Empower the next generation of girls in technology

by Chicas en Tecnologia

Empower the next generation of girls in technology

Summary

This project aims at supporting and uplifting young women, in all their diversity, as they discover their potential as tech creators and become catalysts for change in their communities across Latin America. Through a systemic approach to tackle gender stereotypes surrounding STEM fields, we provide 4000+ young women each year with opportunities to explore, learn and pursue academic and professional paths in technology, enhancing their own quality of life and that of their communities.

$10,000
total goal

$9,900
remaining

2
donors

0
monthly donors

1
year

Challenge

Women make up only 30% of the workforce in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) globally, and men vastly outnumber women majoring in STEM fields in college. Gender gaps are too high in the fastest-growing and highest-paid jobs of the future and women face barriers that inhibit their interest, development and permanence in STEM: 89% 10-years-olds feel that they are not good at math; 43% 17-year-olds do not know any women who work in technology; only 6% apps were created by women.

Solution

CET Motivates, trains and accompanies young women with virtual, personalized and sustained opportunities, from their first steps in technology to their academic and professional development. The objective is to evolve the digital stereotype and empower more women to access high-profile roles within the tech industry while getting involved in solving problems for the future of our world. Teaching them digital skills now, means they will benefit from it their entire life.

Long-Term Impact

Empowering girls and young women to pursue careers in STEM will add nuanced perspectives that will lead to the world's greatest new innovations. Furthermore, in the long term, increased opportunities for women in these fields results in greater economic success and equality for women in all areas.