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# Solar-Powered Tent Initiatives
Teens from DIY Girls Have Created a Tent for People Without Homes

By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-06-16 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-girl
References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/solar-powered-tent-invention-homeless-teen-girls/) & [diygirls.org](http://www.diygirls.org/)

DIY Girls is a non-profit organization that was created to empower teenager girls who come from low-income families to "pursue the fields of technology and engineering," and a group of teenagers in this organization have created a tent for Los Angeles' homeless community.

Created by a team of 12 teenagers who no had no prior experience in engineering, the [solar-powered tent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) was designed with the help of [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-motorbike) videos and [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-health-api) searches. The tent was created for those in Los Angeles who are homeless, a group that unfortunately continues to expand in numbers.

As a result of their hard work, the teenage girls won a $10,000 grant from the Lemelson-MIT program in Boston, where they will also present their work.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.3/10
- Popularity: 61% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Youth Innovation in Social Impact:** The DIY Girls' initiative demonstrates how young people can use their creativity and resourcefulness to address pressing social issues like homelessness.
- **Low-cost Technology Solutions for Vulnerable Communities:** The solar-powered tent created by the DIY Girls showcases the potential of affordable technology to improve the living conditions of homeless populations.
- **Empowering Girls in STEM Fields:** DIY Girls' solar-powered tent project highlights the importance of providing opportunities for young girls from low-income backgrounds to explore technology and engineering.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Non-profit Organizations:** Non-profit organizations like DIY Girls play a crucial role in fostering innovation and addressing social challenges.
- **Homelessness Services:** The solar-powered tent initiative opens up opportunities for businesses and organizations catering to the needs of homeless populations to incorporate innovative and sustainable solutions.
- **Youth Programs and Education:** The success of DIY Girls' project underscores the importance of investing in educational programs that empower young people to pursue STEM fields and contribute to societal improvements.

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