About

Established in 2001, Akina Dada wa Africa-AkiDwA (Swahili for sisterhood) is a national network of migrant women living in Ireland. The organisation promotes the equality of migrant

Our vision is for a just society where there is equal opportunity and access to resources in all aspects of society: social, cultural, economic, civic and

AkiDwA’s mission is to promote equality and justice for migrant women in Ireland.

Convened by Dr. Salome Mbugua, Akina Dada wa Africa (AkiDwA) embarked on its journey in 1999 as a support group. It hosted a series of regular meetings for African migrant

Meet the team

Board of directors

AkiDwA is a registered charity in Ireland (CHY 17227) and we are also registered with the Charities Regulator as Akina Dada wa Africa (Charity Number 20063641). AkiDwA also

AkiDwA Annual Reports

AkiDwA Financial Statements

2023: Two health fair events held in Dublin and Athlone, attracting over 300 participants.

Funded by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY) in 2023, as part of the initiative to support the implementation