Welcome to GeoSisters – Empowering girls, women and children in geoscience, GIS, surveying, remote sensing, geography and space-related fields.
GeoSisters is a community-driven initiative dedicated to empower girls and women and children in geoscience, GIS, surveying, remote sensing, geography and space-related fields. Our activities are tailored for kids, students, early-career professionals, and established practitioners, combining learning, mentorship, and community outreach.
Our mission is simple: increase representation, support career growth, and unlock pathways for more young girls,women,and children to thrive in geoscience fields.
What We Do
GeoSisters offers programs and resources to help girls,women and children at any stage of their geospatial journey. Whether you’re exploring GIS for the first time or working toward a geoscience professional career, our community is here to support your growth.
Our Core Focus Areas
GIS & Mapping Training: Practical workshops for beginners and intermediate learners.
Career Mentorship: Guidance from women professionals working across geoscience industries.
Community Events: Meetups, webinars, challenges, and knowledge-sharing forums.
STEM & Outreach: Encouraging girls and kids to pursue geoscience careers early.
Tech Opportunities: Connecting members with internships, tools, and learning resources.
Why Empowering Girls,Women and children in Geosciences Matters
The geoscience industry is expanding rapidly, yet girls and women remain underrepresented. GeoSisters works to close this gap by offering accessible learning paths, community support, and visibility for women leaders. By uplifting women, we strengthen the entire industry with diverse perspectives, innovation, and inclusive growth.
Who We Are For
GeoSisters Hub welcomes:
Students exploring in geoscience, GIS, surveying, remote sensing, geography and space-related fields.
Beginners learning GIS and mapping tools
Early-career professionals seeking community and mentorship
Practitioners interested in giving back or collaborating
Women and girls curious about spatial data and maps
Events
GeoNext Tuesdays
GeoVibe Wednesdays(Professional Segment)
Who are we ?
We are a vibrant community of women professionals, students, and enthusiasts in GIS, remote sensing, surveying, and spatial analysis. Together, we’re building a supportive network that fosters growth, collaboration, and leadership in the geospatial industry.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Mission
To create an inclusive ecosystem that empowers giels,women and kids in geoscience fields through professional development, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for gender equity in STEM.
Our Vision
A thriving, connected community of women and girls in geoscience and space, supported by mentors, partners, and donors shaping the future of STEM in Africa.
Long-term Goals
- Establish GeoSisters as a leading women-led geoscience and space community in Africa.
- Create structured mentorship programs linking students with professionals.
- Develop sustainable funding and partnerships to support scholarships, training, and outreach.
- Host a flagship GeoSisters annual conference or summit.
- Build a vibrant, connected community of learners, professionals, and mentors, contributing to meaningful, community-driven solutions through geospatial technologies.