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From Nseleni to the World: Dr. Nokwanda Ngema Inspires Girls in Robotics!
As we kickick start our eight-months MyPlanet-OurHome Hackathon at Amazon Web Services Skills Centre in Cape Town this week, we are...
Girls In Robotics
Mar 251 min read
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AYI4IR at the Public Relationship with Science Conference
💡 We are proud to share that our CEO, Emma Mphahlele, has been invited as a delegate to the South African Public Relationship with...
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Mar 212 min read
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Imagine: The roar of robotic arms, the precision of a laser cutter, the tangible future unfolding before their eyes!
This wasn't a lecture; it was a revelation. Our Girls in Robotics Africa FIRST TECH CHALLENGE team, alongside their FTC peers,...
Girls In Robotics
Mar 141 min read
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It's not how you start, but how you finish!
Through perseverance, mentorship, and support, we’ve conquered the impossible and reached the FIRST TECH CHALLENGE Provincials in Cape...
Girls In Robotics
Feb 71 min read
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Girls in Robotics Visit Astron Energy Refinery
"What we learn with pleasure, we never forget." – Alfred Mercier, Philosopher ________ Our Girls in Robotics Africa had fun exploring...
Girls In Robotics
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Ubuntu: Raising a Generation That Thrives Through Togetherness!
We are deeply grateful to Team Texpand and CircuitRunners Robotics for their generous sponsorship of the Girls in Robotics Africa...
Girls In Robotics
Oct 11, 20241 min read
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Regional FIRST Lego League Challenge
Our Girls in Robotics are thrilled to be participating in the FIRST Lego League regional challenge on 12 October 2024 in Cape Town! It's...
africanyouthignited
Oct 9, 20241 min read
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“Living in a high-tech world: should we be concerned
National Science Week 2024 launch, is taking place here at the Central University of Technolog, Bloemfontein as we speak. The theme...
africanyouthignited
Sep 28, 20241 min read
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From Robots to Real-World Skills: San Francisco Team Highlights the Impact of Robotics on School and Life
The San Francisco robotics team recently shared with Cape Town's Girls in Robotiocs how participating in robotics has profoundly impacted...
africanyouthignited
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Global Tech Girls unite: From Vietnam, Algeria, and South Africa to Girls in Robotics Bootcamp
The powerful stories of young girls from Vietnam, Algeria, and South Africa participating in the Tech Girls program are lighting the way...
africanyouthignited
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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🌟🚀 All it takes is a single touch point to ignite curiosity in STEM careers!
As the boot camp comes to an end, it marks a significant milestone for our incredible Girls in Robotics participants! Over the past two...
Girls In Robotics
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Kenyan TechWomen Fellow to Empower South African Girls in Robotics Ahead of National Science Week: "Science, Tech, and Me"
As part of the National Science Week celebrations, a Kenyan TechWomen Fellow is set to inspire and empower South African girls under the...
africanyouthignited
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Girls in Robotics Bootcamp| The Tech Girl Experience
It's day 3 of the bootcamp; Excitement is building at the Girls in Robotics Bootcamp as participants look forward to learning about the...
africanyouthignited
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Kicking Off a Girls in Robotics Sponsored by U.S. Embassy South Africa
🚀 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗚𝗛𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗜 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗘! Setting the scene for creative thinking, collaboration, and a fun week ahead What's a boot...
africanyouthignited
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Empowering Visionaries, Igniting Change!
Big news alert! 🎉 📢 The African Youth Ignited 4ir executive team is thrilled to announce the fresh faces on our board🌟. Yep, you read...
africanyouthignited
May 1, 20242 min read
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Girls in Robotics close Term 1 of 2024 at the American Corner Cape Town
'If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.' - Booker T. Washington Our three-day Girls in Robotics Digital Skills Holiday...
africanyouthignited
Apr 12, 20241 min read
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International Day of Girls and Women in Science with Dr. Alondra
We are thankful to Dr. Alondra for taking time out of her busy schedule to inspire our girls, school leaders, science educators, and...
africanyouthignited
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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AYI Executive Team at the Digital Coorporation Organisation
Our Chief of Development - Samantha Salimu, and Chief of Training Lindiwe Somana had an opportunity to engage with experts in the skills...
africanyouthignited
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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Join our CEO at Amazon Cape Town headquaters this week
#amazon #aws #girlsinrobotics #anitab #amazonwebservices #womenintechnology #womeninstemafrica #emergingleaders
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Nov 20, 20231 min read
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NASA Administrator's Senior Advisor Mr. Younes visit Girls in Robotics
"NASA believes in the value of collaborations. This is why we are here in South Africa to work with our colleagues at SANSA". When Mr....
Emma
Jun 26, 20231 min read
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