Mawazo Ideas Podcast
The Mawazo Ideas Podcast gives a public platform to Africans who are making an impact with their Big Ideas. In five seasons of the podcast, we have featured interviews with African experts in science and policy. We discuss their science journeys, climate change mitigation and conservation, and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the African continent.
In Season 6 of our podcast, we delve into the experiences of African women in research through six compelling episodes. We explore why these women choose to pursue a PhD, the dynamics of research mobility, and how they secure funding for their studies. Additionally, we examine the challenges of studying in politically unstable regions, the crucial role of community support, and the unique obstacles they face—from gendered issues and Black tax to balancing work and personal life. Join us as we uncover the diverse realities and inspiring journeys of African women scholars.
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How Climate Change impacts Food Security in sub-Saharan Africa
What is food security and why does it matter? Ensuring food security is one of the sustainable development goals - SDG 2 - which targets zero hunger. To help us understand the effects of climate change on food security in sub-Saharan Africa, we are joined by two experts, Yvonne Githiora and Maysoon Osman, who are both PhD students at the University of Nairobi.
Yvonne Githiora:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ygithiora%20
Twitter: @YvonneGithiora
Researchgate: Water Poverty In Kenya
Researchgate: Drivers of Change in Tropical Wetlands
Maysoon Osman:
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/maysoon-osman-93b11219a%20
Twitter: @MaysoonOsman
Website: http://www.icipe.org/capacity_building/students/maysoon-osman
Researchgate: Climate Variability and Change affecting Crop Yields in Gedaref State, Sudan
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