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TWO CONTINENTS. TWO DAYS. ONE MISSION.

B Y F U N G A I N D E M E R A

I N S P I R I N G F U T U R E S I N S T E M

THE PROBLEM

When it comes to STEM, diversity is stagnant. This decline is stark, especially among minority groups and women. Part of the problem could come from a lack of

• access. [1]

African-American Latino and Ethnic Minority students are far less likely to enroll in STEM- related Advanced Placement courses. Many students state they don't take AP courses due to a "lack of confidence."[2] 1

THE MISSION

Having come from an ethnic minority background myself, I’ve found that there are not many role models who have made it to the highest level. The driving vision behind this movement is to provide high level mentorship to an audience of underrepresented girls who can have futures in STEM. We seek to inform, educate, empower, inspire, celebrate and recognise women and girls in STEM related education, careers and businesses. Our mission is to facilitate and create conditions that will help increase the number of girls from ethnic minority and underprivileged backgrounds into STEM professionals. Role models can change lives. This movement will help seed ample opportunities for participants through our motivational, action-oriented approach. Long term, we aim to break further into various other programmes and initiatives. 2

O U R A P P R O A C H

WOMEN ATTEND AN INSPIRING TWO-DAY BOOTCAMP

We will be launching two programs to be held in two continents (Europe and Africa) To help promote STEM

• pportunities for young

women, Ten high profile mentors have been carefully selected to support the identified mentees

• ver a 12-month period.

The mentees will be supported through our dynamic, blended

• approach. They also can

access online materials to accelerate their applied learning process.

GET DIRECT SUPPORT FROM A HIGH- PROFILE MENTOR TAKE ON A PROFESSIONAL STEM- RELATED PROJECT 3

THE PROCESS

An invitation will be sent to schools, colleges and not for profit organisations that work with young girls within the age range of 14 and 25. All girls who register their interest will go through a pre-qualifying process to identify their interest levels as well as potential. Up to 100 girls who pass the pre-qualifying phase will be invited to attend a 3 day boot camp (Friday to Sunday). At the boot camp, the participants will be given an opportunity to undertake a competitive project which will result in a winning group being identified. The winning group will then be supported over a 12 month period. The rest

• f the participants will be given certificates of attendance.

To maintain the integrity of the program and prevent conflict of interests, we have chosen one mentor from each specific area and subject. 4

Your work in the Online and Social Media Space is remarkable We have structured three particular areas of involvement on your part, which are scalable depending on your time, interests, and passion for this work.

OUR INVITATION TO YOU

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T H R E E W A Y S Y O U C A N G E T I N V O L V E D

BECOME A MENTOR TO YOUTH IN EUROPE JOIN US IN AFRICA AS A GUEST SPEAKER HAVE A DEDICATED SEAT ON THE BOARD OF ADVISORS

W4S is an officially recognized a not-for-profit

• rganisation.

This event, held in Harare, will be a collaboration with W4S. The 12-month program will be held in Europe.

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"It's a passport to the world. Engineering is that base qualification that can take you anywhere."

• R E G I N A M O R A N

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YOU WILL GET:

An opportunity to be at the forefront of spearheading and shaping a unique movement for the underprivileged and migrant community. Opportunity to link this work with some of the work you are already doing in global education, empowerment and teaching others that they are capable of doing so much with their lives. Access to a global market through extensive links in developing countries. Fulfilling an integral role in removing barriers

• f access to those who are less privileged.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

Following the prescreening phase, the Europe and Africa Bootcamps will be as follows:

AFRICA EUROPE

DATE PROCESS COMPOSITION NUMBERS TARGET AUDIENCE PURPOSE

April 2018 Women in leadership positions Up to 100 To expose and identify summer 2018 (Tentative; TBD) Girls and women, ages 14-25 TBD To teach and equip

FOOTNOTES

[1] Claus von Zastrow, chief operating officer and director of research for Change the Equation. [2] Data from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights [3] Photos created by #WOCinTechChat (Creative Commons Attribution License) https://www.flickr.com/photos/wocintechchat

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