Ghanaian villagers care for homebound HIV patients

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Project Personnel

Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi - Executive Director

As co-founder/Executive Director of the AWDF, Bisi is returning her extensive fundraising, leadership training and organizational development experience to the women of Africa. She was Director of Akina Mama wa Afrika, a development organization for African women; helped develop the African Women's Leadership Institute which has trained 600 African women; and speaks at conferences worldwide.

Abigail Burgesson - Program Officer

Abigail joined AWDF from Ghana's National Democratic Institute for International Affairs to oversee its regional organizations and the Small Grants Program. With an MA in International Relations and training in International Negotiations, Abigail has focused her extensive experience on getting women's groups and organizations recognized and involved in policy making.

Alice Eshun - President

As president of the Kakum Cultural Village Organization, Alice Eshun is responsible for its daily administration. She develops and implements its programs, including HIV/AIDS awareness drum circles, and vocational training for girls whose only option for income is prostitution. She is committed to improving the quality of life for members of her community.