The African Network for Women in Astronomy (AfNWA) is an initiative that aims to connect women working in astronomy and related fields in Africa. It was established in September 2020 as one of the committees under AfAS. With AfNWA we would like to guarantee future participation of girls and women at all levels in astronomy and science developments in Africa. Our main objectives are improving the status of women in science in Africa, and using astronomy to inspire more girls to do STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
AfNWA – AfAS Call for seed funding for projects focusing on empowering girls from disadvantaged communities.
The African Network of Women in Astronomy (AfNWA), a sub-committee of the African Astronomical Society (AfAS), in collaboration with the AfAS Education and Outreach Committee and with a contribution from the l’Académie Royale de Belgique through the “Prix Baron Nicolet” awarded to Dr. Gabriela Gilli (IAA-CSIC, Spain) is opening a call for seed funding to support outreach activities carried out in Africa focused on the use of astronomy and STEM to empower girls living in disadvantaged communities and circumstances (e.g, in areas affected by past or present conflict, remote and rural areas, non-formal settlements, refugee camps, IDP settlements, out-of-school girls, under-age mothers, etc.). The funding available is in fact “seed funding” with 250 – 400 euros per project. If this funding can support the activities you are carrying out in your communities and/or help you to start new initiatives, please fill in this form and contact us.
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