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Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker Awardee 2024: Prof. Dr. Alena M. Buyx

Mon, 01/13/2025 - 14:01

Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker Awardee 2024: Prof. Dr. Alena M. Buyx

In recognition of her exceptional public engagement, policy advice, and science communication across a wide array of topics, particularly in the fields of biomedical and public health ethics, Bayer Foundation is proud to honor Prof. Dr. Alena M. Buyx, M.A. phil. with the Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker Award 2024.

Safe Land, Sustainable Futures: Promoting Food Security Through Mine Clearance

Fri, 01/10/2025 - 08:36

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Safe Land, Sustainable Futures: Promoting Food Security Through Mine Clearance

The non-profit organization APOPO deploys rats and dogs for mine detection to speed up the clearance of explosives. These animals have helped APOPO save thousands of lives by efficiently clearing and safely disposing of landmines and other explosive ordnances in former conflict zones. Farmers benefit from these lands, allowing them to safely produce food for their families. With support from Bayer Foundation, APOPO integrates mine action with agricultural development by adding an additional dog team in Cambodia.

Thu, 01/09/2025 - 08:16

News, Stories, Social Innovation

White Paper: Advancing Women Entrepreneurs in Emerging Market Economies

Our team is proud to present this year’s white paper, which dives into the evolving landscape of social entrepreneurship across emerging market economies, focusing on the challenges and opportunities faced by women entrepreneurs. Drawing insights from an extensive analysis of over 2,200 applicants for the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award (WEA) 2024, the study uses a combination of structured and narrative-based questions to examine the profiles, barriers, motivations, and support needs of these remarkable women entrepreneurs.

Mon, 01/06/2025 - 09:57

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Women Entrepreneurs Award 2025: Applications now open!

Are you a women-led enterprise building sustainable solutions in health or food security? This is your moment! Across Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, we’re seeking 15 women who are ready to scale their ideas and create sustainable change. If you’re working on innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges in health and food security, now is the time to take your business to the next level.

Tue, 12/03/2024 - 08:39

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New Foundation leadership: Chitkala Kalidas and Kyra Constanze Pauly join Bayer Foundation

Bayer’s Board of Management has appointed Chitkala Kalidas as Senior Vice President and Executive Director of Bayer Foundation. This role is integrated into Chitkala’s current leadership of Bayer’s Environmental, Social and Governance organization. Kyra Constanze Pauly joins the team as Vice President and Managing Director of Bayer Foundation and will report to Chitkala Kalidas. We thank our esteemed former Executive Director, Monika Lessl, for her dedicated service and outstanding contributions to Bayer over the past 30 years and wish her the best in her future endeavors.

Tue, 10/29/2024 - 09:03

News, Stories, Social Innovation

Using digital technology to serve female farmers in Peru

As the gatekeepers to family nutrition and the guardians of crop diversity, women play a defining yet underappreciated role in Peru’s food system. To solve this issue, Producers Direct, a global smallholder owned not-for profit organization is pioneering Farm Direct, an AgriTech solution serving female smallholders in Peru. 