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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.
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
