Growing up, Delali was always fascinated by how devices worked. Sometimes she would open the housing of her guardian’s radio and flashlight to figure out how they worked and put them back together. The 12-year-old’s curiosity about the design and operation of electronics has evolved into a dream to pursue creative design thinking as a career.
“I really love electronics and enjoy looking deeper into what’s inside gadgets like watches and other devices. I am a creative person. I really like doing creative things and I’m interested in electronics,” added the second-year student of Nungua Methodist 1 Basic School.
Delali is one of 50 participants from New Life Orphanage, Nungua and Osu Children’s Home who received hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) training that exposed them to experiments in robotics, programming, web design and the arts, as part of the Telecel Ghana Foundation Grow Girls in STEM initiative.
Brighter future
Hosted at the state-of-the-art STEAM Center at the Accra High School premises in partnership with Asutem Robotics, Telecel Ghana Foundation Grow Girls in STEM The project aims to empower and educate young girls to explore and excel in STEM fields to compete in a world increasingly driven by technology and innovation. Since its inception in August 2023, over 150 young girls have received STEM empowerment and education in Accra and Takoradi.
After interacting with the young participants who participated in different sessions, Rita Agyeiwaa Rockson, Head of Foundation, Sustainable Development and External Communications at Telecel Ghana, said: “We believe that the future of STEM is brighter with a diversity of brilliant minds. That is why we are proud that ours Grow Girls in STEM The initiative enables young girls to explore their passion for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, a critical step in becoming the next generation of solution-creating innovators.”
Two heads are better than one
In the STEM lab, Delali and her teammates are busy creating their own visual story using Scratch, a simple programming software for producing interactive stories, games and animations. Calls on the programming instructor to help with any difficulties that arise as they use the software.
“I found it easy and fun to move the sprites from left to right. It is a very educational and important skill. I also learned about teamwork because two heads are better than one. It’s better to get a group of people together to learn because it’s a lot easier than when you do it alone.”
Reflecting on the importance of such an education, Delali offers a thoughtful perspective. “I think some students usually don’t know their talents until they are taught. I think it is necessary for children to learn more about their skills and talents through these trainings,” he said.
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Opening doors
The Grow Girls in STEM The initiative is not just about teaching young girls about technology and science, but sparking interests and opening doors to new possibilities to help them discover their potential.
Delali has clear visions for the future. “I want to be a creative designer because I like the thought of creating things and being innovative. I especially like 3D designs because they are not just flat. They express how one feels about the design and generally grab the audience’s attention better,” he said.
Delali’s advice to other young women is simple but profound. “You may not know your talent or skills until you attend such training programs. Whenever you hear about training programs like this, don’t back out. Just attend because sooner or later, you may discover your talent,” he encouraged.
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