The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) published the article to commemorate the International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Among other narratives, the article highlights the approach of the African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD) …...

African Women in Agricultural Research for Development (AWARD) has partnered with the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Sustainable Intensification and the United Nations Foundation toward an Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate  Innovation Sprint. Accelerating African Women’s Leadership in Climate…...

By: Cheryl Wambugu In a significant stride toward bridging the gender gap in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging Women in Science has unveiled its second Cohort. Spearheaded by AWARD, this initiative aims to…...

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) is announcing the Call for The AWARD Leadership Program for Emerging African Women in Science. This Call targets young women in science under 35 years of age and is open to all…...

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…...

As the world increasingly faces profound upheavals in its food systems exacerbated by pressure from climate change and other shocks, it is paramount to mobilize all available resources to strengthen the food systems. Rural women and girls play an unquestionable…...