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OWSD has been working hard in Africa since 1997 to improve the number and quality of women scientists. Our first President, Lydia Makubu was from Swaziland. Our fellowships programme has provided full PhD scholarships to over 270 women from sub-Saharan Africa. We have 53 host institutes in 16 African countries..

Africa

Coordinator: Olubukola Babalola

There is so much scientific knowledge and talent to be harnessed in Africa.

3380 Members

110 PhD Fellows

160 PhD Graduates

7 Early Career Fellows

11 Awardees

47 Countries

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Countries

Nigeria

1721 Members

11 PhD Fellows

47 PhD Graduates

7 Awardees

The OWSD Nigeria National Chapter was founded in 2010 and is based at the Department of Physics, University of Uyo. There are six sub-chapters based at Oau Ife, Ibadan, Covenant, Ekiti State, Kogi State and Benin universities. www.owsdng.org

Contact person:

DR. (MRS.) ENO E. ITUEN
enoeituen@uniuyo.edu.ng

Oluwayemi Olanike Esther Onawumi

Chemical Sciences

Chidiebere Igwebuike

Engineering sciences

Olayinka Olajumoke Amujoyegbe

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Deborah Kajewole

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Adaora Nwadiobimma Osegbo

Biological Systems and Organisms

Ndidi Monica Ejoh

Women, science and development

Nwachukwu Chidinma Adaku Nwachukwu

Agricultural Sciences

Joyce Idomeh

Biological Systems and Organisms

South Africa

242 Members

1 PhD Graduate

1 Awardee

The Organization for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD) South African National Chapter is hosted by the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). It was inaugurated in 2009 and is made up of a group of OWSD International members in South Africa who aim to increase and promote female participation in Science and Technology (S&T) professions, in scientific leadership, and in decision-making processes at the national level. https://www.owsdsa.org.za/

Contact person:

Ms Elzarie Swanepoel, Liaison Officer for Gender - Science, Technology and Innovation, ASSAf
elzarie@assaf.org.za
T.+27 123496605

Kenya

207 Members

10 PhD Fellows

16 PhD Graduates

The OWSD Kenya National Chapter was established in August 2014. Its primary focus is on mentorship and encouragement of girls and women in Science and Technology. It is also involved in partnerships with the private sector, networking and capacity-building of members through regular meetings and activities, including the organization of OWSD regional conferences. www.owsdkenya.org.

Contact person:

Zipporah Wanjiku
owsdke@gmail.com

Esther Maina

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Esther Mambo

Biological Systems and Organisms

Wanzila Usyu Mutinda

Agricultural Sciences

Margaret Gathoni

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Sandra Yucabett Odera

Computing and Information Technology

Fridah N Nyakundi

Social and Economic Sciences

Eunice Musyoka

Computing and Information Technology

Martha Wangu Musyoka

Agricultural Sciences

Cameroon

183 Members

18 PhD Fellows

19 PhD Graduates

2 Early Career Fellows

1 Awardee

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Ghana

162 Members

7 PhD Fellows

6 PhD Graduates

1 Awardee

Originally established in 1988, the Ghana National Chapter was re-launched in November 2018. It organizes workshops and other activities to develop the careers of female scientists. It also promotes the visibility of OWSD programmes and activities in local high schools to encourage young women to take up studies in the sciences. It is based at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Contact person:

Vivian Etsiapa Boamah
etsiapa@yahoo.com

Bernice Boafoaa Gyapong

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Dorice Berkoh

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Shemmira Yunus

Mariam El Boakye-Gyasi

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Elizabeth Von-Kiti

Engineering sciences

Esther Odofoley Sakyi-Dawson

Agricultural Sciences

Josephine Ahenkorah

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Cynthia A. Adinortey

Biological Systems and Organisms

Zimbabwe

138 Members

15 PhD Fellows

10 PhD Graduates

The OWSD Zimbabwe National Chapter, hosted at the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences, was launched in November 2018. Among its objectives are: to facilitate research collaborations nationally and internationally; to initiate research projects relevant to national development; to familiarize members with patent procedures and other aspects of entrepreneurship; and to generate scholarship funding for girls to study science.

Contact person:

Fortunate Farirai
owsdzimbabwe@gmail.com

Danai Tavonga Zhou

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Lorna Mamvura

Chemical Sciences

Pimpernel Garanganga

Chemical Sciences

Ruvaraishe Tapera

Social and Economic Sciences

Sanele Michelle Mnkandla

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Tutsirai Philda Mufunde

Interdisciplinary

Ruvarashe Nyaruwata

Engineering sciences

Georgina Nyawo

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Tanzania

135 Members

5 PhD Fellows

8 PhD Graduates

2 Early Career Fellows

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Siana Nkya

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Firma Kisika

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Beatrice Byalugaba

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Theopista Lotto

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Hilda Mwakatumbula

Computing and Information Technology

Debora Charles Kajeguka

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Germana Mlay

Mariam Evarist

Engineering sciences

Uganda

74 Members

3 PhD Fellows

11 PhD Graduates

1 Awardee

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Ethiopia

66 Members

9 PhD Fellows

8 PhD Graduates

2 Early Career Fellows

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Rwanda

61 Members

9 PhD Fellows

3 PhD Graduates

The OWSD Rwanda National Chapter is hosted by the Rwandan Association of Woman in Science and Engineering. It promotes women’s participation in STEM professions, scientific leadership, and decision making processes, by providing local training and seminars, conducting school outreach, organizing events for members to share their research, and other activities. https://www.facebook.com/STEMWomenRwanda/

