African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has partnered with The Conversation Africa (TC-Africa) to offer immersive Science Communication training that will equip participants with the skills to write for popular media. The training, targeting AWARD Fellows, Fellows' Mentees,…...

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…...

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…...

#Repost: First published on AMAKA STUDIO   The outgoing Director of African Women in Agricultural Research and Development, speaks on why agricultural research is a game-changer and the key to ensuring Africa’s food security and safeguarding the future. For Wanjiru Kamau-Rutenberg,…...

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) joined the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, in Paris, from June 30 to July 2, 2021. The Forum brought together governments,…...

Repost: First published on Bizcommunity website The African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (Award) has released a report highlighting how gender-responsive agricultural research and development coupled with an intentional focus on addressing inequalities in access to innovations between men…...

Monday, May 10, 2021 —African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is excited to release a new publication highlighting some of the gender-responsive innovations enhancing agricultural research and development in Africa. The new publication, AgSpirations Volume 1, features inspiring…...