Gender Equality Nigeria Project #25157

STEM Camp for Girls in Minna: Promoting Creativity

by Timeout for Africa Education and Sports Foundation

STEM Camp for Girls in Minna: Promoting Creativity

Project Report | Feb 4, 2019
STEM Girl Shine Expo January 2019

By Jonathan kolo | Project leader

T-Shirts and wristbands for STEM Girls Shine Expo

Time Out 4Africa hosted the 3rd Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) EXPO for girls in Minna Nigeria on January 28, 2019.

The EXPO was designed to expose girls, ages 7-12 to the basics of STEM Education. Fourty-five girls were exposed to basic science and engineer activities. This highlight of this year’s EXPO was the engagement with the Keva Planks. The use of the Keva Planks promoted teamwork, creativity, and innovation, all skills needed by a STEM professionals. Twenty-nine of the girls in attendance were returning from the 2017 EXPO. Ten of those girls stated that the STEM EXPO was the first time that they were exposed to STEM education. They were so excited!

Funds donated to Time Out 4Africa’s STEM Camp in Minna were used to purchase the STEM supplies used at the camp. Funds were also used to purchase drinks and snacks that were provided at the event. Additionally, girls were given a Time Out 4Africa bookbag for school supplies.

Girls at the EXPO received information on STEM careers and they were encouraged to think about the possibilities of a STEM career opportunity. The girls expressed excitement about engaging in the STEM activities and learning about STEM careers.

We were happy to see the the two scholarship recipients of the STEM GiRLS SHINE Award, Favor and Esther present during the expo. The Timeout 4Africa Foundation pays for school tuition, uniforms, bus transportation to school, sports wear and extra computer lessons for both of them.

Your donation made a difference and with your continued support, TimeOut4Africa can reach more girls in Minna, Nigeria, exposing them to the possiblies of STEM careers.

Please follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Timeout4Africa. Also, visit our website at www.timeout4africa.com for upcoming events and to support us during the year. We appreciate your support during March 1-15, 2018 as we compete again for a spot on the GlobalGiving Girls Fund.

Sincerely,

Kids working on there structures with Keva planks

Work continues.

Structure completed.

Group photo with some kids, staff and Mr Kolo

More pictures with staff and Timeout4africa team.

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Oct 25, 2018
Recipients of the STEM Girls Scholarships

By Jonathan kolo | Project Leader

Jul 26, 2018
STEM girls goes to Shiroro hydroelectric dam

By Jonathan kolo | Project leader

Shiroro hydroelectric dam. Niger State, Nigeria

The Time Out4 Africa Foundation sponsored an excursion for students at Mawo International School to visit Shiroro Hydroelectric Dam grounds in Niger State, Nigeria. It has a power generating capacity of 600 megawatts enough to power over 500,000 homes. The excursion was designed to expose students to Hydo electric power and career opportunities in the STEM fields. Unfortunately photographic equipment were not allowed in the premises so we couldn’t get pictures of the kids during the excursion.

Time Out 4Africa implemented the STEM project to promote innovation and creativity in young students. TimeOut4Africa wanted to extend the learning opportunities to students in order to keep them engaged with STEM experiences. Funds were used to cover the cost of travel and food for 50 students, and 5 school officials from Mawo International School to visit the Dam. Of the 50 students that went on the trip, 40 students were female and 10 students were males, all ages 6-11. Research shows that early exposure to STEM experiences increase interest for the pursuit for a STEM profession.

While at Shiroro, the students toured the Dam, Turbines and Generator, with the tour guides of the plant. Joy, one of the students on the visit said “I really enjoyed myself. It was a memorable experience and I guess I know where our electricity comes from. Another student, Fatima said of the excursion, “It was an educational experience and I have never seen this much water. The visit to the Dam allowed students to see where the power used in there homes is generated from.

After the excursion, the kids went for a picnic at the Complex park where they had lunch and refreshments. The lunch, which consisted of chicken and rice, was also provided by the Time Out 4 Africa Foundation. While eating lunch, students spent the time discussing their experience at the Dam

Time Out 4Africa is forever grateful for your generous donations. Each donation allows us to provide continuous educational support to students in Nigeria.

Please tell your friends and family about our work and don’t forget to follow us on social media @ Timeout4africa.

Girls arrive at the site for the excursion.

Some Students and Teachers at the Dam complex.

More of Students and Staff.

View of the Hydroelectric dam complex.

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