Contact person:

Dr. Emelyne Gasana Umunoza
emygasana@gmail.com
T.+250788896323

Senegal

41 Members

2 PhD Fellows

1 PhD Graduate

1 Early Career Fellow

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Mauritius

38 Members

1 PhD Graduate

The OWSD Mauritius National Chapter was launched in February 2018 and is hosted by the Food and Agricultural Research Extension Institute (FAREI). The National Chapter works to enable its members to access research training, career development and networking opportunities that OWSD offers to women scientists throughout the developing world at different stages of their career.

Contact person:

Devika Saddul
womeninsciencemauritius@gmail.com

Bibi Zaynab Toorabally

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Rubina Bunjun

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Magalutcheemee Ramuth

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Teenah Jutton

Social and Economic Sciences

Hudaa Neetoo

Agricultural Sciences

Lydia Rhyman

Chemical Sciences

Brinda Ramasawmy

Social and Economic Sciences

Asma Zaynah Dhunny

Malawi

35 Members

1 PhD Fellow

3 PhD Graduates

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Zambia

34 Members

2 PhD Fellows

3 PhD Graduates

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Benin

30 Members

1 PhD Fellow

6 PhD Graduates

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Fernande Honfo

Agricultural Sciences

Yann Christie Sissinto Adjovi

Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology

Azongnide Gbèdotchitché Gwladys

Agricultural Sciences

Etotépé A. Sogbohossou

Agricultural Sciences

Chadare Flora Josiane

Agricultural Sciences

Eunice Nago

Agricultural Sciences

Sherifath Mama Chabi

Agricultural Sciences

Pelagie Boko

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Swaziland

27 Members

1 PhD Graduate

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Madagascar

23 Members

3 PhD Fellows

1 PhD Graduate

There is no OWSD national chapter in this country at present. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Seheno Andriantsaralaza

Biological Systems and Organisms

Santatra Ravelomanantsoa Santatra

Biological Systems and Organisms

Hasina Marie Irèna RAKOTONIRIANA

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Raharinaivo Lovasoa Rina

Biological Systems and Organisms

Lova Marline

Biological Systems and Organisms

Sitraka Andrianony

Interdisciplinary

Rajonhson Dora Murielle

Biological Systems and Organisms

Razafinarivo Ravo Nantenaina Gabriella

Engineering sciences

OTHER COUNTRIES

163 Members

Here are all the countries in this region that currently have less than 20 members. To find out more about setting up a national chapter please read the National Chapter Guidelines.

Irumva Vanessa

Biological Systems and Organisms

Maryse Dadina Nkoua Ngavouka

Congo, Republic

NaDoris Nador

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

Success stories

"I owe ‘what’, ‘who’ and ‘where’ I am in my career and professional practice today to OWSD because without the PHD Fellowship, all my achievements today would have been nothing but bleak"

Baba Marycelin

Biological Systems and Organisms

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The OWSD award helped me not only to become the researcher I am today, but also to become a leader in research.

Banu Salina Parvin

Agricultural Sciences

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OWSD fellowship represents a real empowering difference in my life and career

Basaleem Huda

Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences

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Winning this award opened many doors for me. It has led to success in acquiring local funding.

Badal Simone

Chemical Sciences

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OWSD's guidance and support allowed me to uncover hidden courage and realize aspects of myself that I never thought I possessed.

Mohamed Elhag Muna

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The long-awaited dream

Bancole W. Bernice Armelle

Agricultural Sciences

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I really want to do something for my country. Being part of the Sudan national chapter has given me that chance.

Saad Dalia

Chemical Sciences

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All this has broadened my knowledge for this domain of science, gave me an open mind and also allowed me to learn many things.

Dzesse Tekouo Christelle Noelle

Chemical Sciences

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“Am very proud to say that I am encouraging other Cameroonian female scientists to apply for the OWSD fellowship programme and some of them have obtained the grant."

Nyamen Mbong Linda Dyorisse

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" I can boldly declare that OWSD rewarded my brilliance thus giving me recognition and confidence in my professional arena and placed me in national and international scientific communities.”

Mahfuza Mahfuza Begum

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When I got my OWSD fellowship, it was an amazing feeling. Before getting the letter, my academic career was a dream, the letter made it possible.

Eassa Nashwa

Physics

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