For Young & Early Career Scholars

IAFFE's Young Scholars Committee is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive space for those who self-identify as early-career researchers or are new to the world of feminist economics. We understand that navigating the academic landscape can be challenging, and we're here to help you connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests and aspirations.

These are some of the programs and initiatives we have in store to foster a sense of community and collaboration:

• Online Events: The Young Scholars Committee, in collaboration with the Online Events Committee, organizes a variety of events tailored for young and early career scholars. These events aim to facilitate engaging dialogues, provide support, and integrate participants into the IAFFE community.
   
• Monthly Reading Group: Engage in stimulating discussions with your peers by participating in our Monthly Reading Group. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore key texts and delve deeper into the world of feminist economics. Stay tuned for details on upcoming sessions.

• Mentorship Program: We are currently piloting our Mentorship Program, which aims to connect early career scholars with experienced mentors in the field. This mentorship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights, guidance, and support as you progress in your academic and professional journey.

To stay updated on our programs and announcements, please complete this form. We look forward to having you as part of our growing community and working together to advance IAFFE’s mission.

Pre-Conference Side Event at the 33rd Annual IAFFE CONFERENCE 

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Meet the Young Scholars Committee (YSC) Website Working Group for the 2024/2025 academic year. 

Vera Acheampong is a PhD Candidate at the University of Ghana, where she is conducting her research on Socio-economic effects of Special Economic Zones.

Thokozile Madonko is a researcher at the Public  Economy Project at the Southern Center for Inequality  Studies, Wits University. She is also an activist, poet  and climate campaigner.

Ndirangu Ngunjiri is a Doctoral (Finance & Accounting) fellow at the University of Nairobi with a research interest in feminist economy, inequality & poverty, innovations, and climate  finance. Currently, he is working on a study that involves analyzing data from mobile loan platforms and their impact on market performance, highlighting how digital data can be leveraged to understand economic trends and challenges in real time.

Alicja Wejdner is an economist and project coordinator, currently undertaking a  traineeship at the European Institute for Gender Equality, where she supports the Gender Mainstreaming team. She is a PhD candidate in Economics at the Warsaw School  of Economics, focusing her research on income inequality and women’s workforce participation. Alicja has several years of experience in the non-profit sector, working with organizations such as the European Commission and the Office for Democratic  Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). She also serves as an Ambassador for the Swiss  EQUAL-SALARY Foundation 

Lebogang Khoza is a researcher at the Human Sciences Research Council. His research interests include advancing Afrocentrism as a discourse in higher education research using participatory action research, with emphasis on inequalities and mental wellbeing in higher education. He is currently a PhD  candidate in Education Policy at the University of Pretoria.

Angela Opondoh is a Licensed Social & Behavioral Researcher and Gender Specialist with 10+ years' experience in One Health, conservation, and sustainable development.