The African Network of Women in Astronomy and STEM for GIRLS in Ethiopia
initiatives have been established with aim to strengthen the participation of girls and women in
astronomy and science in Africa and Ethiopia. We will not be able to achieve the UN Sustainable
Development Goals without full participation of women and girls in all aspects of our society and
without giving in future the same opportunity to all children to access education independently
on their socio-economical status. In this paper both initiatives are briefly introduced.
