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 […]

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 […]

Gender Disparities in Dietary Intake Among Adolescents in Abia State, Nigeria: A call for Policy Action

Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate-Smart Agriculture in Machinga District, Malawi: Policy Opportunities

Review of Key Agricultural Extension Policies in Kenya and Siaya County for Gender Responsiveness

Women’s Involvement in Uganda’s Agricultural Finance Policy Processes: Barriers and Opportunities

Achievements and Shortcomings of Nigeria’s National Gender Policy in Agriculture: A Call to Action

Gender and Food Safety: Addressing Hidden Challenges in Uganda’s Urban Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Markets

Gender Responsiveness of Uganda’s Agrifood Systems Policies: Gaps and Call to Action for Improved Food Safety

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 […]