The Ahfad University for Women is a private institution in Sudan dedicated to educating women, strengthening women’s roles in national and rural development, and achieving equity for women in Sudanese society. The University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as conducts research in specialist areas through its dedicated research centres. These include:
- The Women’s Studies Unit
- The Centre for Reproductive Health, Family Planning and the Eradication of Harmful Traditional Practices
- The Early Childhood Development Centre
- The Teacher Research Resources Unit
The website of the university contains information about the staff and resources of the university, important dates and events, as well as details about The Ahfad Journal: Women and Change – copies of which can be obtained by contacting the library at the university.