In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Telecel Ghana Foundation, in partnership with the Mingo Foundation, hosted a GrowGirlsinSTEM outreach to train 53 young girls on robotics and coding at Weija Presbyterian Primary 2 Basic School.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) learning initiative forms part of the Foundation’s broader Connected Learning programme, with the aim of bridging the gender gap in technology and innovation as well as encouraging girls to explore fields where they are traditionally underrepresented.
Participants were introduced to robotics and creative design through interactive sessions led by facilitators. The girls were challenged to think critically and creatively, building prototypes of signal transmission cars, and pull/push robots as ways of exploring the basics of engineering and design thinking.
One of the standout students from the day was Nana Yaa Koranteng, a Class 6 pupil, who shared her excitement about the learning experience. “Before today, I felt science was really hard,” she said. “But now, I feel more interested in it. The robotic kits we received helped me build something I’ve never built before. It made me happy.”
Nana Yaa reflected on how the immersive learning experience has reshaped her view of STEM subjects. “I learned that science, art, and mathematics are not difficult. You just have to try and try until you get your own invention,” she explained.
The #GrowGirlsinSTEM initiative continues to expand its reach across Ghana, creating inspiring spaces for girls to learn, experiment, and dream about STEM careers. By nurturing their potential early, the programme contributes to building a more inclusive future where girls are confident contributors to science, technology, and innovation.
Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainability and External Communications said “We are proud to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child by empowering young girls to explore STEM subjects and possible careers. Females remain highly underrepresented in the STEM field, and we are optimistic that these experiences will help bridge the gap by enabling young girls discover their talent and envision futures in fields of STEM.”
The training sparked their curiosity and planted seeds of ambition. Little Nana Yaa now dreams of becoming an engineer. “This programme gave me ideas about engineering, machines, inventions, mathematics, and science,” she said. Inspired by the day’s activities, she hopes to one day invent a robot. “A medical robot, or a household robot,” she added.
Source: ameyawdebrah.com/
