The PIONEER Women Recognition Award is an esteemed event dedicated to celebrating the remarkable achievements of women. Through this award, we honor the exemplary contributions of women across various fields, including science, culture, sports, human rights, education, and business.

Our goal is to recognize and uplift women who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and resilience in driving positive change in their communities and beyond. These efforts are aligned with the purpose, mission, vision, and values of the SPROWT Foundation, as well as its strategic pillars: education, development, knowledge & science, and culture.

The award serves as a platform to inspire and empower women to continue making impactful contributions to society. We believe in the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in fostering sustainable development and societal progress.

PWRA 2024

SPROWT held the PIONEER Women Recognition Award 2024, honoring 14 Mozambican women for their remarkable contributions in various fields, including Science, Culture, Sports, Human Rights, Education, Economy, Media, Business, Politics, Health, Social, and Technology.

This event, held in celebration of Mozambican Women’s Day, recognized the role of these women as leaders and agents of change, driving female progress and improving the lives of other women in Mozambique.

PWRA 2024 is dedicated to honoring women who were pioneers in their respective fields. These notable women have made significant contributions to their professions and to society. Below are the names, descriptions, and categories of the honorees:

Science | Eva Dora da Cruz João

Exceptional contribution as a Researcher in Human Genetics and Diseases

Culture | Manuela Soeiro

Exceptional contribution in Culture and Dean of Theater

Sports | Alcinda Panguana

Exceptional contribution in Sports, specializing in Women’s Boxing

Human Rights | Alice Mabota

Exceptional contribution as President of the Human Rights League (Posthumous)

Human Rights | Quitéria Anícia Fernandes Guirengane

Exceptional contribution as a Political and Social Activist

Economy | Esselina Macome

Contribution to the Economic Development of Mozambique

Education | Graça Machel

First Minister of Education of the First Government

Gender | Isabel Maria Cortesão Casimiro

Exceptional contribution as an Activist for Women’s Rights

Media | Fatima Mimbire

Contribution as an Investigative Journalist

Business | Ana Belmonte

Entrepreneur in Landscaping and Gardening

Politics | Luisa Dias Diogo

First Minister of Finance and First Prime Minister in Mozambique

Health | Flora Agostinho Mabota da Costa

Doctorate and Pioneer in Assisted Reproduction through the Insemination Technique

Social | Nélia Macondzo

Contribution to the community of Parents of Autistic Children

Technology | Sázia Sousa

Pioneer in Digital Transformation