkunguni Street, Dar-es-salaam
    Tel/Fax: 255 51 115278
    E-mail: tamwa@raha.com
     
  • Tanzania Home Economics Association

    • Advocates for 30 per cent women in all governmnet decision-making bodies and for the girl child (and pregnant schoolgirls in particular) to be able to continue their educaiton.
    PO Box 1125, Dar-es-salaam.
    Tel: (255-51) 115-602 Fax: (255 51) 113-673
    E-mail: tahea@twiga.com
     
  • Women Advantage Trust

    • PO Box 5914, Suwata Building, Lindi St., Kaiakoo, Dar-es-salaam
    Tel: 255 51 184757 Fax: 255 51 75363
    E-mail: wat@tembo.ud.co.tz
     
  • Women's Legal Aid Centre:

    • Working towards the law and women's equal rights.
    PO Box 10463, Dar-es Salaam, Tanzania.
    Tel: (256 41) 113177 Fax: (256 41) 113177.



    TUNISIA
     
  • All of Tunisia Women for Research and Information on Women:

    • 7 rue Sinan Pacha, Tunis.
     
  • Committee for the Respect of Liberties and Human Rights in Tunisia (CRLDHT):

    • 21ter rue Voltaire 75011, Paris, France.
    Fax: (33) 0169058961
    E-mail: crldht@aol.com
    Website: http://www.maghreb-ddh.sgdg.org
     
  • El Taller:

    • Contribute to international movements of NGO's working towards democracy, human rights and sustainable development.
    B.P. 137, 1002 Tunis-Belvedere.
    Tel: 216 1 752457 or 752057 Fax: 216 1 751570
    E-mail: eltaller@gn.apc.org
     
  • Tunisian Association of Democratic Women:

    • Working for the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women.
    6, Liban Street, 1000 Tunis.
    Tel: 216 1 794131 Fax: 216 1 799225



    TOGO
     
  • CI -AF Togo (Comite Inter-Africain):

    • Advocating against traditional abuse of women and children.
    B.P. 3907, Lome.



    UGANDA
     
  • Action for Development:

    • Addressing issues of injustice aginst marginalised women.
    PO Box 16729, Kampala
    Tel: 256 41 532311 Fax: 256 41 530460
    E-mail: acfode@inul.com
     
  • Akina Mama wa Afrika-Uganda:

    • Addressing leardership and organisational issues for women in Uganda.
    PO Box 24130, Kampala.
    Tel: 256 41 543681/3 Fax: 256 41 53683
    E-mail: gracia@imul.com
     
  • Associate for Change:

    • Women and Development.
    King George VI Way, 8th Floor Embassy House. PO Box 9627. Kampala
    Tel: (256 41) 324230. Fax: (256 41) 250993
    E-mail: butegwa@starcom.co.ug
     
  • Busoga Development Association: BUDA

    • Includes AIDS Orphans & Widows Support Programme
    BUDA, PO Box 1306, Jinja, Uganda.
    Tel: 256 77 448 596.
    E-mail: buda_ug@yahoo.co.uk Website: www.busogadev.org
     
  • Disabled Women Network & Resource Organisation: Uganda

    • E-mail: dwnro-ug@infocom.co.ug
     
  • East African Sub-Regional Support Initiative for the Advancement of Women:

    • Tel: (256-41) 543995. Fax: 220780
    E-mail: eassi@infocom.co.ug
     
  • FAWEU:

    • FAWE Uganda: Mission: Enhance girls and women's education and enable them to achieve full potential for development.
    Also publishes a Newsletter every 3 months
    PO Box 24117, Kampala.
    Tel: (256 41) 258 725.
    E-mail: emwambu@hotmail.com
     
  • Foundation for Human Rights Initiative (FHRI)

    • Human Rights House, Plot 1853, Lulume Road, Nsambya,
    PO Box 11027, Kampala.
    Tel: (256-41) 510 263. Fax: (256-41) 269 525
    E-mail: fhri@spacenetuganda.com
    Website: www.fhri.or.ug

     

  • Human Rights Network (HURINET):

    • PO Box 21265, Kampala.
    Tel (256-41) 345526 Fax: 230549 / 540561.
     
