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African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) works toward inclusive, agriculture-driven prosperity for Africa by strengthening the production and dissemination of more gender-responsive agricultural research and innovation. We invest in African scientists, research institutions, and agribusinesses so that they can deliver agricultural innovations that better respond to the needs and priorities of a diversity of women and men across Africa’s agricultural value chains.

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    Changing weather patterns, poor land management, low adoption of agricultural technologies, and weak market links are some of the challenges facing farmers in Malawi. Dr. Austin...
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    📢 Postdoctoral positions available! 📢

    Take a look at these openings within #IberusExperience at @UdL_info and apply here by the 31st of January: https://www.iberusexperience.com/cofund/login.php?accesscheck=%2Fcofund%2Findex.php

    Strengthening resilience to food and nutrition insecurity is crucial to the growth and development of an economy. Nigerian research scientist, Dr. Ebinimi Joe Ansa, highlights the importance of diversifying diet as a solution to nutrition security.

    https://bit.ly/2zUW4t7

    Did you know that AAS Open Research publishes several different article types? 📝

    This includes Research Articles, Study Protocols, Data Notes, and more.

    See all our article types here ➡️ https://bddy.me/3rlcS8i

    What a great way to crown #2021... I celebrate and honour the @IntVetVaccNet @AWARDFellowship @Ke_AWARD team of inspiring dedicated #WomenInScience role models & mentors for fantastic work you are doing for our girls. In us, they see a great bright future https://www.intvetvaccnet.co.uk/news/ivvn-keaward-african-schools-outreach-team-deliver-experimental-workshops-on-covid-19

    #Gender responsiveness holds the transformative potential to enhance #agricultural research for #Africa’s 🌍 sustained & inclusive economic growth... & AWARD is at the center of that effort!
    See more of our impact in the #AgSpirations report.

    https://bit.ly/3ee3cEA

    🌱 G+ tools are crucial as @CGIAR breeding transitions towards a more demand-driven, socially inclusive approach.
    Discover how these tools inform 🚺 gender-responsive breeding: https://on.cgiar.org/3arhp05
    @RTB_CGIAR @CGIAR_EiB

    Pre-existing social inequalities mean that people experience climate impacts differently, depending on their gender, class, or ethnicity. Learn more about why it is important to put gender at the heart of climate security.
    https://bit.ly/3EUcsJL

    @CGIARgender

    Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance invites ideas that will attract increased investment for a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy. The call for ideas covers four programs, each with distinct priorities.
    Deadline: December 21, 2021.

    Apply here:https://bit.ly/3s5iZ0P

    Recognizing the critical role research plays in supporting Africa’s capacity to advance gender equality in agricultural research development, AWARD invests in strengthening the pipeline of women in agricultural research leadership.
    https://bit.ly/3m3BLSr
    @WAVE_RCe

    #Gender bias and inequalities not only hold back women but entire societies. Learn more about how @CGIAR #innovations have made a difference for gender equality over the decades.
    Learn more: https://on.cgiar.org/3k32AUv
    @CGIARgender

    Through the #GoFoWiSeR initiative, @AWARDFellowship brings to the fore global conversations and strategies that can improve the numbers and experiences of #womeninscience.
    https://bit.ly/2VYILpB
    @CarnegieCorp

    Calling all researchers & educators working in animal breeding in Africa! Are you keen to develop your knowledge in quantitative genetics & genomics?

    FREE four week training course available from African Animal Breeding Network (AABNet).

