Dr. Patrick Essien, President of Molex Foundation Africa and Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Coast’s Department of Physics, is calling for support to train more than 500 young girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) in Northern Region.

Sixty (60) girls have already been successfully graduated after receiving free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), coding, robotics, and critical thinking through the help of Molex Foundation Africa.

The motive behind this initiative is to empower girls in ICT, enabling them to develop skills that allow them to establish themselves after school without waiting for employment.

According to Dr. Essien, the perception of STEM as a male-dominated field has long discouraged girls from exploring the vast opportunities these careers offer. He stresses the importance of breaking barriers to empower girls in STEM disciplines.

Molex Foundation Africa aims to scale up its impact, equipping young girls with relevant 21st-century skills. Emphasizes that support from government, corporate bodies, and philanthropists is crucial to extend their reach. The initiative seeks to empower hundreds of young African girls to pursue excellence in STEM.

Dr. Patrick Essien’s appeal underscores the need to address gender disparities in STEM fields, echoing global efforts like UNESCO’s initiatives to promote girls’ and women’s education in science and technology.

Report by Bernard K Dadzie Greater Accra Region