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From Nseleni to the World: Dr. Nokwanda Ngema Inspires Girls in Robotics!
As we kickick start our eight-months MyPlanet-OurHome Hackathon at Amazon Web Services Skills Centre in Cape Town this week, we are...

Girls In Robotics
Mar 251 min read
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Imagine: The roar of robotic arms, the precision of a laser cutter, the tangible future unfolding before their eyes!
This wasn't a lecture; it was a revelation. Our Girls in Robotics Africa  FIRST TECH CHALLENGE  team, alongside their FTC peers,...

Girls In Robotics
Mar 141 min read
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It's not how you start, but how you finish!
Through perseverance, mentorship, and support, we’ve conquered the impossible and reached the FIRST TECH CHALLENGE  Provincials in Cape...

Girls In Robotics
Feb 71 min read
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Girls in Robotics Visit Astron Energy Refinery
"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." – Alfred Mercier, Philosopher ________ Our Girls in Robotics Africa  had fun exploring...

Girls In Robotics
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Ubuntu: Raising a Generation That Thrives Through Togetherness!
We are deeply grateful to Team Texpand  and CircuitRunners Robotics  for their generous sponsorship of the Girls in Robotics Africa...

Girls In Robotics
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Regional FIRST Lego League Challenge
Our Girls in Robotics are thrilled to be participating in the FIRST Lego League regional challenge on 12 October 2024 in Cape Town! It's...
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Oct 9, 20241 min read
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From Robots to Real-World Skills: San Francisco Team Highlights the Impact of Robotics on School and Life
The San Francisco robotics team recently shared with Cape Town's Girls in Robotiocs how participating in robotics has profoundly impacted...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Girls in Robotics engaging with with Cybersecurity Expert, Former Federal Prosecutor, and TechWomen Mentor from Silicon Valley
#stemforgirls #sdg4 #unwomen #unicef #techgirls #girlsinstem #womenintech #techwomen #usembassysa #usconsulatecapetown
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africanyouthignited
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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NASA Administrator's Senior Advisor Mr. Younes visit Girls in Robotics
"NASA believes in the value of collaborations. This is why we are here in South Africa to work with our colleagues at SANSA". When Mr....
Emma
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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Girls in Robotics (GiR) are being encouraged to STAY AWAKE as they close Term 2, 2023
A big thank you to our Operations Director, Natasha for thoughtfully designing and implementing this initiative - #STAYAWAKE. The...
Emma
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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Thanks to our dear friend and patron Zani Taitz for inviting us to @West Riding Primary School to en
Thanks to West Riding Primary School for inviting us to engage with your senior students about STEM careers last week. This school...
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africanyouthignited
Oct 5, 20221 min read
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AYI4ir due to talk Youth Employment in Africa at the 2022 Africa Tech Festival
If you are in the Mother City, make your way to the Cape Town International Convention Centre between Nov 7th - 11th. Our Founder and...
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africanyouthignited
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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AYI's Girls in Robotics (GiR) discuss machines and jobs
These conversations are important. They provide a compass to our young people regarding the trajectory of the global job market and...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 22, 20221 min read
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Girls in Robotics visits Tygerhof Primary School
We are excited to add Tygerhof Primary School to our list of collaborators on our #girlsinrobotics initiative - introducing girls to the...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 16, 20221 min read
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AYI's Girls in Robotics initiative is igniting girls to STEM careers through Robotics
Watch here: https://fb.watch/gPAnfOj0zW/ ------------------------------------------------------------ #girlseducation #girlsinrobotics...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 15, 20221 min read
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GIRLS - "... The future STEM workforce, future inventors, and future innovators"
https://hundred.org/en/innovations/girls-of-steel-robotics #girlsinrobotics #girlsinstem #girlscancode #girlsintech #techgirls
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africanyouthignited
Mar 15, 20221 min read
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AYI At Philippi village youth science fair 2022
African Youth Ignited was thrilled to be engaging with students from various schools from the vicinity of the Philippi Village on 22...
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africanyouthignited
Feb 22, 20221 min read
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