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More Stories about Science. More Women in Science - 29 January 2021

January is all about fresh beginnings and new year resolutions. After a year unlike any other, we at Mawazo can definitely promise you two things in 2021; more stories about research and science from the continent, and more programmes supporting African women in the sciences.

This International Women’s Day, Celebrate the Mawazo Learning Exchange Fellows - 8 March 2021

As we celebrate the 2021 International Women's Day (IWD) under the theme #ChooseToChallenge, we invite you to meet the 42 MLEx Fellows on our website, where you can read more about their work and connect with them. The MLEx Fellows, representing 8 different countries, are some of the best and brightest young African women at the forefront of exciting and innovative research projects in East Africa.

Only 6 hours to the African in the Ivory Virtual Discussion — 25 May 2021

In the middle of a pandemic, why are life-saving medicines being hoarded in richer countries? Can science help us achieve equity? What is needed to unlock Africa's potential to innovate?
This Africa Day, Tuesday May 25th 6:00-7:15pm (EAT), hear from African scientists, innovators and storytellers as we explore the persistent inequalities limiting who can do science - and who gets to benefit from its discoveries

A Change in Leadership at Mawazo. Meet the New Acting CEO - 26 August 2021

Dear Friends of Mawazo,

It is with great excitement that I announce my new role as the Acting CEO at Mawazo Institute. This announcement comes as we mark five years since Mawazo was founded and almost a year into my role as the Director of Programmes, which I will continue to hold. I am stepping into the position previously held by Mawazo co-founder, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, who has been leading the organisation since its founding.

Thank you for Supporting the Next Generation of African Female Leaders - 12 December 2021

The festive season goes hand in hand with giving. This year, we're inviting you to make a gift to Mawazo that supports women leaders like Peris Ambala, who is working towards eradicating zoonotic viruses in Africa through her research.