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LAUNCHED! GYST 2.0
“Innovation is seeing what everyone has seen, and thinking what no one has thought.” In a world where many see problems but few take action, the GYST girls dared to
May 26, 2025
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She’s the Same Girl
She’s the same girl You told her she had no place in the world You called her inferior, a shadow human It’s that same girl breaking world records today She’s
May 7, 2025
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Empowering the Next Generation of Female STEM Professionals
As the 6-month mentorship phase of the GYST project comes to a close, the Dbegotin team sat down with the GYST mentors to hear their reflections on the journey so
April 29, 2025
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Can Education Solve Insecurity?
Education is a powerful tool that can be yielded to tackle pressing societal issues. From unemployment to youth apathy and climate awareness, education remains a vital key for positive change.
April 15, 2025
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Bridging the Gap Between Literacy and Education
SDG 4: “Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” In Nigeria, literacy is often interchanged with education, particularly in rural communities where most children are
April 8, 2025
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Education Gives Us the Power to Become
Imagine an uneducated version of Barack Obama. Imagine if all Obama ever became was a local farmer in a Kenyan village, with no dreams beyond the next harvest. Imagine how
March 25, 2025
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The Role of Mentorship in Advancing Female Inclusion in Science Careers
Amina loved to sit under the mango tree in her family’s compound in Kano, watching the sky. She was fascinated by the way the stars twinkled and the moon shone.
February 11, 2025
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International Day for Girls in ICT
“To achieve full, equal and meaningful participation in ICT, young women and girls must have equal opportunities to learn digital skills and technology fundamentals, and accessible and quality education in
May 11, 2024
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Exploring the Underrepresentation of Girls and Women in STEM
“Tech is for boys” “You are not smart enough to code” “You cannot be a Physicist; that’s not a realistic career path.” Imagine being beaten with these words every time
February 11, 2024
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What is a Sound Education?
“Parents, listen to your children, for we are the leaders of tomorrow. Try and pay our school fees. And give us a sound education!” I remember when we used to
December 28, 2023
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