On 15th September 2024, the Leading African Women in Food Fellowship (LAWFF) program virtually launched the LAWFF Alumni Network (LAN), a platform designed to connect and empower women leaders from the program. This dynamic platform is designed to connect, empower, and elevate the voices of women who have successfully participated in the LAWFF program. As part of LAWFF’s ongoing mission to drive transformation in Africa’s food systems, the Alumni Network will serve as a critical vehicle for fostering leadership, innovation, and collaboration across the continent.

A Community for Change
The LAWFF Alumni Network brings together trailblazing women from across Africa’s food and agriculture landscape, empowering them to work collectively toward shared goals. With the network now activated, alumni are encouraged to step into their roles and start engaging with the broader community to advance critical initiatives that support sustainable agricultural growth and gender equality in the sector.

Key Objectives of the LAWFF Alumni Network
i. Professional Development: Ongoing learning, mentorship, and capacity-building for alumni to enhance their expertise.

ii. Amplifying Voices: Championing the achievements of alumni and positioning them as advocates for gender-inclusive food systems.

iii. Strengthening Partnerships: Facilitating strategic alliances and collaboration among alumni and key stakeholders.

iv. Supporting Innovation: Providing resources to support entrepreneurial ideas that can transform Africa’s food systems.

v. Advocacy for Gender Equality: Promoting female leadership in agriculture and influencing policy to create a more inclusive environment for women in the sector.

Breaking Barriers Together
The LAWFF Alumni Network exemplifies the strength of women united in purpose. Its launch represents a major advancement in LAWFF’s mission to transform Africa’s food systems. With LAN now officially active, the alumni community is poised to break barriers, drive meaningful conversations, and shape the future of African agriculture.