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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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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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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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Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Global Tech Girls unite: From Vietnam, Algeria, and South Africa to Girls in Robotics Bootcamp
The powerful stories of young girls from Vietnam, Algeria, and South Africa participating in the Tech Girls program are lighting the way...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Kenyan TechWomen Fellow to Empower South African Girls in Robotics Ahead of National Science Week: "Science, Tech, and Me"
As part of the National Science Week celebrations, a Kenyan TechWomen Fellow is set to inspire and empower South African girls under the...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Girls in Robotics Bootcamp| The Tech Girl Experience
It's day 3 of the bootcamp; Excitement is building at the Girls in Robotics Bootcamp as participants look forward to learning about the...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 19, 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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Girls in Robotics Connects with Silicon Valley!
We are thrilled and honoured that a Carlifonian robotics team and SWENext's Lori Kahn will be sharing all things (FIRST) Robotics with...
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africanyouthignited
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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2024 Girls in Robotics (GiR) Bootcamp
#americancorner #usembassysouthafrica #stemeducationforgirls #techgirls #womenintech #womeninstem #techwomen #blackgirlsinstem
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africanyouthignited
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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CLOSING THE DIGITAL SKILLS GAP FOR YOUTH WITH The Digital Cooperation Organization
Join our CEO, Emma Mphahlele as she engages with a line up of global multi-stakeholder experts on digital inclusion on 15 November 2023...
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africanyouthignited
Nov 15, 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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"After fleeing for their lives, Afghan girls robotics team mourns what they left behind"
Our South African Girls in Robotics (GiR) is inspired by Afghan girls who realize their potential and the value of STEM education. “We...
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africanyouthignited
May 13, 20231 min read
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"Girls in Robotics: Cracking the Code to Inspire More Women in STEM"
"The world of STEM is an incredible catalyst for learning and building strong relationships. Girls in Robotics is just one moment in the...
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africanyouthignited
May 13, 20231 min read
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"All-girl robotics team encouraging more girls to engage in STEM"
“I was often the only and often times one of a few women of any race, and often the only Black person certainly the only Black woman,”...
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May 13, 20231 min read
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AYI's founder moderates a panel discussion on Youth Employment in Africa with world class experts
Source: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6996364037311627264?updateEntityUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_feedUpdate%3A%28V2%2Curn%...
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africanyouthignited
Nov 9, 20221 min read
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Come to the CTICC to listen to our Founder and her panel of experts as she moderates: L&D in the 4IR
Thanks to the Africa Tech Festival for the invitation to this very important discussion, and for the opportunity to be part of this...
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africanyouthignited
Nov 8, 20221 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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