Equity in Education
Inspiring women in tech to pursue their dreams, despite the unpromising narrative already written for them
Around the globe, over 132 million girls do not have access to higher level education.
Out of the 796 million illiterate people, women make up 2/3 of this-- facing many barriers.
Women are seen as incapable in pursuing a degree in male-dominant, STEM related fields.
Barriers
Catastrophic events such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and tornados, as well as increased poverty leads to millions of girls lacking resources to attend school.
Many women are deemed to follow the unpromising future path their past has written for them, this includes having to meet certain expectations and cultural norms.
In third world countries, countless girls do not have access to resources and are faced with the harsh reality of having to stop learning.
Impact
Women's education leads to building stronger communities, greater economies, and key to determining a child's future
Giving girls opportunities to learn at a higher level institute helps narrow the STEM gnder gap and enhance the engineering world
Lowers infant mortality rates and greater health benefits.