Stand With Science. Stand With Women. Stand With Fresh Water

In a world where collaboration, inclusion and scientific excellence matter more than ever, our work on the African Great Lakes is leading the way through:

• Global collaboration

• Women’s leadership

• Scientific integrity

Your donation directly protects lakes, supports women scientists, and strengthens evidence-based environmental decision-making across 10 African Great Lakes countries.

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 early-career scientists working on Africa’s freshwater issues. AWIS aims to ensure more researchers are best equipped to protect North America and Africa’s Great Lakes—critical sources of food, clean water, and secure employment for tens of millions of people. 

Traditionally, women have been denied access to positions in freshwater science. Sadly, this means their unique perspectives are missing from critical solutions to environmental problems. But YOU can help.

Your gift will:  

• Support the 2026 cohort of African Women in Science fellows

• Strengthen local Advisory Groups taking action on pollution, fisheries collapse, and water safety

• Build scientific capacity where it is most urgently needed

• Ensure women scientists have the tools, mentorship, and visibility they deserve

Your gift will be used by IISD to support these participants and projects as it helps administer the African Women in Science program.

If your company or organization is interested in helping to build the AWIS program, please contact Erin Bend.