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About AWEF

AWEF was started in 2004 by a small group of committed individuals from Croton-on-Hudson, NY who believe that educating women is the single best way to help reduce the cycle of poverty, and improve the future of women and their families in sub-Saharan Africa. 

Board Members

Dr. Connie DePinho, President 

Lori Vlad, Vice-President 

Richard Snow, Treasurer

Dr. Susan Vierczhalek, Secretary 

Priscilla Bellows, Corresponding Secretary 


Patty Buchanan
Claire Cronin
Dana Dago-Clark

Patrick DeLasho
Sue Ellen Maher
Br. Jack Rathschmidt
Amy Sucich

Charlotte Thornton

Karen Thornton

Advisory Members

Emily Markowitz

Mission Statement

AWEF’s mission is rooted in the belief that the single best way to combat poverty in the developing world is by educating women.  AWEF is operated exclusively to perform its mission which is:

AWEF is a not-for-profit organization that funds high school equivalent education for young women in Africa.  One hundred percent of the funds raised by AWEF goes directly to the schools that provide the girls’ education. 

Board members and volunteers at our most recent fundraising events helping to spread the word. All external expenses are paid for by board members, all raised proceeds go toward funding the education of women in Africa. 

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