Welcome to SheAfriSTEMena
Across Africa and the MENA region, countless women are working in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics — yet many remain unseen, unheard, and unsupported.
From labs to universities, from coding hubs to field sites, women in STEM are pushing boundaries, solving local problems, and reshaping futures. But they do so while navigating:
- Limited visibility — Few platforms highlight their work or celebrate their impact.
- Barriers to access — From early education to advanced research, many girls and women are excluded due to gender bias, underfunding, or cultural expectations.
- Isolation — Too often, women scientists work alone, without networks, mentorship, or role models.
- Silenced voices — Research, discoveries, and innovations by women in our region rarely enter the spotlight.
- Systemic inequality — Funding gaps, gendered hiring practices, and lack of leadership roles still persist.
SheAfriSTEMena is Here to Change That.
We believe that visibility is power.
SheAfriSTEMena exists to share the voices, journeys, and achievements of women in STEM across Africa and the MENA region — to connect, inspire, and build a new culture of recognition and support.
This is a space for:
- ✨ Stories of strength and innovation
- ✍️ Honest reflections on struggle and progress
- 🎉 Celebration of scientific excellence from African and MENA women
- 🌱 A growing sisterhood rooted in knowledge and possibility
Our Mission
To create a space where women in STEM from Africa and the MENA region can be seen, heard, and remembered — not just as contributors, but as leaders and changemakers.
Whether you're a student, a researcher, a teacher, or a dreamer — SheAfriSTEMena is for you.
Let’s build this space together.
🌍 Join us. Share your story. Amplify another. And let the world know: women in STEM across Africa and the MENA region are here, rising, and redefining the future.
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