We are proud to partner with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation to launch WAGGGS' first-ever STEM programme.
In 2022, WAGGGS delivered a global STEM consultation to better understand what girls and young women from across the Guiding Movement felt about STEM. We asked them what they enjoyed about STEM, what they wanted to learn more about, what they felt the challenges and barriers were to engaging in STEM education and careers and finally what could WAGGGS offer on STEM. The resounding message was clear – we want to learn more and advocate for better access to STEM!
In 2023, the Johnson & Johnson Foundation supported WAGGGS to host its first ever webinar series on STEM, featuring fun STEM related activities and hearing from inspirational women who have successfully forged a career in STEM fields - including speakers from Johnson & Johnson and Girl Guiding Advocacy Champions. We reached a staggering 6,000 young people and received great feedback.
As a result of this success, the Johnson & Johnson Foundation and WAGGGS have now launched WAGGGS' first ever STEM programme at Sangam, our World Centre in Pune, India. Three young women will take part in a three-month STEM Volunteer Leadership Placement at Sangam. Using their creativity and passion for STEM they will co-create with the support of WAGGGS and representatives from Johnson & Johnson’s WiSTEM2D Youth pillar, Sangam's first STEM Discovery Day programme for visiting Girl Guides and Girl Scouts and local community partners in Pune.
About Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is a global healthcare company specialising in pharmaceuticals and medical technologies, with operations in over 60 countries.