On March 8, 2026, the world comes together to mark International Women’s Day, and the Ifakara Health Institute celebrates the women driving change across science, health, and communities. Jane Moshi from the Institute’s Communications Office gathered insights from women across the institute, resulting in the blog Leading, Innovating, Inspiring: Voices of Women at Ifakara.

The blog features Dr. Grace Mhalu on inclusive leadership, Togani Mhoma on mentorship and visibility, Sarah Mswata and Hope Peter on innovation in science, Perpetua Matozi and Amina Nyuri on turning ideas into impact, and Doris Rushekya, Francisca, and Adeline Charles on advancing equality. It also highlights Grace Urio, an office assistant, Aidi Lugenge, a young scientist, and Winfrida Mponzi in community engagement—showing that every role matters.

Read the full blog here: IFAKARA WOMEN: Full-Circle Impact