  • Isis - Women's International Cross Cultural Exchange:

    • Promoting equality, development and peace.
    P.O.Box 4934, Kampala.
    Tel: 253-41-266007/8. Fax: 256-41-2686
    E-mail: isis@starcom.co.ug
     
  • The Life in Africa Foundation:

    • Internet based initiative which disseminates information about contemporary life, culture and microfianance in Africa.
    PO Box 28825. Kampala.
    E-mail: microfinance@lifeinafrica.com
    Website http://www.lifeinafrica.com
     
  • Ministry of Gender and Community Development:

    • P.O. Box 2475, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel: (251-41) 267015 Fax: 267015
    E-mail: gracia@imul.com
     
  • National Association of Women Organisations in Uganda (NAWOU):

    • Micro-Finance programme for confidence building among rural/urban poor women.
    PO Box 1663, Kampala.
    Tel: (256 41) 258 463 Fax: (256 41) 245 293
    E-mail: nawou@infocom.co.ug
     
  • National Coalition on Violence Against Women:

    • Made up of more than 20 Ugandan NGOs covering a wide range of women's and other organisations.
    Department of Women and Gender Studies, Makerere University, P.O.Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel: 256 41 531484, Fax: 256 41 543539
    E-mail: mcnairn@imul.com or gendermu@swiftuganda.com
     
  • Raising Voices:

    • Against Violence Against Women
    PO Box 6770, Kampala.
    Tel: 256 041 531186 Fax: 256 041 531249
    E-mail: rvoices@igc.org Website: www.raisingvoices.org
     
  • SETCA Women Development Link - Uganda

    • Promoting social and economic development with specific focus on women
    P.O. Box 786, Jinja, Uganda
    Fax: 256 43 121 322
     
  • Society of Women and AIDS in Africa: SWAA

    • re: Dr. Margaret Muganwa, Box 40382, Kampala, Uganda
    Email: swaa_uganda@hotmail.com
     
  • Uganda Gender Resource Centre:

    • Research, training, promotion of women's rights, information & documentation, advocacy and lobbying, institution building
    National Theatre 2nd Floor, Room 2, P.O. Box 9933, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel & Fax: 256 41 250249
    E-mail: butegwa@starcom.co.ug
     
  • Uganda Media Women's Association:

    • PO Box 7263, Kampala, Uganda.
    Tel: 256 41 348 479 or 256 41 3480 0618. Fax: 256 41 348 479 or 256 41 255 261
    E-mail: umwa@swiftuganda.org or uhrc@infocom.co.ug
     
  • Uganda Women's Network (UWONET):

    • Advocacy network, working towards transforming unequal gender relations
    PO Box 6972, Kampala.
    Tel: 041-543968. Fax: 255144
    E-mail: uwonet@starcom.co.ug or butegwa@starcom.co.ug
     
     
  •  Women Children and Security (WCAS)

    • Peace Habomugisha,
    P.O. Box 16144, Wandegeya,Kampala,Uganda, East Africa.
    Fax: 256 - 41 - 530 - 412
    E-mail: habomu@avumuk.ac.ug
    Website: www.aviva.org/wcas.htm
     
  • Women and Law in East Africa (Uganda): WLEA

    • PO Box 24456 Kampala
    Tel: 256 (41) 554298 Fax: 256 (41) 554297
    E-mail: womenlaw@avumuk.ac.ug

     

  • Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF-U):

    • Promoting women's Legal Development.
    PO Box 2475. Kampala.
    Tel: (256 41) 257 885  Fax: (256 41) 257 869.
     
     
  • Women of Uganda Network

    • WOUGNET
    Email: wougnet-news@kabissa.org




    ZAMBIA
     
  • FAWEZA ( Forum for African Women Educationalist):

    • Promoting education for all girls.
    Longonot Road, P.O.Box 37695, Lusaka
     
  • Justice for Widows and Orphans

    • Website: www.wisa.org.zm
     
  • Life Saving Skills Training and Support Centre:

    • Towards basic literacy in life skills.
    PO Box 35758, Lusaka.
    Tel: (260 1) 290773 Fax: (260 1) 290773/254981.
    E-mail: tsanitha@zamnet.net
     
  • NGO Coordinating Comittee:

    • Umbrella organisation
    c/o1311 Lubu Road, Longacres
    P.O. Box 37879, Lusaka. Tel/Fax: 260 1 253 203
    E-mail: ngocc@zamnet.zm
     
