African Women in Agricultural Research and Development launched its new five-year strategy, 2023-2027, on November 9, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya. Marking 15 years since our founding, the strategy's launch signifies the continued pursuit of our promise to contribute to agriculture-driven…...

Ms. Kezzy Besa, a One Planet Learning Partner from Zambia, displays her Purpose RoadMap during the One Planet Fellowship Launch, Networking, and Training Week held from March 24-30, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya Women are underrepresented in leadership positions in science,…...

Women may be the key to tackling the climate crisis. But worldwide, they're inhibited in action, mitigation, and justice. Dr. Susan Kaaria, Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), was a guest on TRT World, unpacking the…...

In marking the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Dr. Susan Kaaria, the Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), spoke to University World News about AWARD’s work and shared her perspectives on the role of…...

Ms Dorothy Mukhebi, the immediate former Deputy of Operations at African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), has retired after 15 years with AWARD and more than four decades working with various international and regional organizations in agricultural research…...

In a candid conversation with the Panafrican Agriculture magazine, Dr. Susan Kaaria,  AWARD Director, discussed the persistent barriers that hinder women from meaningful contributions to agriculture. She notes that while there has been some progress in addressing gender inequality, for…...

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…...

#Repost: First posted in the Economist At African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), we envision a robust, resilient, and gender-responsive agricultural innovation system working to drive prosperity and food and nutrition security for Africa. We are seeking an innovative…...