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Meet a Daughter of the Dam Restoring Aquatic Ecosystems and Empowering Communities in Malawi
Gladys Chigamba, a research scientist and adjunct lecturer focusing on fisheries, describes herself as a ‘pure inbred’ having earned three degrees from the same institution, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR). Surprisingly, the choice to study fisheries was not her first one. She found herself on the fisheries list and struggled to change […]
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Call for Applications Now Open for the Inaugural Cohort of the African Women in Data Science Fellowship
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural African Women in Data Science Fellowship. This timely initiative responds to the growing demand for data-driven leadership to tackle the pressing challenges of food insecurity and climate change across Africa. We invite ambitious African women with foundational experience […]
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Transforming Climate Research Leadership in Africa
This report, on the outcomes and lessons from the One Planet Fellowship, offers a comprehensive look at the remarkable progress made over the past years. It highlights how the Fellowship has not only fostered scientific excellence and leadership but also bridged continents and generations, creating a vibrant community of experts with a shared vision of […]
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Redefining Aquaculture in Nigeria | Powering Planetary Change
“Powering Planetary Change: Climate Solutions for Africa, by Africa” is a groundbreaking documentary series produced by the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD). This series highlights innovative research interventions and scientific advancements led by African scientists, beneficiaries of the AWARD One Planet Fellowship Program. In this video, we feature Dr. Toyosi Igejongbo, an […]
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Photo Story- Collaborating with Farmers to give Soils a New Lease of Life
Ikabongo Mukumbuta’s research focuses on soil health management and ecosystem restoration. He is particularly interested in measuring greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agricultural soils and analyzing how climate change and on-farm practices influence these emissions. “I chose to study soil science because it is the foundation for agricultural production,” says Ikabongo, a 2021 One Planet […]
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Call for Applications Now Open For The Second Cohort of AWARD Climate Action (ACA) Fellowship
Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate Action The AWARD Climate Action (ACA) Fellowship seeks to achieve a twin goal of increasing the number of African women leading climate change action and catalyze production of climate solutions that work for women smallholders. The Fellowship is designed to address systemic gender inequalities and build the leadership and […]
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CGIAR Science Week 2025: AWARD Hosts Discussion To Unpack The Status of Women in African Agrifood Systems
By Florence Sipalla, Working in partnership with the CGIAR GENDER Accelerator, AWARD held a side event during the CGIAR Science Week that was held in April 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya. This event brought together a panel of experts to unpack the status of women in agrifood systems (AFS) in sub-Saharan Africa. This discussion was anchored […]
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AWARD at The CGIAR Science Week
The CGIAR and the Kenyan Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) brought together the world’s leading scientists and decision-makers in agriculture, climate, and health in Nairobi, Kenya, for the CGIAR Science Week. This gathering was a key moment to advance research and innovation, inspire action, and establish critical partnerships that can secure investment in sustainable […]
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Applications to the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship Now Closed
March 21, 2025 – The call to apply for the third cohort of the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship is now closed. The GRASP Fellowship seeks to build a vibrant, highly connected, and intergenerational network of African women policy professionals from diverse disciplines to drive policy change for equitable agri-food systems in sub-Saharan […]
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Application for The Young Impact Associates in Agrifood Systems Fellowship is now Closed
March 18, 2025 – The Call to apply for the 2025 Young Impact Associates (YIA) in Agrifood Systems Fellowship is now open. Are you a young African passionate about driving transformational change through data-driven decisions in African agrifood systems? Are you ready to make a difference? Measure impact – Create change – Transform Africa’s agrifood […]
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