Give girls a greenlight in STEM around the world!

The theme of this past few months is most certainly, EMPOWERMENT!!  When girls and young women are encouraged to create & share their unique ideas & solutions, when they have the opportunity to meet peers & mentors to show future paths, and when they learn how to build their skills and confidence in STEM, then ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!  Our g4g events these past few months have been centered around this theme - and it's creating an avalanche of possibilities for these young women and for g4g too!  

Our events and activities these past few months have empowered more than 200 girls across a few countries:

• Young women at the US Embassy developed more than 100 ideas for sustainability, inspired by the UN SDGs and g4g experiments and collaboration exercises.
• Girls and young women in Brazil were invited to university for the day to meet professors and build STEM skills.
• Parents and girls were invited to one of g4g's Parents Adventure in Tech to learn about the future possibilities in computer science. Here's more below to learn more of what this adventure was all about! 

Treasure Troves of Discovery for Parents and their girls

On June 12, 2024, the Google Brussels office became a place of inspiration and possibility for parents and their daughters as they embarked on an unforgettable journey into the future of technology. The event, organized by g4g in partnership with Google, aimed to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for technology among young girls aged 10 to 15, as well as to educate the parents - all this while having fun! With a focus on inclusivity and empowerment, this unique event highlighted the vast opportunities that technology can offer.  Activities spanned a range of tech fields, including coding, artificial intelligence, and creative tech projects that blended art and science. This hands-on approach allowed the girls to see, touch, and experiment with technology in a supportive and encouraging environment. They were able to visualize the incredible possibilities that tech skills can unlock, sparking dreams of future careers in STEM fields.

Building confidence and community

One of the most significant outcomes of the event was the increase in parents' confidence to discuss computer science studies and careers with their daughters. Confidence levels rose by an impressive 34% from the beginning to the end of the event. This increase underscores the importance of creating spaces where parents can learn alongside their children and feel equipped to support their interests in STEM.

Positive feedback and lasting impact

The feedback from parents was overwhelmingly positive. Many highlighted the value of sharing the experience with their daughters, emphasizing how it opened up new conversations about technology and career possibilities. Parents appreciated hearing from senior tech professionals, who served as inspiring role models for the young attendees. Comments such as "It opens up the possibility to talk about this subject with them" and "Having senior tech people share their experiences provides a good role model for young girls" reflected the day's impact.

Encouraging future tech leaders

The event also had a profound effect on the girls themselves. A staggering 92% of the girls expressed a desire to further build their computer science skills after the event. Additionally, their knowledge of computer science increased by 50%, demonstrating the effectiveness of the hands-on learning approach. The girls left with a powerful piece of advice for their peers: "Anything is possible."

Continuing the journey

At the conclusion of the day, participants received a certificate from Google and g4g, along with a treasure trove of resources to continue their tech journey at home. This ensures that the learning and inspiration don't end with the event but continue to grow as they explore the world of technology further.

Links:

• Our events at g4g