STEM
We believe in the combined power of girls, parents, and mentors to build confidence in young girls and shape their future in STEM fields
Our affordable, research-backed approach to STEM education brings a unique perspective to our Parent-Daughter Workshops
We aim to make STEM activities available to ALL GIRLS and their families, in particular those who don’t have access to other programs
We hope to ignite a spark in both girls and parents to continue STEM activities at home and beyond
We believe that everyone can STEM Like a Girl!
Our STEM Camps, which have reached over 1000 youth participants through more than 30 tech education programs, aim to
unleash creativity and build lifelong skills.
SRHR
Adolescents and emerging adults aged 15–24 comprise around a fifth of the population in low-income countries, yet their needs are often overlooked and, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health, underfunded.
In Sub Saharan Africa, teenage pregnancy rates are high, with one in four women aged 15–19 giving birth. Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) experience higher risks of gender-based violence, a disproportionate likelihood of sexually transmitted diseases, and frequently lack access to sexual and reproductive health services.
For AGYW living in urban slums, their visibility is reduced further by the double vulnerability of age and poverty
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How our STEM Projects work
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Engage girls
Increase girls’ interest and engagement in STEM subjects from primary to secondary education levels. We believe engaging girls early keeps them interested in learning more about STEM
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STEM resources
Provide girls with equal access to STEM resources, tools, and opportunities. We are using mobile tools - like smartphones and laptops - to empower girls with skills and knowledge
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Supportive environment
Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages girls to pursue STEM education and careers. We are networking with other tech organisations to expand girls access to technology resources as well as bringing on board key stakeholders to support STEM for girls
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Mentorship
Establish mentorship programs to provide guidance, support, and inspiration to girls interested in STEM fields. We are equipping girls to professionals who have been in the system so they can share their experiences and provide mentorship opportunities
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Community sustainability
Develop strong community partnerships to create a network of support for girls interested in STEM education and careers. We are strengthening sustainability through creating partnerships with the local community and ensure they keep on pushing for systemic change by decision - makers
PROJECTS
Our Main Projects
Empowering girls and achieving gender equality are crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. Gender inequalities, however, persist in many countries so it is important that we find new ways of addressing this issue. .
Abled Differently
Trans disabled people are more likely to experience economic hardship, mental health issues, as well as mistreatment by healthcare providers compared to trans people without disabilities.
Queer
LGBTIQ+ refugees may be marginalized even in the resettlement country due to homophobia and transphobia from diaspora, refugee communities, or receiving communities. Some continue to face discrimination based on other factors such as nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender, age. Meeting the specific needs of LGBTIQ+ persons must take into account the full range of compounding forms of discrimination that they face.
Refugees
An increasing number of refugees are finding themselves homeless due to civil wars in the East African states. A clampdown on LGBTQ+ communityhas also pushed more people into refugee camps.
We are committed to empowering internally displaced
refugee girls aged 10-19 by providing free tech and computer
science-based programs and workshops.
Abled Differently
Trans Community
Refugees
Empowering girls and achieving gender equality are crucial to creating inclusive, open and prosperous societies. Gender inequalities, however, persist in many countries so it is important that we find new ways of addressing this issue.
We contribute to this agenda by creating opportunities for dialogue to influence policies that benefit girls; work with partners to promote access and opportunity for girls and build the skills and confidence of women and girls to achieve their potential and have more influence over decisions that affect their lives.
Why empower adolescent girls?F.A.Q
Why invest in girls?
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It's her right
Fundamentally, this is a human rights issue. Discrimination has no place in the 21st century, and every girl has the right to go to school, stay safe from violence, access health services, and fully participate in her community.
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Empowered girls mean healthier families.
When girls are educated, healthy, and empowered, families are healthier. Closing the gap in the unmet need for family planning for the 225 million girls and women who want to delay or avoid pregnancy but aren’t using modern contraception would reduce maternal deaths by 67% and newborn deaths by 77%.
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Empowered girls are key to breaking the cycle of poverty for families around the world.
Empowered, educated girls have healthier, better educated children and higher wages – helping to break the cycle of poverty.
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Empowered girls strengthen economies.
Research shows that increasing the number of women completing secondary education by just 1 percent could increase a country’s economic growth by 0.3 percent
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It’s the right thing to do
Investing in girls is one of the smartest things we can do to promote a healthier, more prosperous world. More importantly, it’s the right thing to do. Every girl has the right to be in charge of her future and her fate, and we have the collective obligation to protect her rights and promote her wellbeing.
~ Sharon
This program has been a true game changer for me. It provided me with a strong community of friends that truly inspired me to elevate my skills...
~ Wendy
I joined the program with zero skills. I learnt so much over a period of two years. Now I feel confident in my new place of work. STEM isn't rocket science (Pun intended ☺)
~ Fridah
There are tons of resources out there in the internet but this program gives you hands-on skills that build your self confidence. Totally awesome...!
~ Anne
"Most similar programs targeting girls do not offer this kind of practical knowledge. I can say I got my hands dirty opening computers, a skill that I proudly use as my side hustle besides teaching in a local college..."