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WAAW Foundation- KU STEM Chapter Presentation for STEMtastics Symposium Theme: STEM Mentorship for Girls

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WORKING TO ADVANCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION FOR AFRICAN WOMEN( WAAW) FOUNDATION

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About

WAAW

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Mission: To empower African women and girls through STEM Education, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship.

�Vision: A world where African women are global leaders transforming lives through innovation.

WAAW is active in 27 African countries, empowering underrepresented girls from low-income, public school, and marginalized communities through STEM education, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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WAAW Foundation Scholarship Program

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College To Secondary Outreach & Mentoring

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STEM Teacher Training

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Our Programs

Adopt A School Program

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Impact Snapshot

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Guided by our Mission, we have a goal to Our Goal: Increase African women in STEM by 10% and empower innovators to create 10,000 jobs

  • 47,986 girls mentored through C2S
  • 992 STEM college fellows trained
  • 196 scholarships awarded
  • 2,276 teachers trained
  • 90 active university STEM chapters
  • 27 African countries reached

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College To Secondary Outreach & Mentoring

How it Starts: WAAW gives scholarship to a college girl in STEM

-The scholar creates a STEM Chapter with other fellows studying STEM Courses

-Then the STEM Chapter becomes empowered by WAAW then the outreach starts

How it Works:

  • University STEM students mentor secondary school girls
  • Sessions include:
    • Hands-on experiments and coding
    • Career talks from female STEM professionals
    • Mentorship aligned with national curricula (e.g., Kenya's CBC)
  • Post-outreach assessment and follow-up mentorship

Outcomes:

  • Boosted STEM interest and academic performance
  • Shifts in perception: "STEM is for me"
  • Foundation for future STEM career pathways

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Kenyatta University STEM Chapter Spotlight

Since 2022:

  • 10 schools reached across Nairobi and Kiambu
  • 5,000+ students mentored
  • 1,800 girls reached
  • 200–300 transitioned into STEM fields (tracked through ongoing engagement)
  • Entirely student-led by passionate university volunteers

Challenges:

  • Limited STEM kits and transport resources
  • Persistent gender stereotypes
  • Need for structured follow-up support systems

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  • Girls in secondary school are most vulnerable to STEM drop-off
  • Lack of role models, confidence, and access block potential
  • Mentorship is a game-changer

Why STEM Mentorship Matters

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“Before the session, I never thought STEM was for girls like me. Now, I want to be a robotics engineer.”� Form 3 Student, Nairobi

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Ignite Dreams, and Shape Futures in STEM.

  • Connect us with more schools
  • Sponsor STEM kits and outreach resources
  • Fund local outreach by university chapters
  • Offer mentorship, training, or scholarships

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Give via:

Our Website Cheque

Wire Transfer (US/Nigeria Account) Benevity

Donate here - https://bit.ly/donate2waaw

General Donation

Sponsor Scholarships

Equip a STEM

Chapter

Equip an Educator

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Thank You

Thank you for taking the time to learn about the WAAW Foundation and our mission to empower African women and girls through STEM education.

We are grateful for your commitment to our cause and look forward to partnering with you to create a brighter, more equitable future.