Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Science@School projects 2024! tiffany.siew Thu, 08/29/2024 - 09:53 Private Public Inspiring the next generation of scientists: Science@School projects 2024! The foundations for innovation and the spirit of discovery are laid in the classroom. That's why the Bayer Foundation has established its Science@School program to support extracurricular STEM school projects. Find out more about this year’s selected initiatives and how teachers are promoting exciting and inclusive STEM education in local schools.  Inspiring the next generation of scie ..read more

Voices of Early Career Scientists: Insights and Perspectives Unveiled tiffany.siew Mon, 08/12/2024 - 09:22 Private Public Voices of Early Career Scientists: Insights and Perspectives Unveiled Insufficient funding, academic pressure, and gender discrimination were highlighted as major challenges faced by early career scientists (ECS) in a recent comprehensive study conducted by Bayer Foundation in collaboration with Impact Intelligence. The research explored the experiences of ECS in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), health sciences, natural sciences, and life scien ..read more

Impact Analysis: Access to vision services and eyeglasses for remote Ugandan communities tiffany.siew Mon, 07/15/2024 - 13:55 Private Public Impact Analysis: Access to vision services and eyeglasses for remote Ugandan communities We supported Healthy Entrepreneurs and RestoringVision to collaborate on the Reading Glasses Initiative (RGI) in Uganda. The partnership is made possible through the Million Lives Collective collaboration grant funded by Bayer Foundation. With equitable access to eye screenings and low-cost near vision glasses, 94% of our beneficiaries have reported a significant im ..read more

Science Fellowships: Here are our 2024 Fellows! tiffany.siew Mon, 07/15/2024 - 08:14 Private Public Science Fellowships: Here are our 2024 Fellows! We are dedicated to cultivating a collaborative approach among future scientific leaders by offering five distinct fellowships. Our three fellowships for outstanding Master's, PhD, and medical students provide opportunities for international exchange programs in drug discovery, agriculture, and medicine. To inspire and engage the next generation of scientists, we also offer two fellowships for student teachers and young apprentices focusing on ST ..read more

Impact Analysis: Community Health Entrepreneurs are changing the lives of underserved Ugandan communities tiffany.siew Mon, 05/20/2024 - 09:44 Private Public Impact Analysis: Community Health Entrepreneurs are changing the lives of underserved Ugandan communities We partnered with Healthy Entrepreneurs in 2022 to fund a sustainable program that amplifies the effectiveness of the Community Health Worker system while increasing the reach to the most isolated communities in Uganda. Today, 96% of our beneficiaries say the quality of their lives has improved since accessing the program’s healthca ..read more

Social Innovation Days 2024: A global platform to convene, connect and catalyze tiffany.siew Mon, 06/10/2024 - 08:08 Private Public Social Innovation Days 2024: A global platform to convene, connect and catalyze The third edition of the Social Innovation Days went global. In 2024, we expanded our portfolio and selected a wide variety of new partners from Latin America and Asia Pacific – next to our still active portfolio in Africa. With a focus on Women Economic Empowerment, the two-day event was attended by 92 women and 52 men from 33 countries. Social Innovation Days 2024: A global plat ..read more

Women Empowerment Award 2024: We have our winners! tiffany.siew Wed, 05/08/2024 - 07:56 Private Public Women Empowerment Award 2024: We have our winners! We are thrilled to announce our 15 remarkable winners for the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award, representing the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa regions. Women Empowerment Award 2024: We have our winners! Breadcrumb Home Sidebar All News Stories Science Social Innovation Women Empowerment Award 2024: We have our winners! Meet our winners       We are thrilled to announce our 15 r ..read more

Social Investment Toolkit 101: The nexus between climate and health tiffany.siew Mon, 04/22/2024 - 12:25 Private Public Social Investment Toolkit 101: The nexus between climate and health In a world increasingly confronted by the intricate challenges posed by climate change, we have supported AVPN and Dalberg Advisers in the creation of the ‘Climate and Health Opportunity Primer’ to highlight the need for social investments to support climate adaptation related to human health. The document identifies opportunities for financial and non-financial support that can be deployed by social invest ..read more

Meet the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award Finalists 2024 tiffany.siew Fri, 04/19/2024 - 12:54 Private Public Meet the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award Finalists 2024 The secret is out! The Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award 2024 received an overwhelming response of applications. From the impressive pool of 2,276 applications, we're thrilled to introduce the outstanding 30 finalists! Meet the Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award Finalists 2024 Breadcrumb Home Sidebar All News Stories Science Social Innovation Women Empowerment Award 2024: Me ..read more

Science Excellence: Recap of Bayer Foundation's Science Awards Ceremony eleanor.henrich Fri, 02/09/2024 - 06:57 Private Public Science Excellence: Recap of Bayer Foundation's Science Awards Ceremony The Bayer Foundation celebrates outstanding achievements in science, supporting talented young researchers and honoring leading experts. In early 2023, five remarkable scientists received awards for their groundbreaking work at a ceremony in Leverkusen.   Science Excellence: Recap of Bayer Foundation's Science Awards Ceremony Breadcrumb Home Sidebar All News Stories Scienc ..read more