The Women in Agriculture Leadership Program, implemented by African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) under the Africa-Australia Partnership was officially launched in Nairobi. Held in Nairobi at the World Agroforestry campus, the event convened Directors General and institutional…...

Africa’s agrifood systems are under increasing pressure to show results that are both inclusive and measurable. As a result, there is a growing need for professionals who can gather evidence, share findings clearly, and support decisions that promote fair and…...

Data science is increasingly shaping decision-making across the food system, from the household to the highest levels of policymaking. Critical challenges like climate change, resource constraints, and technological advances are reshaping how we imagine the future of agriculture, climate resilience,…...

December 16, 2025 - The call to apply for the She Leads African Food Futures (SHEAF) Fellowship is now closed. The Fellowship targets applicants from Kenya, Malawi, and Senegal for an immersive career development program that will integrate leadership development,…...

AWARD has onboarded 30 African women scientists into the inaugural cohort of the Women in Data Science Fellowship, a pilot initiative designed to cultivate and empower a growing pipeline of African women who are addressing challenges in agrifood systems and…...

Dr. Alice, Murage, an AWARD Mentor, was recently appointed as the new Deputy Director for Crops for the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). She describes the appointment as a pivotal moment both personally and professionally. In this conversation,…...

Across Africa, there is a growing awareness of the need for inclusive and gender­ responsive policies in agriculture. However, according to the 2023 Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System (ReSAKSS) Annual Trends and Outlook Report, many institutions, particularly Ministries…...

We are pleased to welcome the third cohort of 50 dynamic African women into the Gender Responsive Agriculture Systems Policy (GRASP) Fellowship for an immersive career development journey that will combine leadership development, technical excellence and mentoring. The 50 policy…...

Adikath Abiola is an agricultural economist who grew up in an urban area in Benin’s capital city, Cotonou. She holds the position of Officer in charge of the professionalization of cooperatives and professional organizations in Benin’s Ministry of Agriculture. She…...

Jackline Makokha believes that rigorous, scientific data well analyzed and packaged is critical in highlighting the fundamental importance of gender considerations in climate action.   Born in rural Kenya’s Western region, Jackline is the youngest of three girls. Her parents were…...