STEAM Education & Entrepreneurship for African Women & Girls.
Women account for more than 50 percent of Sub-Sahara Africa’s population. Unfortunately, an estimated 42.8 percent of female youth between the ages of 15 and 24 are illiterate, according to the United Nations Girls' Education Initiative. It is, therefore, no surprise that girls lag behind in basic education and trail considerably in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education.
Women Entrepreneurs for Africa (WEforAFRICA) is guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as The Global Goals, and is specifically aligned with goals #5 - Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Stand with WEforAfrica as we sow seeds in the future of African girls and women, including those with disabilities, to make up for lost ground and move ahead to thrive in the 22nd century’s competitive economic environment. Together, we can develop the most powerful force on the continent.
Programs & Services
Mentoring and Coaching
Establish a mentoring program whereby participants will receive the knowledge, tools, and resources they will need…
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Agri-Business for Women
Hands-on experimental STEAM projects in agriculture: Developing sustainable school farming that will supply most of the…
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Mission
To empower girls and women through continued investment in STEAM education, leadership development, and entrepreneurship
Vision
To create a unique space where every girl and women including those with disabilities will be provided with the training, tools, and investment necessary to ascend to their full potential and individual purpose.
MOTTO
STEAM for LIFE!
Our Team
Yvonne Carr, Founder of Women Entrepreneurs for Africa, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) Education… Daniel Ikem is a Global Partner Development Manager for Microsoft. He leads the Microsoft Black Partner Growth Initiative which seeks to address… Pamela is a Director of Nursing at Meijer Health and is passionate about the healthcare industry. An avid learner, Pamela has an… Mr. Koutta currently is The SEED School of Maryland Human Resources Director since June 2012. Prior to his role at SEED Maryland,… Dr. Michael Kaspar is the Senior Policy Analyst staffing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics desk for the National Education Association. He…
Yvonne Carr,Founder
DANIEL IKEM, Chair
Pamela Egbunime, Director
Alexandre Bema Koutta, Director
Dr. Michael Kaspar, Director/Advisor
GET INVOLVED
There are many ways you can TAKE ACTION to help strengthen communities by creating opportunities for women’s entrepreneurship in Africa.
CONTACT US
We look forward to you becoming a part of this program. STEAM will be of great benefit to the women and girls of Sub-Saharan Africa.
