STEM Camp for Girls in Minna: Promoting Creativity

Time Out 4Africa hosted the 4th Annual Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) EXPO for girls in Minna Nigeria on August 17, 2021

The EXPO was designed to expose girls, ages 7-12 to the basics of STEM Education. Fifty girls were exposed to basic science, technology and engineer activities. This highlight of this year’s EXPO was the engagement with the Keva Planks. The use of the Keva Planks promoted teamwork, creativity, and innovation, all skills needed by a STEM professionals. Twenty of the girls in attendance were returning from the 2019 Expo. Ten of those girls stated that the STEM EXPO was the first time that they were exposed to STEM education. They were so excited!

Funds donated to Time Out 4Africa’s STEM Camp in Minna were used to purchase the STEM supplies used at the camp.  Funds were also used to purchase drinks and snacks that were provided at the event. Additionally, girls were given a Time Out 4Africa bookbag for school supplies.

Girls at the EXPO received information on STEM careers and they were encouraged to think about the possibilities of a STEM career opportunity. The girls expressed excitement about engaging in the STEM activities and learning about STEM careers.

Your donation made a difference and with your continued support, TimeOut4Africa can reach more girls in Minna, Nigeria, exposing them to the possiblies of STEM careers. 

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Timeout4Africa Foundation is happy to share that our work in Africa continues to provide much needed support to children in Doko, Niger state , Nigeria. Our school project, which included  a total renovation of a 2 classroom block at Ntakogi primary School in  Doko, Niger state. It was a great day in June 2021, Project leader Mr Musa was present at Ntakogi primary to present the renovated classroom block to the school principal and his staff. This classrooms will be used for the STEM program for both male and female. In the next coming months Timeout4Africa foundation will assist with employing a full time STEM instructor to assist in introducing STEM( Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) to the kids at the primary school.

The School Principal, expressed his gratitude with a letter of appreciation for the renovation and the commitment from Timeout4Africa to supply the science classroom furnitures. With your support, we will continue to assist schools in need by providing equipment, materials to support their educational needs.

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