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Organization	African Girls in Science and Technology Initiative a.k.a Afro-Tech Girls
Region	Nigeria
Website	Website
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Afro-Tech Girls wants to raise the sum of $5,000 and disburse it to 20 female STEM undergraduates. The ideal recipient is a high performing female student with limited financial capacity to continue studying.

Challenge

Beyond their desire to learn, Nigerian girls are often faced with societal norms restricting them from studying STEM related degrees. STEM courses are widely seen as the remit of men as women are not expected to engage in rigorous learning or careers which may take their attention away from their families. It isn't very popular for these girls to have support, even financially, in pursuing their dreams of a STEM career. In addition, STEM related courses are often the most expensive

Long-Term Impact

Support educational goals & school fees for high performing girls studying STEM courses Encourage growth in the pipeline of female graduates in the STEM industry and in turn supporting the diversity of talent in Nigeria Increase the opportunity for economic growth of the nation