    More info at https://bit.ly/3DuWfJR

    Studies reveal that women are more likely to start a research career than they were 20 years ago. Still, they are less likely to continue their academic careers than their male counterparts. How can we leverage existing networks to ensure retention?
    https://bit.ly/3GI0B2f

    Rural women have a wealth of knowledge and skills essential for nurturing and managing the environment, agriculture, local economy, and family.
    Meet the rural women filling #agriculture’s gender gap.
    Read more: https://bit.ly/3GjWsRE
    @farmingfirst

    Opportunity for African women researchers!
    Are you looking to strengthen your leadership and communications skills? Apply for the @VIB_IPBO Open Doors Fellowship Program now.
    Application deadline: Jan 10, 2022.
    https://bit.ly/31zEnzU
    @IITA_CGIAR

    Embedding the realities & experiences of differentiated groups is integral to advancing inclusive #ag research. This interactive session explores ways to enhance the contribution of gender research in advancing agricultural research and development.
    https://bit.ly/3lEHkGK

    Calling African women researchers! Apply now! Limited slots available.

    Want to enhance your leadership & coms skills and expand your network of colleagues & mentors? #OpenDoors #AfricanWomenInResearch
    @AWARDFellowship @IITAYouthAgrip
    @ruforumsec @eanwobas @oppsforafricans @CGIAR https://twitter.com/VIB_IPBO/status/1466693664780992513

    IPBO@VIB_IPBO

    We launch the Open Doors Fellowship Program for researchers in Africa is a two-year fellowship for women scientists from Africa working with national programs & universities to undergo training, which includes a partial stay in Belgium. @CGIARgender @OwsdSecretariat @AWfBKenya

    “If we are to deliver on the SDGs, we will need to empower our population with science, tech, and innovative practices to sustain their livelihoods and to confront the challenges imposed by changing climate,” her Excellency prof. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim.
    https://bit.ly/2WixX66

    Trends in addressing sustainable development demonstrate an increasing interest in harnessing innovation beyond the technical and engineering realms to embrace more social considerations.

    Read more: https://bit.ly/3xvA3fL

    Did you miss out on our storytelling event featuring AWARD Fellows and One Planet Laureate Candidates?
    Watch the recording here: https://bit.ly/3Ii9elH

    #Africanstories
    @Agrofondation @gatesfoundation @FondationBNPP @CGIARgender

    We launch the Open Doors Fellowship Program for researchers in Africa is a two-year fellowship for women scientists from Africa working with national programs & universities to undergo training, which includes a partial stay in Belgium. @CGIARgender @OwsdSecretariat @AWfBKenya

    "I have learned that gender-inclusive agricultural research policies would make science much more attractive and create an enabling environment for innovation to flourish," Dr. Austin Phiri, 2019 One Planet Laureate Candidate
    https://bit.ly/3okZ9wl
    #AfricanStories

    "My background inspired me to become an agricultural scientist to find solutions to improve rural family living conditions, especially for smallholder producers like my parents," Dr. Éveline Compaoré, a 2018 AWARD Fellow.
    https://bit.ly/3xQHhMV
    #AfricanStories

    'Is there hope for #agriculture? Yes have hope - in #innovation. And we need to realise the potential of the #youth & train them to bring out their technical talents.'

    Thats a wrap on our #AfricanStories event & what inspiring messages to end on. Thank you for joining us!

    Through community seed systems, we've trained #farmers to identify when seeds are contaminated, and supported them in forming a network to provide their certified seeds to other farmers.

    It's all about engaging farmers in their own solutions for Miriam Charimbu! #AfricanStories

    'A shout out to #young #women wanting to get into higher education - I did it despite my background. We can do it and we are the ones who must make the change - others cannot do it for us' - such a powerful final statement from Eveline from Burkina Faso 🇧🇫

    'My parting shot is that I believe #agriculture can create income, jobs for #youth and provide food. I believe all of us will have breakfast, lunch and dinner, so let us all embrace agriculture!' couldn't have said it better Miriam #AfricanStories

    How have the researchers pivoted their work during #COVID19? Fatou has moved to online engagements with #rural #women to exchange crop information, & Austin has used PPE to work with smaller farmer groups in Malawi 😷

    There is just 10 minutes left so do join us!⏲️

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    'I never just face a wall - there is always a way to go around it!'

    Despite the challenges she faces as a #woman researcher, Eveline maintains an attitude of #resilience so she can support farmers in the face of obstacles 💪 #AfricanStories

    WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

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