Applications are now open for the 2026 African Feminist Macroeconomy Academy (AFMA) — a continental learning and organising space bringing together feminist activists, researchers, and advocates working at the intersection of labour justice, economic transformation, and digital rights across Africa.

Convened by FEMNET together with the Nawi Afrifem Collective, the Academy offers an immersive residential experience focused on strengthening feminist analysis and collective action in shaping Africa’s future of work.

About the Academy

The African Feminist Macroeconomy Academy serves as a regional political education platform designed to deepen understanding of macroeconomic systems and their impact on women and gender-diverse communities. Since its launch in 2017, the initiative has supported movement builders and advocates seeking to challenge unequal economic structures while advancing feminist alternatives rooted in African realities.

Through collaborative learning, dialogue, and strategy development, participants engage with ideas that connect economic policy, social justice, and everyday lived experiences.

2026 Theme

Feminist Futures of Work: Building Power for Labour Justice in the Digital Age

Rapid technological change, digital platforms, and automation are reshaping employment across the continent. The 2026 Academy explores how these shifts influence labour conditions, economic power, and gender equality — while examining ways feminist movements can reclaim digital spaces for organising, solidarity, and collective care.

Key focus areas include:

• Feminist political economy and labour justice
• Digital labour systems and platform economies
• Care work and informal economies
• Technology, AI, and power dynamics in African labour markets
• Movement-building strategies for economic and digital justice

Learning Approach

AFMA follows a feminist popular education model combining theory with lived experience through:

• Interactive lectures and dialogue sessions
• Strategy labs and collaborative analysis
• Creative expression and reflective practice
• Group discussions, films, and cultural exchange activities
• Collective visioning spaces for movement strengthening

The residential format allows participants to learn, reflect, and build lasting cross-regional connections.

Key Information

• Programme Dates: 20–24 July 2026
• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Language: English
• Format: Residential programme
• Costs Covered: Accommodation, meals, and local programme expenses supported by organisers

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 24 May 2026.