Fostering an ecosystem where African women researchers feel seen and supported.
Our Mission
To support the big ideas of early-career women researchers and thought leaders in Africa to strengthen their research, public engagement, and influence on the development of the continent.
Our Vision
A world in which the voices and big ideas of African women researchers shape the future of the continent and the world.
We believe
Mawazo believes that (1) African women conducting PhDs are driven, creative, analytical and critical thinkers, and (2) as African women they bring a unique (and often forgotten) perspective and voice to research and development. We believe that they hold the key to driving innovative, holistic, sustainable development on the continent and beyond.
By equipping early-career African women researchers with essential non-technical skills, mentorship, and funding support (Mawazo Fellowship Programme), and using public engagement as well as strategic communications and partnerships with both academic and non-academic partners (Mawazo Voices Programme), we create and facilitate opportunities for them to become thought-leaders and change-makers in critical fields and sectors.
Our Values
By equipping early-career African women researchers with essential non-technical skills, mentorship, and funding support (Mawazo Fellowship Programme), and using public engagement as well as strategic communications and partnerships with both academic and non-academic partners (Mawazo Voices Programme), we create and facilitate opportunities for them to become thought-leaders and change-makers in critical fields and sectors.