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Shaping African Women in STEM

Science | Technology | Engineering | Mathematics

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SWIS EmpowHER Project

The SWIS EmpowHER Project seeks to provide targeted training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to final year female STEM students, preparing them for careers in academia, industry, or entrepreneurship. This initiative aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4, 8, 9, and 10.

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SWIS ART Project

SWIS Africa is excited to offer a research training program by partnering with universities and colleges to build the research communication capacity and confidence of African women in science by equipping them with relevant skills in scientific research presentation, personal branding, and storytelling through digital media.

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SWIS High School Project

SWIS Africa in partnership with SabiScholar is excited to provide an empowerment program for the high school students in Nigeria. We will be launching the project at OASOS (Oladipo Alayande School of Science) having received formal permission from the Oyo State Ministry of Education to implement this initiative.

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100+

Women Interviewed and Celebrated

2000+

Training and Workshop Participants

20+

Programs and Projects Implemented

100K+

Social Media Engagements

5000+

Women Directly Impacted/Inspired

We will always have STEM with us. Some things will drop out of the public eye and will go away, but there will always be science, engineering, and technology. And there will always, always be mathematics.

Katherine Johnson, Mathematician

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Events and Programs

  • SWIS EmpowHER Program - General and Specific Classes
    SWIS EmpowHER Program - General and Specific Classes
    Jun 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Zoom
    The SWIS EmpowHER program is a transformative initiative by SWIS Africa (Shaping African Women in STEM) designed to support final-year female STEM students in their transition from higher education to professional careers. It equips young women with targeted training, one-on-one mentorship, and acce
  • Women In Technology and Engineering (WITESA 5.0) Summit & Awards
    Women In Technology and Engineering (WITESA 5.0) Summit & Awards
    Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Muson Centre, 8/9 Marina, Onikan, Lagos Lagos, CCV2+9H3 Race Course, 4aa Force Rd, Lagos Island, Lagos 102273, Lagos, Nigeria
    The Women in Technology and Engineering Summit & Awards (WITESA 5.0) is the fifth annual flagship tech gathering organized by Womenovate in partnership with Tech Revolution Africa. Scheduled for June 23–24, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria, the summit marks the first time this landmark event is being held in
  • SWIS Africa High School Empowerment Program
    SWIS Africa High School Empowerment Program
    Sat, Jun 06
    University of Ibadan First Gate
    Jun 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    University of Ibadan First Gate, CWR4+CM2, Ibadan 200132, Oyo, Nigeria
    Event Highlights Study strategies & academic habits Time management & organization Finding mentors & meaningful networks Scholarships & financial aid Budgeting & money management

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Shaping African Women in STEM

We celebrate, promote and shape African women in STEM through storytelling, innovative programs and strategic partnerships.

Email: info@swisafrica.org

Phone: 431-668-3669

Registered Charity: 7867217 (Nigeria)

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