Too many girls and young women are held back by biases, social norms, and expectations that shape their education and career choices. The gender digital divide further widens this gap: globally, only 35% of STEM students in higher education are women, and less than 30% of STEM careers are occupied by women (UNESCO). Limited access to digital tools, practical learning opportunities, and mentorship makes it harder for girls to compete equally with their male counterparts. To close this gap, Gray Network is empowering adolescent girls and young women in STEM fields such as robotics, ICT, website design, coding, digital entrepreneurship, renewable energy, applied sciences, and engineering. The project builds girls’ capacity, confidence, and interest in STEM careers, enabling them to compete equally in today’s digital and technological world.
- STEM Presentations & Mentorship Talks – Inspiring female students through career talks and exposure to STEM opportunities.
- Science Demonstrations – Hands-on experiments to make learning fun and practical.
- Career Counseling – Guidance on pathways in engineering, ICT, medicine, agriculture, fashion technology, renewable energy, and more.
- STEM & Robotics Clubs Formation – Clubs established to sustain learning and peer mentorship.
- Practical ICT Sessions – Training in website design, digital literacy, and entrepreneurship.
- Coding & Technology Workshops – Students learned coding basics, problem-solving, and how digital tools drive innovation.
- Awareness Creation – Teachers and school administrators were sensitized on the importance of STEM for girls’ personal and community development.
- 459 adolescent girls
- 37 young women
- Teachers and school administrators
- Increased awareness of STEM opportunities and careers among girls.
- Girls gained hands-on ICT and coding skills to compete in the digital era.
- STEM and Robotics clubs were established to sustain learning.
- Career guidance boosted girls’ interest in STEM-related professions.
- Teachers and administrators developed stronger commitment to promoting STEM for girls.
Closing the gender digital divide is critical for equality and development. By equipping girls with STEM skills, confidence, and mentorship, the project ensures they are not left behind in the digital economy. Empowering girls in STEM is not only about careers . it’s about breaking stereotypes, reducing inequalities, and creating a generation of innovators who can transform their communities.
“I never thought girls could build websites, but now I’ve designed my first simple page. I want to become a software developer.”
— Erica, 16 years
“Through the robotics club, I learned how to build a simple robot. Now I believe engineering is not just for boys.”
— Priscilla , 15 years
“Before this program, I didn’t know coding. Today, I can write basic code and I want to pursue Computer Science in university.”
— Nana Ama , 17 years
“The mentorship talk inspired me. I used to think agriculture was old-fashioned, but I now see how technology and STEM make farming modern and profitable.”
— , 18 years
“The training gave me confidence. I realized girls can lead in ICT and engineering. I want to be a robotics engineer and mentor others.”
— Esther, 18 years