There are many women who contributed significantly to social development and social work in Africa. Some of these women are covered below. If you have information about a woman to add on the list, please do so.
- Charlotte Makgomo-Mannya Maxeke (1871-1939)
- Regina Gelana Twala (1908-1968)
- Mai Musodzi Chibhaga Ayema (1885-1952)
- Priscilla Ingasiani Abwao (1924 โ November 13, 2009)
- Winnie Madikizela-Mandela 1936โ2016
- Aรฏcha Chenna (August 14, 1941 โ September 25, 2022)
- Jember Teferra (May 21, 1943 โ January 10, 2021)
- Mitri Widad (1927-2007)
- Victoria Fikile Chitepo (March 27, 1928 โ April 8, 2016)
- Mame Seck Mbackรฉ (October 1947 โ December 24, 2018)
- Some Lessons From These Biographies