The Youth of Ghana

 Ghana has a youth robotics team that was preparing to compete in Singapore from October 7th to the 13th this year at FIRST Global, which an annual international robotics competition in Olympic style were youths from all around the world are brought together that have a passion for STEM held at the Singapore EXPO. This gives thousands of children from across the world to experience their passion for STEM and further their knowledge and experience. 

In 2017, the team for Ghana was the only all-female team for Africa at the FIRST Global competition that was held at Washington D.C., USA. The Ghanaian robotics team for this year was comprised of five students who attend Achimota Senior High School, which is located in Accra, Ghana. This school is mentored by STEMbees, which is an organization that promotes STEM education among African women. This is important because this further African women's education and give them an abundance of opportunities.

Speaking of STEMbees, the organization led a fundraising campaign for financial help and support from companies and people who are passionate for education, innovation, and empowering young women in the STEM field. This campaign was to raise money for a trip for the team and two coaches or mentors. This was a great opportunity for the Ghanaian team and for the future of young women pursuing STEM. I hope they keep doing fundraisers every year for not only young Ghanaian women, but other young women across Africa. 

Sources:

Ghana's Youth Robotics Team Prepare to Compete in Singapore - Africa.com (www.africa.com)

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