Greenlight for girls holds one-day, girl-focused events to show the fun in math, science, engineering and technology through hands-on workshops run by role-models in STEM fields. These are free & open to the local community with particular focus to reach girls in less advantaged communities. The money raised would provide 1,000 girls funding for transport, nutrition, workshop materials, access to lab & computer equipment so that they may participate regardless of their economic situation.

Challenge

Sometimes all you need in life is a special person to encourage you to pursue your dreams. Not everyone has this role model in their lives or the means to the education needed to get there. There are so few women that take up science careers but they make up more than half of the world's population. Why? We asked girls, "Why do you think women don't go into the sciences?" They had so many answers; but, one stood out. "They hadn't experienced it." That's what we are here to do for them.

Long-Term Impact

In our follow-up surveys after our events, an average of 94% of girls who attended said the event encouraged them to pursue science subjects, even from some who were not currently enrolled in science studies. Our events have already demonstrated a positive impact to inspire girls all around the world from every economic background. We have already reached 15,000 children and this additional funding will help us to reach 15,000 more!

References

1. http://www.greenlightforgirls.org
2. http://greenlightforgirls.org/g4g-day/
3. http://greenlightforgirls.org/g4g-team/
4. http://www.greenlightforgirls.org/calendar/
5. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WkwfHHQ0Us

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