This archive report was first published on 23 April 2020.
As the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, Mastercard has introduced a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) curriculum through a suite of new online, creative educational resources. The programme, which is now in its sixth year, has engaged more than 800,000 students across the globe, including over 200 in Kenya.
Designed for parents and teachers to engage and inspire kids from home, the programme offers inquiry-based activities and real-world challenges that aim to inspire more girls to pursue STEM careers and reduce the gender gap in these fields. The programme is available in English and is designed for students to work independently, with materials also available for teachers to guide students with online sessions.
According to Ifeoma Dozie, Director, Marketing and Communications, Mastercard Sub-Saharan Africa, the programme is a fun way to engage and inspire kids about STEM while at home. “We know that these are challenging times for parents and teachers on many fronts and hope that these learning resources are a fun way to engage and inspire kids about STEM while at home,” she said.
Girls4Tech programs also extend to girls aged between 13 and 16, and a new curriculum was launched in 2019 to give students deeper exposure to the growing fields of cybersecurity and AI through Girls4Tech Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. New activities will be posted on a weekly basis on the Girls4Tech platforms.
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