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Celebrating the Women Advancing Equality and Sustainability
Kenyan AWARD country chapter members at a school outreach program in Naivasha, Kenya As we commemorate the 2022 International Women’s Day, we at AWARD celebrate the contribution of women researchers accelerating agricultural-driven prosperity for Africa throughout March. We will also celebrate our partners and other change actors coming together to spotlight gender inequities and their […]
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AgSpirations by AWARD Episode 3: Scaling institutional policies to drive countrywide gender-responsive agriculture
In this episode, we had a conversation with Dr. Mandefro Nigussie to discuss how we can scale institutional policies to drive countrywide gender-responsive agriculture. Dr. Mandefro Nigussie is an Agricultural Researcher and the State Minister for Agricultural Development at the Ministry of Agriculture in Ethiopia. Until 2020, he was the Director General at the Ethiopian […]
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Top 10 Resources on Increasing the Numbers and Experiences of Women in Science
Want to understand and contribute toward bridging the gender gap in science? Here are some of our top recommended resources containing lessons for advancing women’s careers in science and strategies for plugging the persisting gender gap in science. As we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we recognize that science is […]
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Dr. Susan Kaaria Appointed as AWARD Director
Monday, February 7, 2022— African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is excited to announce the appointment of its new Director, Dr. Susan Kaaria, effective February 21, 2022. A Kenyan national, Dr. Kaaria brings more than 20 years of experience in international development, working with a range of international organizations promoting gender equality and […]
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Announcing the AWARD Women’s Leadership and Management Course
The COVID-19 pandemic challenged the world to fundamentally shift every aspect of life, including how people interacted personally and professionally. The shift saw the rise and uptake of virtual platforms for meetings and remote working, making effective leadership even more critical. From navigating economic uncertainty to food insecurity to assuring the health and well-being of […]
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One Planet Fellowship Laureate Candidates Publish New Research on Gender and Climate Change
Recently, six One Planet Laureate Candidates published two peer-reviewed articles addressing gender inclusion in agriculture under the changing climate and climate change adaptation and mitigation in sub-Saharan Africa. Read more
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An AWARD Fellow’s Commitment to Improving Nutrition in Rwanda
When Dr. Marguerite Niyibituronsa was selected for the prestigious AWARD Fellowship in 2015, she was on a mission to strengthen her ability to help the Rwandese population improve their nutrition. She aspired to obtain a doctoral degree to advance her career and enhance her research and leadership skills. Six years later, she realized her dream, […]
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AWARD Releases an Updated Refreshed Strategy
The refreshed strategy outlines AWARD’s continued commitment to advancing inclusive agricultural research and development on the continent Wednesday, October 27, 2021 —African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is moving into an exciting phase, guided by its refreshed strategy. The refreshed strategy reflects lessons learned from the first half of the AWARD strategy 2017-2022 […]
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An Afternoon of Storytelling by Researchers: Inspiring stories of African Agriculture
On December 3, 2021, African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) hosted an interactive virtual storytelling session with leading African experts on issues of food security ranging from soil fertility to seed systems and plant protection. With stories ranging from a soil scientist’s realization of the challenges posed by soil infertility to a biotechnologist’s […]
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Cultivating Agricultural Research Excellence in the Middle of a Pandemic
In July 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic peaked and wreaked havoc worldwide, 2018, AWARD Fellow Dr. Abla Déla Mondedji arrived in Montpelier, France, for her Advanced Science Training (AST) at the French Agricultural Research Centre for International Development (CIRAD). She describes her five-month experience as enlightening. Dr. Abla, an Associate Professor at the Faculty of […]
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