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In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, SWIS Africa was honored to be invited to join a live television panel discussion on News Central TV ’s One SLOT  program. The conversation went beyond celebration and recognition—it asked a bold and necessary question: Are African women simply participating in STEM, or are they reshaping how science is governed and funded across the continent? Hosted by Mazino Appeal , the discussion brought together leadi

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was vibrantly celebrated at the Bison Regional Fair hosted at Holy Cross School  in Winnipeg —an inspiring gathering organized by Dr. Anju Bajaj . The event brought together students, educators, and organizations committed to advancing opportunities for girls in STEM. SWIS Africa was proud to partner with Dr. Bajaj for this impactful celebration, joining a powerful lineup of organizations dedicated to empowering young minds.

Students learning during the SWIS ART Program at CMU Africa SWIS Africa continues to champion African women in STEM through the SWIS Africa Research Training Program (SWIS ART) —a transformative initiative designed to strengthen research communication, confidence, and visibility. In partnership with the Carnegie Mellon University Africa Women in Tech Club , the second phase of the SWIS ART project was successfully delivered as a dynamic hybrid personal branding workshop. Brid

The Shaping African Women in STEM Africa Awards 2025 was successfully held on December 22nd from 4 PM, bringing together an inspiring community of leaders, innovators, students, professionals, and supporters committed to advancing women in STEM. The event created a powerful space to celebrate excellence, recognize impact, and amplify the voices of African women and allies driving change across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Ev

When I first dipped my toes into the vast ocean of STEM, I felt like a tiny boat navigating waves of complex theories and endless data. But then, I discovered the power of structured learning through scientific research training. It was like finding a lighthouse guiding me through the fog. If you’re passionate about science, technology, engineering, or math, and want to sharpen your skills, this journey might just be the one you need. Let me share why embracing STEM training

When I first dipped my toes into the vast ocean of STEM, I felt like a tiny boat navigating through waves of data, experiments, and endless possibilities. It was thrilling, yes, but also daunting. How do you chart a course in such a vast sea? The answer, I found, lies in STEM research education and the invaluable experience of scientific research training . These tools don’t just teach you the ropes; they empower you to build your own ship and sail confidently toward your dr

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In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, Success Waymarks Foundation, in collaboration with SWIS Africa, Tech Girls Club, and Deeper Life High School (DLHS), hosted a powerful virtual event. This inspiring gathering reached over 1,000 girls across 24 DLHS campuses in Nigeria. The Theme: Girls as Everyday Leaders Themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls as Everyday Leaders,” the event provided an empowering platform for young girls. They learned,

On October 10, 2025, Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) launched the SWIS Empowerment Program at Oladipo Alayande School of Science (OASOS), Oke Bola, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. The launch event, themed “Empowering Young Leaders to Explore Meaningful Future Careers,” marked the beginning of a transformative journey to inspire, educate, and empower secondary school students—especially young girls—to dream bigger and pursue purpose-driven careers. A Return to Inspire

Raising Foundations of Generation Impacts (RFGImpact) in partnership with SWIS Africa , proudly hosted the SPELBEC Science Spelling Bee...

We are excited to announce the relaunch of our Student Empowerment Project  at Oladipo Alayande School of Science (OASOS), Ibadan , the...

We are thrilled to announce that Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa)  has been featured in the 2025–2026 New England Biolabs...

On August 29, 2025, MaryEmpowers, founded by Mary Obiechina, in collaboration with Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa), proudly...

Dr. Vera Onana Adebona is a woman of many passions and talents, with a journey that beautifully blends science, advocacy, and community....

In a world where academic excellence is often seen as the only measure of success, SWIS Africa is expanding the conversation, especially...

Six months ago, SWIS Africa and HortiNigeria came together for a project that has since left an unforgettable mark—not only on the women...

Samuel presenting at NEB Headquaters in Ipswich In a recent invitation to speak at the headquarters of New England Biolabs (NEB) in...

In an inspiring partnership between Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) and Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU Africa), a...

This month, something truly special happened for the SWIS Africa team. Our Co-founder, Samuel Ogunsola, visited the headquarters of New...

We are thrilled to announce a proud and historic moment for the SWIS Africa community — our visionary founder, Samuel Ogunsola , has been...