African Women in Science (AWIS)
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Strengthening women in science, management, and policy on the African Great Lakes
An IISD-ACARE Program
Hosted by IISD-ACARE, African Women in Science (AWIS) is a 10-month program designed by women, for women, to support the interests, needs, and goals of students and early-career scientists working on Africa’s large lakes and freshwater issues.
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We need YOU to help fund this program.
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Your gift to build the AWIS program will:
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Connect early-career scientists with mentors in their chosen field.
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Build these scientists’ professional capacity through expert training in leadership; media relations; writing for science, policy, and public outreach; and meeting facilitation.
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Cultivate a community of peer support to reduce isolation and attrition.
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Support participants in presenting their work at international conferences and integrating into the larger scientific community.
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Grow networks to strengthen freshwater research and policy.
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Directly benefit 18 scientists in this first cohort and each subsequent group of women.
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Strengthen scientific collaboration around 25% of the global freshwater supply.
Yes, I want to lift up women in science for the African Great Lakes and their tributaries!
Examples of what your gifts will help support:
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Help cover internet connection costs and tech support for an AWIS participant!
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Build the AWIS program, particularly in allowing the women to visit North America.
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Your gift will pay for a scientist to take part in the International Association of Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Conference, 2023!
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help connect early-career women scientists with mentors in their area of work!
A gift of $5,000 will fully fund one early-career scientist’s AWIS participation this year!
All U.S. donations are tax exempt in the U.S. ACARE is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
If you are an organization or business that would like to donate financially, in-kind, or otherwise, please contact us.
All donations from the United States are tax deductible.