10 Best Nonprofits/Charities for Girls in STEM Education
Across the world, women remain underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Yet, studies show that when women and girls are equipped with STEM education, they not only improve
May 23, 2025
Grants & Scholarships for College Students: How African Women in STEM Are Finding Support
Getting into college is a big step. But paying for college can be hard, especially for young African women in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).
May 8, 2025
Empowering Educators for the Future: Highlights from the 2025 WAAW Foundation Kaduna STEM Teacher Training
Great teachers are the foundation of every strong education system. Today’s world is full of technology, so teachers need the right tools and knowledge required to keep pace with the
April 20, 2025
Akinfenwa at 50: One Man’s Birthday Gift is Changing 50 Lives in Africa
What if your next birthday could do more than just bring cake and candles—but create a legacy? That’s exactly what happened when Mr. Akingbade Akinfewa, a long-time friend and supporter
March 13, 2025
Empowering the Next Generation: Insights from our IWD Campaign
At WAAW Foundation, we believe in a future where every girl has the confidence, resources, and support to pursue STEM education and careers. The theme for this year’s International Women’s
February 25, 2025
5 African Women in STEM You Should Know (And How They Got There!)
Across Africa, women are making groundbreaking contributions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Despite challenges such as limited access to resources and gender bias, these women have carved out
February 6, 2025
Empowering STEM Education: WAAW Kaduna Teachers’ Training Program
The Importance of Education in Nation Building In Nigeria, the future of millions of children rests in the hands of educators who often lack the training and resources they need
December 24, 2024
Celebrating 2024: Our Top 10 Highlights of the Year
2024 has been an incredible year for us at WAAW Foundation and we want to take the last moment to reminisce on the past months. We’re grateful for the milestones
September 30, 2024
2024/2025 WAAW Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship
The Working to Advance STEM Education for African Women (WAAW) Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024/2025 undergraduate scholarship, designed to support and encourage African women to pursue degrees in
September 20, 2024
WAAW Foundation’s Fellows Summit 2024: Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
The Fellows Summit is designed to equip young women with the skills, knowledge, and networks needed to lead, innovate, and inspire in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.