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Ten circles, and more on the way SWIS Africa has launched its STEM Circles across Nigeria, starting with 10 circles that are now up and running. More circles are already on the way as we work to bring this community to young women in even more places. The STEM Circles are part of SWIS Hub, our programme supported by the AU-EU Youth Action Lab Innovation Grant. Alongside the SWIS Hub digital platform and our Pop-Up Innovation Labs, the circles give young women something every

A new home for young African women in STEM On September 26, 2026, SWIS Africa officially launched the SWIS Hub platform at myswishub.com, a digital space built to help young African women find the learning, mentorship and opportunities they need to grow in STEM. For six years, SWIS Africa (Shaping African Women in STEM) has worked with more than 5,000 young women through training, mentorship and community programmes. Again and again, we heard the same thing: talent was never

On September 26, 2026, our SWIS EmpowHER fellows came together virtually to present the final projects they have been building over the past weeks. It was a proud moment for all of us at SWIS Africa. What began months ago as training sessions and mentorship conversations turned into ten bold, original projects, designed and delivered by final-year female STEM students from across Nigeria. The group project phase was designed to give our fellows the chance to apply everything

Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) has successfully held its first Pop-Up Innovation Lab under the SWIS Hub project in Lagos, drawing 29 young women in STEM on each of the two days of the event. The two-day intensive, held on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2026, at the University of Lagos, focused on artificial intelligence and data science, giving participants hands-on training designed to build practical digital skills relevant to today's STEM careers. The ev

Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) will hold the first Pop-Up Innovation Lab under its SWIS Hub project in Lagos on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2026, at the University of Lagos. The two-day intensive workshop, themed around artificial intelligence and data science, will bring together young women aged 18 to 35 for hands-on training designed to build practical digital skills and open doors to mentorship and career opportunities in STEM. The Lagos lab is the f

Shaping African Women in STEM (SWIS Africa) has launched the SWIS Hub, a year-long digital innovation and mentorship initiative aimed at bridging the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics across Nigeria. The organisation said the project would kick off with its first Pop-Up Innovation Lab in Lagos on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, 2026, where young women would receive hands-on training in artificial intelligence and data science. According to SW

Earlier this month, 30 participants of the SWIS EmpowHER Programme travelled to Lagos to attend WITESA 5.0 — Africa's largest women in technology and engineering summit. It was two days of learning, connection, and the kind of energy that stays with you long after you leave a room. SWIS Africa sponsored all 30 participants to attend, ensuring that the financial barrier that keeps so many young women out of spaces like this was not a factor for our cohort. Getting into the roo

On Friday, 6th June 2026, the BNI Youth Center at the University of Ibadan buzzed with energy as SWIS Africa hosted its High School Empowerment Program — a dynamic, knowledge-packed session designed to equip secondary school girls with the tools, mindset, and networks they need to thrive in college and beyond. Setting the Stage From the moment the session opened, the room was filled with curiosity and ambition. Young women gathered from across the secondary school community t

We are excited to announce that SWIS Africa is joining WITESA 5.0 as a community partner — bringing 30 participants from the SWIS EmpowHER Programme to what is set to be Africa's largest women in tech summit. About WITESA 5.0 The Women in Technology and Engineering Summit & Awards (WITESA) is one of Africa's most significant gatherings for women in STEM. Now in its fifth edition and being held in Lagos for the very first time, WITESA 5.0 takes place on June 23 and 24, 2026, o

We are thrilled to announce that 44 exceptional final-year female university students from across Nigeria have been selected to join the inaugural cohort of the SWIS EmpowHER Programme — a milestone moment for SWIS Africa and for the future of women in STEM. Drawn from diverse STEM disciplines at institutions across the country, these 44 women earned their places through a highly competitive selection process that assessed academic performance, extracurricular involvement, an

SWIS Africa is proud to announce the launch of the SWIS EmpowHER Program 2026, a bold new initiative designed to support final-year female STEM students across Nigeria as they transition into the next phase of their careers. This year, we are excited to partner with Top 100 African Future Leaders to expand our reach and deepen our impact. Across universities in Nigeria, we will be selecting outstanding final-year students in STEM to join one of three focused career streams: a

At SWIS Africa, we believe that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. As part of the SWIS Empowerment Programme, we took a meaningful step toward closing that gap by sponsoring the JAMB examination fees for 42 young girls in secondary school in Ibadan, Nigeria. For many students, especially girls, the transition from secondary school to higher education is not always straightforward. Financial constraints, limited access to academic support, and social expectations of

In celebration of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, SWIS Africa was honored to be invited to join a live television panel discussion on News Central TV ’s One SLOT program. The conversation went beyond celebration and recognition—it asked a bold and necessary question: Are African women simply participating in STEM, or are they reshaping how science is governed and funded across the continent? Hosted by Mazino Appeal , the discussion brought together leadi

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was vibrantly celebrated at the Bison Regional Fair hosted at Holy Cross School in Winnipeg —an inspiring gathering organized by Dr. Anju Bajaj . The event brought together students, educators, and organizations committed to advancing opportunities for girls in STEM. SWIS Africa was proud to partner with Dr. Bajaj for this impactful celebration, joining a powerful lineup of organizations dedicated to empowering young minds.

Students learning during the SWIS ART Program at CMU Africa SWIS Africa continues to champion African women in STEM through the SWIS Africa Research Training Program (SWIS ART) —a transformative initiative designed to strengthen research communication, confidence, and visibility. In partnership with the Carnegie Mellon University Africa Women in Tech Club , the second phase of the SWIS ART project was successfully delivered as a dynamic hybrid personal branding workshop. Brid

The Shaping African Women in STEM Africa Awards 2025 was successfully held on December 22nd from 4 PM, bringing together an inspiring community of leaders, innovators, students, professionals, and supporters committed to advancing women in STEM. The event created a powerful space to celebrate excellence, recognize impact, and amplify the voices of African women and allies driving change across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Ev

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In celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child 2025, Success Waymarks Foundation, in collaboration with SWIS Africa, Tech Girls Club, and Deeper Life High School (DLHS), hosted a powerful virtual event. This inspiring gathering reached over 1,000 girls across 24 DLHS campuses in Nigeria. The Theme: Girls as Everyday Leaders Themed “The Girl I Am, The Change I Lead: Girls as Everyday Leaders,” the event provided an empowering platform for young girls. They learned,