This 3D printing project aims to get more girls in Africa into subjects like science, technology, engineering and math. From non-profit organization Youth For Technology, 3D Africa is a charitable endeavor and flexible funding campaign on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo to buy new equipment to be placed in schools. Additionally, 3D Africa received a grant from Women Enhancing Technology (WeTech).
Launching in Nigeria first, the 3D printing program will not only empower girls and students, but "potentially could mitigate the unemployment situation in Africa by bridging the gap between education and employment" according to Youth For Technology CEO and President Njideka Harry. The program aims to invest in girls in particular and close the STEM gender skills gap.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Girl-targeted Tech Programs
- Empower girls in STEM to help close the gender skills gap and unlock their potential.
- Flexible Funding Campaigns for Education Initiatives
- Crowdfunding platforms can be utilized to raise funds for education initiatives like 3D Africa.
- Investing in STEM Education in Developing Countries
- Investing in STEM education in developing countries like Nigeria can provide solutions to the unemployment situation in Africa.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Non-profit Organizations
- Non-profit organizations can use 3D printing technology to empower girls and students in STEM education.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- Crowdfunding platforms like Indiegogo can be used to fund education initiatives in developing countries like 3D Africa.
- Education Technology
- Education technology can help bridge the gap between education and employment in developing countries and help close the STEM gender skills gap.
