#1MillionGirlsInSTEM is our 10-year global commitment, initiated in 2017 at the United Nations Headquarters, aiming to reach 1 million girls globally, through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and awareness initiatives . This programme is in collaboration with UNESCO. WomEng has developed advocacy tools including our LaunchPad workshop toolkit, and a virtual platform to track the reach of the campaign.

About Women in Engineering

WomEng is an authentic values-driven organisation for women in engineering by predominantly women engineers who have developed programmes to address the issues facing women in the engineering sector from school level all the way through to industry. Being a dynamic organisation, WomEng has been able to meet the changing demands and needs of the global engineering industry through effective lobbying, advocacy, capacity building and engagement of the sector. WomEng has been able to deliver cost effective, impactful programming and has a successful track record since 2006 in developing program

Aim and Benefits of #1MillionGirlsinSTEM Ambassador

Change a girl, change the world! As an ambassador you are a changemaker who is shaping a new world for the next generation of leaders in STEM. Alongside this, the benefits of being a part of this outreach campaign include:

1. Training on how to run grassroots initiatives for STEM education
2. Receiving a Brand Ambassador Toolkit on Merit
3. Aligning yourself with a global campaign endorsed by UNESCO and related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals
4. Monitoring and tracking your social impact on our leader board
5. Be profiled as a changemaker on our WomEng platforms
6. Funding opportunities

Requirements for #1MillionGirlsinSTEM Ambassador Qualification

#1MillionGirlsinSTEM ambassadors are people who are passionate about creating awareness of the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics in solving local and global problems. We are changing the narrative from “What do you want to become when you grow up?” to “What problems do you want to solve?”

#1MillionGirlsinSTEM Ambassadors are independent self-starters that are using established and new networks and relationships to #InfluencewithImpact and continuously grow #1MillionGirlsinSTEM awareness initiatives. They have the ability to leverage personal and WomEng networks and toolkits to run outreach programmes that impact girls within their own local communities. This can include:

1. Generating brand awareness by speaking to girls at schools, in communities and online about STEM.
2. Hosting WomEng LaunchPad workshops for girls in schools and communities.
3. Hosting STEM-related programmes such as coding workshops, robotic workshops, etc. that include girls.
4. Assisting in content creation (i.e. writing blogs, newsletters, product reviews, etc.)
5. Being an opinion leader in their community, advocating for girls in STEM

Application Deadline

Not Specified

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go toWomen in Engineering on docs.google.com to apply

The Ambassador Journey to Impact
• Step 1: Complete this application form. Our team will review your application and provide you with the outcome.
• Step 2: If successful, you will be required to complete our #1MillionGirlsinSTEM Ambassador Introductory Training online course.
• Step 3: Attend a New Ambassador Virtual Meet and Greet Session. These are hosted every two weeks.
• Step 4: Once completed, you will gain access to our Ambassador Platform and WhatsApp Groups.
• Step 5: Host STEM related outreach events in-person or virtually for girls between 5 – 18 years old
• Step 6:  Report on your impact to WomEng

If you have any queries, email 1milliongirlsinstem@womeng.org

For more details, visit WomEng website.