About Us
Who We Are
A registered Community-Based Organization dedicated to bridging the gender gap in STEM across Kenya.
Our Mission
To inspire, educate, and empower girls and young women in Kenya through accessible, high-quality STEM education, mentorship, and hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, competence, and career readiness for the 21st-century workforce.
Our Vision
A Kenya where every girl, regardless of background, has equal opportunity and support to pursue and excel in STEM fields, contributing to a technologically empowered and gender-equitable society.
Strategic Focus
Strategic Objectives
Our work is guided by five strategic objectives that drive measurable impact for girls in STEM across Kenya.
Expand STEM Access
Increase access to quality STEM education for girls in both urban and rural communities through innovative outreach programs.
Build Mentorship Networks
Create robust mentorship ecosystems connecting girls with women professionals in STEM for sustained guidance and career support.
Foster Innovation
Cultivate a culture of innovation and problem-solving among young women through hackathons, maker spaces, and design-thinking workshops.
Strengthen Partnerships
Forge strategic alliances with government, private sector, and academic institutions to amplify program reach and sustainability.
Ensure Sustainability
Build a financially sustainable organizational model through diversified funding streams, alumni engagement, and social enterprise initiatives.
Global Alignment
Aligned with Global & National Goals
Our work directly contributes to Kenya's Vision 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Quality Education
Ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all girls in STEM.
Gender Equality
Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls through equal access to STEM education and career opportunities.
2030
Kenya Vision 2030
Contributing to Kenya's development blueprint by nurturing a skilled, innovative workforce that drives industrialization and economic growth.
What Guides Us
Our Core Values
Innovation
Embracing creative solutions and forward-thinking approaches in everything we do.
Inclusivity
Ensuring every girl has equal access regardless of background, location, or circumstance.
Integrity
Operating with transparency, accountability, and the highest ethical standards.
Empowerment
Cultivating confidence, leadership, and self-belief in every girl we reach.
Our Commitment
Wahandisi GenSTEM is committed to creating lasting change in how girls perceive and engage with STEM. We believe that when you educate a girl in engineering, you empower a community. When you empower a community with technology, you transform a nation. This is our promise — to educate, empower, and engineer a brighter future for Kenya's girls.