Empowering Girls in STEM Across Africa
Empowering the Next Generation of African Girls in STEM
Building confidence, skills, and opportunities for girls across Africa to thrive in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
Hands-On Learning
We believe in practical learning experiences that allow girls to learn by doing, enhancing their understanding and engagement.
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Empowerment Through Mentorship
Connecting girls with mentors opens doors to new opportunities and inspires confidence, guiding them in their STEM pursuits.
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Innovation and Creativity
Our programs emphasize the importance of innovation and creativity, encouraging young girls to think outside the box in STEM fields.
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Grace Nzivo : Founder STEM Handisi Africa
Civil Engineer(G.E) structures and geotechnical
Next Einstein Forum Ambassador: Kenya
About Us
Who We Are
STEM Handisi Africa is a STEM-focused organization dedicated to mentoring and inspiring young girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields that have long been considered male dominated. Founded in 2016 after one of our founders, Grace Nzivo, saw a stark gender imbalance in her engineering class with only 10 women and 65 men we were moved to create a platform that empowers young girls to break these barriers. Since then, we have reached over 30,000 girls in rural Kenya and informal settlements in Nairobi, building a strong movement of confident and curious STEM innovators.
Grace Nzivo
Founder & Executive Director
Statistics
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We empowered over 30,000 girls in rural and underserved areas to explore STEM confidently.
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We have collaborated with more than 100 schools, helping them establish STEM clubs
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over 60% of girls we mentor choose STEM subjects, breaking long-standing gender stereotypes.
Our Unique Approach
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Innovative Programs Tailored for Girls
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A strong emphasis on hands-on learning experiences designed specifically for girls' needs and interests.
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Mentorship from Industry Leaders
Our Process
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Program Development
We carefully design our programs to meet the specific needs of girls in STEM using feedback and research.
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Engagement and Outreach
We actively reach out to communities to ensure accessibility and promote our initiatives among young girls.
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Mentorship Matching
We match girls with mentors based on interests and career aspirations to support their growth.
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Feedback and Improvement
By gathering feedback from participants, we continually refine our programs to maximize impact.
Hear what our participants and supporters have to say about their experiences with STEM Handisi Africa.
Real voices from the community sharing their journeys and the impact our programs have had on their lives.
“This program ignited my passion for science and gave me the confidence to pursue a career in engineering!”
“The mentorship I received opened my eyes to the possibilities in technology. I’m now pursuing a degree in computer science!”
OUR GALLERY
