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 | May 11, 2018
More computers for our STEM program.

By Jonathan Kolo | Project Leader

Personal computers for our STEM project

Hello Donor,

TimeOut4Africa Foundation continues to provide much needed support to children in Nigeria. The Foundation will be able to supply 32 young girls with 8 computers to share for instruction. For the past few years, our young girls have expressed the desire to improve their instructional practices with the use of modern technology. The laptops will be an avenue for students and teachers to connect virtually to online resources to support teaching and learning. The computers are scheduled to arrive in Nigeria before the start of the September semester. The computers will provide digital access to Our STEM girls and give them the opportunity to work on Coding.

We are very exited to announce that our STEM Ambassador, Naomi. Was at it again at the USA Science and Engineering Festival at the Washington DC convention center in April, gathering information and learning more about science to share with the girls in November during our next STEM camp. At the festival we were excited to meet the inventor of ZYX sticks Mechanical Engineer Shannon. The ZYX sticks are wooden building sticks that promote creative, collaborative play for both girls and boys of all ages. Shannon was kind enough to show us how they work and also give us a set for Naomi to share with the girls at the future camp in Nigeria.

Thank you for your continuous support. TimeOut4Africa’s work would not be fulfilled without your generous donations. Please fill fee to share our work with friends and family. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Timeout4Africa.

Naomi with Shannon the inventor of ZYX sticks.

Naomi and Mum DR Kolo at the Science Expo.

Naomi, maybe a future Dentist. At the Dental booth

Permalink

Feb 12, 2018
STEM GIRL SHINE Expo in Minna.

By Jonathan kolo | Project leader

Group picture at the STM camp in Minna

Time Out 4Africa hosted the 2nd Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) EXPO for girls in Minna Nigeria. The EXPO was designed to expose girls, ages 7-10, to the basics of STEM Education. Thirty-five girls were exposed to basic science experiments, coding through the use of code.org, robotics through the use of code and go mouse sets, and engineering through the use of Legos. Twenty-five of the girls that attended the EXPO where returning from the 2016 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 and a personal lego kit.

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.

This year TimeOut 4Africa awarded 2 of the camp girls a scholarship for the academic school year. The award was titled the STEM GiRLS SHINE Award. This award went to Esther and Favour. The Timeout 4Africa Foundation will pay for school tuition, uniforms, bus transportation to school, sports wear and extra computer lessons.

Your donation made a difference and with your continued support, Time Out 4Africa 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.

Thank you,

Gift bag presentation with Mr Kolo and principal.

Kids in action building with Kiva blocks.

Our STEM girls checking out there gifts.

Our Girls in there classroom during our visit.

Mr Kolo, Favour and Esther

Permalink

Nov 13, 2017
STEM Girls Shine Update and Humanitarian Award

By Jonathan Kolo | Project Leader

STEM GIRL SHINE T-SHIRT

The TimeOut4Africa Foundation is in the final stages of prepping for the 2^nd Annual STEM Girls Shine EXPO. The EXPO will take place mid-November 2017 in Minna Nigeria. STEM supplies have been sent to Minna in preparation for the upcoming event. The supplies include Legos, Keva Planks, and small robots that will be used for coding.

Thirty girls will participate in the EXPO. The EXPO will be designed to expose girls to STEM activities as well as educate them on the possibilities of STEM career opportunities. While at the EXPO, the girls will receive a STEM Girls Shine t-shirt and snacks provided by the TimeOut4Afcica Foundation. Additionally, participants will receive a book bag with school supplies and a small STEM toy.

Your continuous support allows the Time Out4Afica Foundation to offer educational opportunities to children in Minna. Additionally, your funds are used to assist with the purchase of schools supplies that can be used throughout the school year.

In addition to prepping for the upcoming EXPO, TimeOut4Africa is honored to share that Jonathan Kolo, the Founder of TimeOut4Afica, received the African Community Service Award from the Allin1 for Africa Organization. Jonathan was recognized for his tireless humanitarian work done in Nigeria.

As the 2017 year comes to an end, TimeOut4Africa would like to remind you about Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday will be held on November 28, 2017, which marks the start of giving season. The Giving Season continues until December 31^st. During the Giving Season time, TimeOut4frica will be competing for prizes and awards. Please consider making a donation to TimeOut4Africa during the 2017 Giving Season.

To learn more about our projects or to make a donation, visit us on timeout4africa.com, follow us on Facebook @timout4Africa Education and Sports Foundation, Twitter, and Instagram at @timout4Africa.

Humanitarian Award.

Mr Jonathan Kolo with his award.

Permalink

‹ 1 ... 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ›

About Project Reports

Project reports on GlobalGiving are posted directly to globalgiving.org by Project Leaders as they are completed, generally every 3-4 months. To protect the integrity of these documents, GlobalGiving does not alter them; therefore you may find some language or formatting issues.

If you donate to this project or have donated to this project, you can receive an email when this project posts a report. You can also subscribe for reports without donating.