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Let’s find the science in this daisy.

www.greenlightforgirls.org

Not content to just watch flowers dance in the breeze, Harvard physicists have recently described for the first time how flowers generate the forces needed to curl open come springtime.

Don’t just stand there, do something!

∞ It started with one e‐mailWithin 12 months, it became…5 dedicated international Board Directors500+ passionate volunteers5 continents1000+ curious greenlight girls


greenlight for girls, asbl is an international non‐profit organisation headquartered in Brussels. Our mission is to promote STEM to girls of all ages and backgrounds.

Why do we do what we do?

∞Fuelled by passion, volunteer‐runWe all have one thing in common – to help girls realise that their future is full of possibilitiesGreenlight girls of all ages & backgroundsInspirational volunteersBoard members who drive everythingScientists, Engineers, TechnologistsMathematicians, plus much more


What do we mean “Science”?

∞For us, science is about the world around us∞Science is everywhere.∞Science includes all areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math = STEM)

∞Science is discovery, curiosity, experiments, future, exploration.

∞Math and science are basic building blocks that help to ensure a future full of possibilities….


Why girls?

∞ Why not? The numbers paint us a picture and each part of the world has different needs. Self‐esteem drops – 75% of 6th grade girls (11 years old) feel confident about

themselves. Once girls reach 10th grade girls (15 years old), this number drops to 55%.

One fifth of female computer science students question whether or not they belong there.

Only 20% of women with a math or science degree even work in a related field.

Only 16% of students in engineering class are women (this is in the US – the % is much lower in other countries). Later on once practicing in the field, in a room of 25 engineers, only 3 will be women.

In Europe, only 30% of researchers are women. Less than 10% of young girls in Europe are considering to become a scientist. One in every three girls in the developing world is married by the age of 18.

These girls tend to drop out of school shortly before or when they get married.

www.greenlightforgirls.orgResources: EngineeringDegree.net 2012, EC SheFigures 2009, Sjoberg & Schreiner 2008, Plan UK 2012

Where do we work?

∞ In less than 2 years, we have conducted activities and events in the following countries Europe (Western Europe)US (East coast, West coast)Africa (DRC, Cameroon)Asia (India)South America (Brazil)


What have been our results so far?

∞ The numbers… so far Reached 6,730 girls of all ages and backgrounds Engaged more than 550 volunteers worldwide Conducted 40 events in Brussels, Kinshasa, New Bedford, Bangalore,

Odense, Eindhoven, Mol, Budapest, plus more Presented at conferences in Estonia, Belgium, UAE, India, Massachusetts,

Oregon, Switzerland Created 2 science libraries in orphanages in India & Cameroon Identified 1st group of girls from disadvantaged community for our global

scholarship∞ The impact… so far

In a follow‐up survey to our event, a full 94 percent of girls who attended said the event encouraged them to pursue science subjects, and this from some who are not currently enrolled in science studies.

Numerous parents have personally thanked us for the inspiration we have given to their children and have let us know that we have had a positive impact on their studies and aspirations.


Turn business upside down

∞We started with no money, no funding, no infrastructure… really nothing You don’t need any of thatTo show resultsTo set the vision & strategyTo run your business on passion


What are the types of things we do?

∞greenlight for girls day∞Our signature event – a full day of science fun for girls ages 11‐15 run by role model professionals

∞g4g in the classroom∞School events (Levis & Water, Dancing with Asimo, eSkills Week)

∞Sister Schools & Science through our eyes videos∞g4g in the community∞g4g Global Scholarship Fund ∞Science Library∞Research www.greenlightforgirls.org

We love stories… and so do greenlight girls

∞To be innovative, find the interesting storyFor g4g…Why the daisy?Story behind the volunteersCan robots dance?


Get the message out and send it again

∞When you have little resources and money, it’s time for guerrilla marketingFor us, it means making the most use out of:A catchy name and brandWord of mouthSocial Media


Our aim is to create a sense of community

∞Local, National, International, GlobalFor us, one major means is through technology1000+ followers on twitter1000+ Unique site visitors monthly


Every moment is a learning opportunity

∞We don’t know everything but we do know that we would like to We learn something new every dayCulture and needsWays of doing businessCreative ideas


The ideas keep coming!

∞Time is our biggest foe!But that doesn’t stop us from innovating:Comic Book seriesThe virtual world of g4gGreenlight girls Sister SchoolsSTEM Competitions


Back to people….

∞Our dedicated international Board of DirectorsMelissa Rancourt, Chairman & FounderDr. Sarah Thomas, Ed.D., Director, Americas & Education ChairJoyce Lualaba, Director, Africa & Event and Activities ChairDr. Chandana Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Director, Asia & Gender Equity Chair

∞Our greenlight for girls global officeNevena Kostic, g4g global coordinator


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“I'd just like to take this opportunity to say that I can't thank you enough for all the support you've given me.The whole time I was in Oxford, every time I got nervous, I just thought of everyone wishing me luck and telling me I could do it.”

‐ Greenlight girl Ambassador Jennifer, 16 yrs old

“Undoubtedly it was a bright day, boosted by the passion and joy of everyone involved! I'd like to thank especially you and all the management, for your tireless enthusiasm and awesome leadership ability. For me it was another confirmation of what g4g can be”

‐ Greenlight girl Volunteer Leonardo, Physicist

“I'm registerd for the greenlight tomorrow in Brussels, but I'm ill. My mom says I came down with the flew. I hope it won't cause a problem that I won't be present.I feel so bad because I was looking forward to this since forever. Last year was so incredible!”

‐ Greenlight girl Freya, 12 yrs oldwww.greenlightforgirls.org

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