GIRLS IN STEM: B~STEM PROJECT Our programs and events provide girls and young women prospects in business and STEM by creating access to information and opportunities, offering educational programming and promoting higher education. They allow us to educate, empower, and inspire youth on an on-going basis — particularly in communities that lack the infrastructure and resources needed to cultivate talent and foster innovation in this ever-emerging and expanding technology driven world. We … [Read more...]
World’s Smallest Satellite designed by 18-year old Tamil Nadu
International Youth Day, Young people assess the needs of their peers
International Youth Day has ended and here are some of the thoughts from our YOUTH ! NEW YORK, USA, 11 August 2011 – This week marks the end of the International Year of Youth, a year dedicated to celebrating young people’s achievements as well as creating more opportunities for youth to engage fully in the development of their societies. Although people under 24 represent nearly half of the world’s population, in many countries they often lack freedom, equal opportunities … [Read more...]
UN Radio Series, Celebrating 15-year-old Girls Wins Medal!
UN Radio Series on 15-year-old Girls Wins Medal Being a 15-year-old girl can be difficult no matter where you live. But in many parts of the world, the difficulties are compounded by poverty, coerced sex, HIV or early pregnancy. The UN Radio series “15,” which won a Bronze medal for best documentary in the category of social issues at the New York Festivals International Radio competition this month, captures the resilience of adolescent girls from around the world … [Read more...]