Girls in STEAM

Inspiring Girls. Shaping Innovators.

Why Focus on Girls in STEAM?

Women remain underrepresented globally in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. At STEMlens Network, we believe every girl deserves access, confidence, and opportunity to discover her brilliance.

**Less than 20% of tech founders globally are women.** By creating pathways for girls in Africa to excel in STEAM through mentorship, scholarships, and leadership roles, STEMlens is helping rewrite that story, one innovator at a time.

What We Offer (Empowerment Pillars)

  • 1. Female-Led Mentorship: Girls connect with women role models in technology, design, and entrepreneurship who share real-world insights and guidance.
  • 2. Scholarships & Grants: We support girls from underserved communities to attend camps, competitions, and global showcases.
  • 3. Leadership & Team Roles: Students lead robotics teams, innovation projects, and hackathons, building confidence and leadership skills that last a lifetime.
  • 4. Girls-Only Labs & Workshops: Safe, empowering spaces for girls to explore coding, robotics, AI, creative tech, and entrepreneurship without limits.
  • 5. Global Exposure: From RoboCup to Maker Faires and SDG Hackathons, girls showcase their talent on international stages and meet peers from around the world.

Our Impact & Why It Matters

60% of STEMlens participants are girls (double the regional average).

300+ girls have received scholarships for STEAM camps.

1 in 5 Girls in Leadership participants secure internships or scholarships within a year.

This initiative **builds confidence, visibility, and career readiness,** helping close the gender gap in fast-growing STEAM industries.

“I’ve watched girls grow confident in coding, pitching, and teamwork, skills that will carry them anywhere.” — Lydia Mwangi, STEMlens Mentor

Career Inspiration for Girls

Our programs help girls explore creative, technical, and leadership pathways:

  • Robotics or AI Engineer / Cybersecurity Specialist
  • App or Game Developer / 3D Designer or Product Innovator
  • Environmental Scientist / Space & Drone Technologist
  • Science Communicator / Future Startup Founder or Innovator

Role Model Highlight: Faith

Faith (17) built an AI-powered recycling robot showcased at a regional fair. Today, she mentors younger students—a testament to what happens when opportunity meets belief.

Sponsorship & Partnerships

Companies, NGOs, and individuals can sponsor Girls in STEAM by funding scholarships, robotics kits, travel grants, workshops, and leadership camps.

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We also invite male allies, teachers, parents, and industry professionals, to champion girls in STEAM. Equality grows faster when everyone stands together.

Ready to Empower the Next Generation?

Join the movement to raise confident, creative, and tech-savvy girls.

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