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How to Get Girls Interested in STEM: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Communities

Look around most technology companies, engineering firms, or research laboratories, and you’ll notice something concerning: women are significantly outnumbered. This gender gap in STEM isn’t about ability or interest at birth. It develops over time, shaped by the messages girls receive, the opportunities they’re given, and the support they find along the way. The good […]

Why Are There Less Girls in STEM? Understanding the Gap and How We Can Close It

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Walk into most science labs, engineering firms, or technology companies across Africa and the world, and you’ll notice something immediately: men outnumber women significantly. This isn’t a coincidence, and it’s not because girls aren’t interested in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Despite decades of progress and awareness, girls remain seriously underrepresented in STEM fields. This

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