Research shows that ~20% of STEM roles are held by women & confidence in girls plummets by 45% between 11 and 15. Engaging girls in fun, creative learning is key to changing the status quo. Greenlight for girls will create 5 special days in local languages to inspire 10-15-year-old girls to pursue STEM studies & careers. These hands-on, interactive events demonstrate the link between STEM & girls' interests and teach science concepts in inspiring ways that encourage girls to see their potential.
Within the pressing global need and opportunity, we still see that women are less represented in STEM subjects, careers, and leadership, and we know that inspiring girls early and shifting their mindsets is the key to changing this ongoing challenge. Learning STEM subjects and skills (and the connection to simply everything around us) needs a rather big boost because school, or home, is not enough. That's where we come in and where we make a difference.
g4g's proven STEM+CREATIVITY method helped ~94% of the 58,000+ girls we've engaged choose to pursue STEM studies & careers. These 5 days will be tailored to each region's culture & language and help us reach girls that need us most. Our approach complements most learning models and adds some oomph - along with the magic wand of confidence and getting your geek on to be super curious. We light up the eyes of these future STEM adventurers to show them how they can invent solutions for the future.
With your support, girls will see themselves as the problem solvers & inventors of tomorrow. Women are less represented in STEM fields & leadership. We can overcome that problem by activating young female changemakers from low income & non-included communities to unlock their potential and discover new possibilities for themselves and the world around them. There is a huge needle we need to move -the needle of equity- and we need more women as part of the STEM equation to make that happen.
