STEM For Change

Pakistan face severe gender disparity in STEM fields, What we should change to spark curiosity, inside and outside classroom for young girls?

How To Inspire More Young Women To Enter STEM In 2018 Young women in STEM weigh in with their best advice on inspiring future generations to follow in their footsteps and close the STEM gender gap.

To ensure every child gets an , we must understand why some do not. 6 reasons drop out:

1. Poor results, cost
2. Failing exams
3. Lack of schools
4. Marriage
5. Not enrolling or enrolling late
6. Influence of relatives, other demands

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Education is a basic human right that should be exercised fully in all nations, but for many girls in Pakistan, attending school is not an option. A girl’s education is an essential starting point in establishing equality everywhere.

The impact of education on girls is extraordinary. Education sustains human values. It forms the foundation for learning and critical thinking. Education also provides skills for girls to become more self-reliant and provides them with more opportunities. There are plenty of girls still out of schools and we need to change this. Lets give our girls, a new love for education!

The plight of girls' education

The stats indicate how wide spread the issue really is in Pakistan.

TechWomen fellow, Bisma Hayat says, “Defiance and Determination are both equally important for Women to succeed in STEM Careers. Believe in yourself, the external noise will always make you second guess your hard work and achievements, Stay clear of it and always strive to be the best you can be.”

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In the words of TechWomen fellow Zainab Saleem, "Stop listening to others and do what you love. Do what you believe is right, for it is the only way you can deliver unique innovations that are required in STEM."

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TechWomen fellow, Saba Rasheed Malik says, “Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) literacy for women is fundamental to a successful society. To go fast and far, [one should] STEM forward.”

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Fulbright Visiting Scholar and TechWomen fellow, Saima Shabbir believes that STEM is a gender-neutral doorway to success that creates the future by shaping the next-generation leaders.

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TechWomen fellow, Sadia Bashir believes, "Women can improve the world by utilizing their intellect and creativity towards devising groundbreaking inventions. I want to encourage all the women of any age and background to stop being afraid, speak up and try to fit in. You can be the change, and you should not be afraid to start your businesses, build companies, follow your passions."

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Congratulating team Pakistan which participated amongst 20 countries at the TechWomen 2017 and won the seed funding for its impact project to make a change. Through their project, the team will work towards ensuring inclusive quality education and learning opportunities for girls in Pakistan.

These women are part of the first-ever delegation to represent Pakistan at TechWomen.

6 Women from Pakistan Win $3000 Grant to Create Social Impact TechWomen is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). TechWomen, launched in 2011, supports the Un