AfNWA main objectives - African Astronomical Society

To strengthen and promote female participation in astronomy in Africa,
To bring together women that work in astronomy in Africa,
To strengthen the links between female researchers, share in an easier way any relevant information, strengthen collaborations, etc.,
To strengthen support and supervision between senior and young female astronomers,
To explore the ways to retain women in astronomy,
To promote astronomy, space science, and science in general within young girls for empowering them to do science,
To give more visibility to the work that female astronomers are doing in Africa, and that African female astronomers are doing around the globe,
To strengthen research and leadership capacities of female astronomers, and
To ensure female participation in the current and future developments of astronomy and science in Africa.