Building African

Female Leaders And Tech Innovators

Empowering African Women to become impactful leaders to benefit Africa
Building African

Female Leaders And Tech Innovators

Empowering African Women to become impactful leaders to benefit Africa
Welcome to Waaw Foundation

Who We Are

WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international non-profit organization (501(c) EIN: 20-8576703) founded in 2007.

Our Mission

To empower African women and girls to become transformative leaders through STEM Education Leadership, and Entrepreneurship training while making a significant impact on the world.

Our Vision

To create a world where African women are formidable global leaders, transforming lives through technology, science, and innovation.

Core Values

WAAW Foundation founder
Welcome to Waaw Foundation

Who We Are

WAAW (Working to Advance Science and Technology Education for African Women) Foundation is an international non-profit organization (501(c) EIN: 20-8576703) founded in 2007.

Our Mission

To empower African women and girls to become transformative leaders through STEM Education, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship training while making a significant impact on the world.

Our Vision

To create a world where African women are formidable global leaders, transforming lives through technology, science, and innovation.

Core Values

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“Your gift empowers women in Africa to use technology to innovate and solve problems in their communities. We enable self-help, not aid. We fund change, not charity….”

Volunteer

Volunteers are critical to the mission and growth of WAAW Foundation. Much of our success is attributed to the countless hours contributed by our volunteers. Volunteer

Partners

Partner with WAAW Foundation as we promote STEM education across Africa through a series of programs targeting female students in colleges, and other levels of education. Partner with us

Mentorship

The Scholarship Mentorship Program was launched in 2020 out of the scholarship program to develop female college students in Africa. Become a mentor

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How You Can Help

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Together We Can Make A Difference

Across Africa, talented young women are brimming with potential in STEM fields. Yet, due to educational and economic barriers, many lack the support to pursue these crucial careers. The WAAW Foundation is changing that.

Join our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you share our vision of a future where women are leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Then we want you on our team!

Explore our impact

Witnessing dreams become degrees is what drives us. Explore the impact of the WAAW Foundation and see how your support empowers African women to become the scientists, leaders, and innovators of tomorrow.

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