The Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) as a regional Association brings together a group of women all across Africa and prominent educationist who in their own ways are providing sound education and support for women and children Founded in 2005 and registered in 2006, Alliance for African Women Initiative (AFAWI) is a development oriented, non-profit, non-sectarian, non governmental organisation that seeks to ensure equitable development for both rural inhabitants and poor urban dwellers, especially women and children. AFAWI provides opportunity for influential personalities and pressure groups in the determination to affect positive change in the welfare of women and children in Africa by:  Initiating appropriate public debates. * Advocating for and promoting education for all. * Advocating for and promoting the rights of vulnerable women. * Mobilizing internal and external resources in support of education for all children and empowering wome .