From Kinshasa to Goma and Lubumbashi
Advancing women
in geosciences
AAWG connects, mentors, and amplifies women and girls in geosciences through education, field learning, research exchange, leadership, and partnerships.
School science outreach and clubs
Industry and academic professionals
Universities, NGOs, and mining leaders
Core Pillars
Our Areas of Impact
Our initiatives are designed to reach girls in schools and early-career women geoscientists, helping them succeed at every stage of their geological journey.
Outreach & STEM Education
Conducting classroom talks, establishing school Earth Science clubs, and supporting female secondary school students to demystify STEM fields and build early confidence.
Learn morePractical Field Learning
Organizing practical field excursions, geological mapping exercises, rock exploration, and laboratory training programs. Bridging theory and field application.
Learn moreMentorship & Network
Linking academic researchers and industry professionals with early-career women. Providing structured leadership sessions, technical support, and resources.
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Featured Projects
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Outreach
Girls in Geoscience Outreach
Mentorship
Women Geoscientists Mentorship Circle
Partnerships
Partner Network for Opportunity
Active DRC Geologic Hazards
Volcanic Risk & Community Monitoring
The Virunga Volcanic Province (including Mount Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira in Eastern DRC) presents active risks to millions. AAWG RDC spearheads community hazard education workshops, teaching young girls and regional associations how volcanoes are monitored, how to interpret early warning signals, and structural safety. Read InitiativesSustainable Mining Focus
Women Mineral Stewardship and ESG
As the world depends on DRC's transition minerals (copper, cobalt, lithium), we strive to position women as competent leaders in sustainable resource stewardship. Our workshops promote Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) awareness, professional geology research, and artisanal mining safety standards. Sustainable MiningNews & Events
Active Events and News
Practical Mineral Identification & Mapping Workshop
Join our professional committee members in Lubumbashi for a hands-on exploration of rock chemistry and regional mapping techniques tailored for young women students.
UNILU Geological Labs Register for WorkshopLeading the Way: Volcanology and Women Scientists in Kivu
Discover how AAWG RDC scientists are working alongside the Goma Volcano Observatory to monitor volcanic hazards and engage high school geology clubs.
Prof. Masika Kahindo Read Full Article