  • Program of Support for Poverty Elimination and Community Transformation (PROSPECT):

    • Care International Project
    E-mail: prospect@zamnet.zm
     
  • Women for Change (WFC):

    • Empowering rural communities through gender analysis and popular education
    Executive Director: Emily Joy Sikazwe
    P.O. Box 33102, Lusaka, Zambia
    E-mail: wfc@zamnet.zm
     
  • Zambia Association for Research & Development

    • Works to promote and advance gender development and empowerment of women
    E-mail: zard@zamnet.zm

     

  • Zambia Media Women Association:

    • Umbrella body of women's NGOs. Aim to maximise the efficiency and impact of information work of NGos as well as co-ordinate information activities of similar organisations.
    PO Box 50015, Lusaka, Zambia
    Tel: (260 1) 251 811 or 252 623
    E-mail: zamcom@zamnet.zm



    ZIMBABWE
     
  • Association of Women's Club (AWC) of Zimbabwe

    • Sekai Holland , 11 Kent Avenue, Avondale, Harare.
    Tel: 263 4 304471/2
    E-mail: sekaiholland@mango.zw
     
  • The Adult Literacy Organisation of Zimbabwe:

    • Promoting functional literacy.
    E-mail: kuni@id.co.zw
     
  • Federation of the African Media Women (FAMWZ):

    • PO Box UA 439, Union Avenue/ 102, Samora Machel Avenue West Harare, Zimbabwe
    Tel: (263 4) 799 480 or 771 071
    Fax: (263 4) 771 071
    E-mail: famwz@samara.co.za
     
  • Feminist Studies Centre:

    • Research into and further education for girls and women.
    7 Lezard Avenue, Milton Park, Harare.
    Tel/Fax: 263 4 795503.
     
  • Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe (GALZ):

    • 35 Colenbrander Road, Milton Park, Harare.
    Postal Address: GALZ, P. BAg A6131, Avondale, Harare
    Tel: +263 4 741736 Fax: +263 4 778165
    E-mail: galz@samara.co.zw
    Website: http://www.icon.co.za/~stobbs/galz.htm
     
  • SARDC:

    • Regional organisation that aims to raise awarness of policymakers, women, governments and donors of women's problems.
    Sardc-Widsaa, 6 Bath Road, Belgravia, Box: 5690, Harare.
    Tel/: 263-4-7, Fax: 263-4-738-693
    E-mail: tphute@sardc.net
    Website: www.sardc.net
     
  • Women in Law and Development in Africa (WiLDAF):

    • Promoting women's Legal Development - Regional Office.
    2nd Floor Zambia House, Union Ave/Julius Nyerere Way
    PO Box 4622. Harare.
    Tel: (263 4) 752105 / 751189 Fax: (263 4) 781886
    E-mail: wildaf@wildaf.org.zw
     
  • Women's Action Group:

    • Promotion of advancement of women through legal and health education, lobbies for gender sensitive legislation. Monitors women's rights and political participation.
    PO Box 135, Harare. Tel./fax: (263-4) 339161
     
  • Women & AIDS Support Network (WASN)

    • P.O. Box 1554, Harare.
     
  • Women in Law in Southern Africa

    • P.O. Box UA 171 Union Avenue, Harare
     
  • Women in Law and Development in Africa

    • Second Floor, Zambia House, 48 Union Avenue, Harare
     
  • Zimbabwe Underprivileged Women Organisation

    • Offering Counselling Services to: Bereaved Mothers, Mothers with HIV/AIDS/ Women who are Sexually Abused
    7th Floor Koblenz House, 51 Speke Avenue, PO Box HG 958, Highlands, Harare.
    Tel: 00 263 91 378 241 Fax: 263 91 394 416
    E-mail: zuwo@auto.co.za
     
  • Zimbabwe Women's Lawyers Association

    • 20 Cork Road, Avondale, Harare.
     
  • Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre and Network (ZWRCN):

    • PO Box 2192, 288 Herbert Chitepo Ave., Harare.
    Tel: (263 4) 737 437 Fax: (263 4) 720 331
    E-mail: zwrcn@zwrcn.org.zw Website: www.zwcrn.org.zw
     
  • Zimbabwe Women Writers

    • 78 Kaguvi Street, PO BOx 4209, Harare.
    Tel/Fax: 263 4 774261
    E-mail: zww@telco.co.zw