OWSD Zimbabwe Chapter

Let's go ladies. Team Africa.

We are thrilled to introduce the top 3 winners of the Africa region Short Talks, Big Impacts competition for 2026! A big congratulations to Bernadette Jani (Zimbabwe) - 1st place, Louisa Muparuri (Zimbabwe) - 2nd place, and Pamela Chogo (Tanzania) - 3rd place, who all impressed with compelling 3 minute presentations of their research.

The top two presenters will be moving on to compete in the Global Finale on March 11 against the top two finalists from the other regions.

If you missed this exciting competition, check it out on our YouTube channel at: https://youtu.be/ishmDyWW7gc

Don't miss next week's regional competition for Latin America and the Caribbean on Wednesday, February 25 - register now at: https://unesco-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ex2dudtYSoiK8Zuug_tMjw

Congratulations to our OWSD Zimbabwe members who won the Short Talks Big Impacts Africa leg for 2026. Join us for Globals where they will continue to carry on representing us and taking science from Zimbabwe to the world. Well done ladies.

OWSD members share about what the sisterhood and network of OWSD means to them and how it helps advance different pertinent SDGs such as 5: Gender Equality; 4: Quality education; 10 Reduced inequalities; 9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. By offering women in STEM a support system of resources, networks and opportunities, OWSD is giving women in STEM a place to carve their niche of influence and change their countries.

OWSD members at the 7th General Assembly and International Conference in Bogotá tell us what OWSD means to them! #womeninscience #MujeresEnCiencia #owsdga2025

🌍 OWSD Zimbabwe Pilot Study: Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in STEM! 🔬✨

We recently wrapped up 5 impactful outreach sessions under the OWSD Pilot Study, reaching brilliant young minds and igniting their passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)!

📍 Schools Visited:

Monte Cassino, Arundel, Eveline Girls High, Roosevelt and Melrite School

These outreaches created safe spaces for young girls to dream, question, and aspire to become future scientists, innovators, and change-makers. From engaging conversations to powerful mentorship moments, the energy was electric, and the hope is real!

💡 Our Goal: To inspire, empower, and support more young women to pursue STEM careers and break barriers in science and innovation across Zimbabwe.

A big thank you to all facilitators, school heads, students, and the OWSD Zimbabwe Chapter for making this pilot study a success! Let’s keep lighting the fire for women in STEM 🔥👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍💻