  The African Network of Women in Astronomy and STEM for GIRLS in Ethiopia
initiatives have been established with aim to strengthen the participation of
girls and women in astronomy and science in Africa and Ethiopia. We will not be
able to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals without full participation
of women and girls in all aspects of our society and without giving in future
the same opportunity to all children to access education independently on their
socio-economical status. In this paper both initiatives are briefly introduced.
