Bridging the Gap: Empowering Women from Minoritized Groups in Ethiopian Science through Culturally Responsive Mentorship and Outreach

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PPROJECT SUMMARY

Project name

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Women from Minoritized Groups in Ethiopian Science through Culturally Responsive Mentorship and Outreach

Project short name

DIS-0000000397

Project phase

I

Partner(s)/ country(ies)

Biochemical Society, Diversity in Science, UK and Arba Minch University (AMU)

AUM code

Res/Com/Pro/ CSSH /059/25

AMU project coordinating office

CSSH, Publication and Grant Management

Project type

Research and Community Development      

Project implementation location

Arba Minch

Target communities

Minoritized Women

AMU-Project coordinator

Dr. Hailay Tesfay Gebremariam

AMU-Principal investigator

Dr. Hailay Tesfay Gebremariam

Total budget (Euro)

572.80

Project Period

Start date: 8/16/2025   End date: 7/16/2026

Financial reporting period

Annually

Project finance management office

Non-AMU finance & budget admin

Progress reporting period

Annually

Contact person

Dr. Hailay Tesfay hailay.tesfayThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Ethiopia's scientific progress hinges on actively including diverse perspectives, yet significant barriers impede women from minoritized backgrounds in STEM. These groups, defined by intersecting factors like ethnicity, language, disability, and socio-economic status, face limited access to education and resources. This underrepresentation in Ethiopian scientific institutions and leadership stifles the nation's innovation potential. Addressing this requires strategic information sharing through national networks like the Ethiopian Academy of Sciences, women in STEM associations, disability advocates, regional organizations, and universities, alongside international partners such as OWSD and UNESCO. A key solution is a Culturally Responsive Mentorship and Outreach Program, pairing culturally attuned mentors with early-career women and inspiring girls through localized workshops, relatable role models, relevant resources, and community engagement, creating sustainable pathways for their success in Ethiopian science.