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Winnie Nakiyingi
@WinnieNakiyingi
Statistics | Education | Research | STEM | Science Diplomacy | Founder @WordsAfrica
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https://wordsthatcount.org/ 27-01-2014 12:18:02
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'I am also motivated by strong women like Michelle Obama and Neeeeema (a trailblazer for African women in the #digitalspace ). Their stories remind me that anything is achievable with #determination & hard work' ~ Daphne Nakabugo.
#empowermentthroughstories #africanvoices
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'I grew up in Kinshasa during the 1998 war. As a 7yo, the echoes of #conflict & war became my haunting backdrop. Why was my country mired in instability & poverty despite its rich #naturalresources ?' ~ Rebecca Mbaya.
#empowermentthroughstories #africanwomen #femaleinnovators
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Congratulations to Salome Maswime on the recognition of her work in Global Surgery by Association of Surgeons of Uganda (ASOU). Prof. Maswime is the Head of Global Surgery at UCT, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist & the President of South African Clinician Scientists Society.
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#celebratingwomen
![Words That Count (@WordsAfrica) on Twitter photo 2024-04-03 07:52:26 Congratulations to @MrsMaswime on the recognition of her work in Global Surgery by @ASOU_Official. Prof. Maswime is the Head of Global Surgery at @UCT_news, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist & the President of @ClinicianSouth. About her; wordsthatcount.org/ever-heard-of-… #celebratingwomen Congratulations to @MrsMaswime on the recognition of her work in Global Surgery by @ASOU_Official. Prof. Maswime is the Head of Global Surgery at @UCT_news, an Obstetrician & Gynaecologist & the President of @ClinicianSouth. About her; wordsthatcount.org/ever-heard-of-… #celebratingwomen](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GKOXmLzXsAA0fPm.jpg)
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'Work-life balance, especially in #businessdevelopment , can be tough for women who juggle #caregiving duties. Learning effective #timemanagement & task prioritization is crucial for me in managing these challenges' ~ Ibtissam Rebai.
#empowermentthroughstories #resilience #women
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Congratulations to Chikondi Peno 🇲🇼, Postdoctoral Associate at Yale School of Public Health, on receiving the Robert Austrian Award at the ISPPD Meeting in Cape Town. Her journey teaches us that it's okay to be #passionate about biology & not want to be a #medicaldoctor .
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![Words That Count (@WordsAfrica) on Twitter photo 2024-03-30 08:21:46 Congratulations to @Chiko_peno, Postdoctoral Associate at @YaleSPH, on receiving the Robert Austrian Award at the ISPPD Meeting in Cape Town. Her journey teaches us that it's okay to be #passionate about biology & not want to be a #medicaldoctor. More; wordsthatcount.org/im-an-agent-of… Congratulations to @Chiko_peno, Postdoctoral Associate at @YaleSPH, on receiving the Robert Austrian Award at the ISPPD Meeting in Cape Town. Her journey teaches us that it's okay to be #passionate about biology & not want to be a #medicaldoctor. More; wordsthatcount.org/im-an-agent-of…](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GJ54G5zXEAEVNyU.jpg)
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'As a child, I always had a curious mind, intrigued by #numbers & patterns but people only recommended careers in medicine/finance. #Tech never came up' ~ Susan Gatura.
We need #visibility of all career paths on the entire #stem spectrum.
#empowermentthroughstories #stem careers
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As part of the 2023 WIA Philanthropy Young Leaders Series, our 2013 alumna Winnie Nakiyingi will be speaking to BBC News (World) Journalist, Lisa-Marie Misztak about her work in STEM, founding Words That Count!
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Kunda Kambaso was my student during my tenure as a Teaching Assistant at AIMS Ghana. I remember her endless quest for #knowledge & passion to make a difference in her life. I am very proud of who she is today!
#courageouswomen #EmpowermentThroughStories #womeninSTEM #Zambia
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Congrats to 𝐑𝐞𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐍tiriwaa 🌍, a 2024 Max Thabiso Edkins #ClimateAmbassador for the Global Youth Climate Network! She holds a #phd in Sustainable Energy Technologies from KNUST, sponsored by the Government of Ghana
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#celebratingwomen #africanwomen
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The German Research Chairs program is supported by Humboldt-Stiftung, funded by BMBF & promoted by DAAD News through cooperation with German universities & networking amongst AIMS centres. It has been 10 amazing years!
#siyakhulafestival #aims20th #WeAreGrowing #milestones
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Tomorrow is the day!
The week-long #SiyakhulaFestival celebrating Africa's
#mathematical heritage begins in just one day! Be part of this extraordinary journey as we promote growth in #scientific endeavors and strengthen our roots.
#AIMS20th #Countdown #JoinTheCelebration
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How much do you know about the #AIMS20th celebration? Let us know this this poll.
How many milestones is African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) celebrating during the #SiyakhulaFestival ?
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Happy #PiDay2024 Happy International Day of Mathematics hermathsstory Femafricmaths Words That Count Plus Magazine Joana Grah Angela Tabiri, PhD Winnie Nakiyingi Fatumah Atuhaire Professor Dr Nira Chamberlain OBE PhD HonDSc 🇯🇲 Letterio Gatto Dr Luke Davis
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Thanks, Young African Statisticians Association (YASA), for considering representation from us for your celebration of #IWD2024 . Special thanks to Kareithi, D.N. for believing in the work we do
Angela Tabiri, PhD, it is always a pleasure. Happy International Women's Day to all of us
#InspireInclusion #sharedexperiences
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Happy #InternationalWomensDay ! Join us on this webinar that is starting shortly to acknowledge, appreciate and celebrate women who have and are creating opportunities to invest in women in their communities
Join us at: Bit.ly/3wgr3a2
#YASAssociation
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Congrats to Amina I on the honor of representing Britain as a UK delegate to UN Women for #CSW68 . Amina works in NHS & is also passionate about #digitalhealth . 'I am British but also East African from #Somaliland '
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Congratulations Justina Onumah (PhD), on your appointment as Head of the Agric, Health & Environment Research Division at CSIR-STEPRI. With the #IWD2024 theme, we #InspireInclusion by sharing the success of #africanwomen who belong, are relevant & #empowered
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