{"id":254,"date":"2026-03-11T12:50:50","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=254"},"modified":"2026-03-11T12:50:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T12:50:50","slug":"empowerher-initiative-powered-by-wunti-al-khair-foundation-promotes-girls-participation-in-stem-and-tech-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.thewakf.org\/?p=254","title":{"rendered":"EmpowerHer Initiative, Powered by Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, Promotes Girls\u2019 Participation in STEM and Tech Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In commemoration of the&nbsp;<strong>International Day of the Girl Child<\/strong>, the&nbsp;<strong>EmpowerHer Initiative<\/strong>, powered by&nbsp;<strong>Wunti Al-Khair Foundation<\/strong>, in partnership with&nbsp;<strong>Tech4Dev Initiative<\/strong>, organized a&nbsp;<strong>school outreach program<\/strong>&nbsp;aimed at creating awareness among young girls on the importance of&nbsp;<strong>STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)<\/strong>&nbsp;and technology-related skills for their future empowerment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outreach program, which took place in&nbsp;<strong>Bauchi<\/strong>, brought together students from&nbsp;<strong>FOMWAN Model School, Federal Low-Cost<\/strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>High Tech International Academy<\/strong>. The event featured interactive sessions, practical demonstrations, and motivational talks designed to inspire young girls to pursue education and careers in science and technology fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speaking during the event, representatives from&nbsp;<strong>Wunti Al-Khair Foundation<\/strong>&nbsp;highlighted that the outreach aligns with the Foundation\u2019s vision of promoting inclusive education and empowering young women to participate actively in innovation, leadership, and community development. \u201cEmpowering girls with STEM and tech skills is not just about education\u2014it\u2019s about equipping them with tools to shape the future,\u201d one of the facilitators emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>Tech4Dev team<\/strong>&nbsp;also engaged the students with real-life stories of women breaking barriers in technology, encouraging them to develop interest and confidence in digital skills that are becoming increasingly essential in today\u2019s world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to learn and interact with mentors and facilitators. Many of the students noted that the sessions helped them see new possibilities for their future careers and inspired them to dream bigger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In her remarks, a representative of the&nbsp;<strong>EmpowerHer Initiative<\/strong>&nbsp;appreciated Wunti Al-Khair Foundation and Tech4Dev for their collaboration and reaffirmed the commitment to continue supporting programs that promote gender equality and digital inclusion for girls across Bauchi and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<strong>EmpowerHer school outreach<\/strong>&nbsp;serves as part of ongoing efforts to bridge the gender gap in STEM education and ensure that every girl has the knowledge, confidence, and support to thrive in the digital age.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In commemoration of the&nbsp;International Day of the Girl Child, the&nbsp;EmpowerHer Initiative, powered by&nbsp;Wunti Al-Khair Foundation, in partnership with&nbsp;Tech4Dev Initiative, organized a&nbsp;school outreach program&nbsp;aimed at creating awareness among young girls on the importance of&nbsp;STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)&nbsp;and technology-related skills for their future empowerment. 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