Welcome to African Writers Abroad (AWA)
African Writers Abroad Centre of International PEN, the world association of writers, is a membership organisation for writers of African descent who live outside the continent. AWA exists for two purposes: to support African writers on the continent and within the Diaspora on creative, and economic fronts. It also aims to increase the awareness of African and African diasporic literatures in order to educate and encourage adults and children to appreciate and understand literary and oral works produced by such writers. The aims of AWA are undertaken through the principle activities of arts in education and working with women writers of African descent.
While the main aim of this site is to inform, support and empower our members, we welcome visits from anyone interested in supporting African writing.
Through this site AWA members and site visitors will be kept informed of AWA and PEN news, new books by writers of African descent, literary events, competitions, calls for submissions and much more.
Just as importantly you can connect with writers of African descent in Britain, the U.S., Caribbean and throughout the world.
To find out our membership criteria, or to get more information about the benefits of joining AWA contact us at
African Writers Abroad (PEN), PO Box 33504, london E9 7YE or email us: africanwritersabroad@yahoo.com or fill and post this membership form.