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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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Commemorating the 2025 International Women’s Day
The CGIAR Gender Equality and Inclusion Accelerator and African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) convened an event with the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and CIFOR-ICRAF to mark International Women’s Day 2025. The event was held on March 7, 2025, from 9.30 to 11.00 am and Live Streamed. The theme for International Women’s […]
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Of Dreams and Resilience: Dr. Evelyn Asante Yeboah’s Journey to the Peak of Science
In a world where balancing roles—especially for women in the workplace and academia—can often feel like an impossible juggling act, the story of Dr. Evelyn Asante Yeboah, a 2011 AWARD Fellow, and a natural resources scientist, shines as a beacon of hope and inspiration. Evelyn’s journey to her PhD began in 2011 during the Mentoring […]
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New Fellowship on Gendered Climate Action admits its 47 Inaugural Fellows
African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) announces the selection of 47 female professionals working on climate solutions into its Climate Action Fellowship. February 3, NAIROBI- A new Fellowship seeking to achieve a twin goal of increasing the number of African women leading climate change action and catalyzing production of climate solutions that work […]
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Call for Applications Closed: AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences
The Call for the 2025 AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Agricultural Sciences opens Investing in high-potential African women in agricultural sciences under the age of 35 years December 12, 2024— African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is announcing the Call for The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in […]
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One Planet Fellowship: European supervisor Dr. Rossana Henriques’ mission to Togo
The One Planet Fellowship, implemented by the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD) is fostering a network of African and European scientific researchers to lead scientific interventions. This inspiring video by the Agropolis Fondation, highlights Togo’s Kossi Lorimpo Adjah, a One Planet Laureate who conducted his Advanced Science Training (AST) placement in Ireland, and his […]
Read MoreOne Planet Fellowship: European supervisor Dr. Rossana Henriques’ mission to Togo
The One Planet Fellowship, implemented by the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD) is fostering a network of African and European scientific researchers to lead scientific interventions. This inspiring video by the Agropolis Fondation, highlights Togo’s Kossi Lorimpo Adjah, a One Planet Laureate who conducted his Advanced Science Training (AST) placement in Ireland, […]
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Better Seeds, Local Veggie Revolution in Benin | 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 Pamela Afokpe, a manager […]
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Rooted Progress: Boosting Taro and Cocoyam Farming in Togo | 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 Damigou Bammite, a researcher […]
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