Looking Back: The African Well Fund in Mali, 2008

All desert and river, Mali is at the heart of lands which once belonged to the great empires of Africa. Home to a diverse, tolerant population, it still pulses with the rituals, traditions, and rich culture which are its heritage. It is also one of the world’s...

A Birthday Wish

A message from AWF board member Devlin: For the past six years, I’ve been so proud to serve as a board member for the African Well Fund. This is a momentous year for AWF, not only is the organization celebrating its 10th anniversary, AWF recently surpassed the...

Looking Back: The African Well Fund in Zimbabwe, 2006

Boasting one of the most beautiful climates in the world, as well as stunning scenery and local landmarks, Zimbabwe is rich in natural resources though still caught in the grasp of great poverty. Though the period directly following independence was marked by gains in...

See and Hear: Rwanda

The bearer of a rich cultural legacy that reaches back centuries, Rwanda marries vivid folk traditions with up and coming contemporary artists. A few of our favorites are below. Who are yours? Urukerereza Traditional music and dance are still alive and well in Rwanda,...