In our commitment to our vision of robust, resilient, gender-responsive agri-food systems driving Africa’s inclusive prosperity, we recognize the need for transformative leadership equipped to unlock the potential of agricultural research and development. That is why we are excited to…...

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), through its Fellowship initiatives, is building a pool of African women to be effective and influential agricultural research leaders capable of generating innovations that respond to smallholders' needs. For the past 14…...

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,…...

In 2015, the UN General Assembly set out the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, outlining 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a blueprint for a better and sustainable future. At the heart of achieving these SDGs is the vital role…...

We are delighted to announce the selection of exceptional young women to participate in an immersive leadership program that seeks to enhance their ability to lead and innovate in the scientific world. Selected from a pool of more than 770…...

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD), in collaboration with the CGIAR Generating Evidence and New Directions for Equitable Results (GENDER) Platform, is announcing the Call for the CGIAR Gender Researchers’ Leadership and Mentoring Program. Targeting mid-career gender researchers…...

Commemorating this year's International Women's day theme calling for collective action to #choosetochallenge, AWARD's country chapters, Nigerian Women in Agricultural Research and Development (NiWARD), and  Zambian Women in Agricultural Research and Development (ZaWARD), partnered toward a webinar to strengthen their…...

We are excited to announce our new cutting-edge virtual learning program focusing on women and leadership. As the world continues to experience severe disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, effective leadership is not only essential but urgent. From navigating economic…...