AMALOUNA AUB
Free Fund
2023
COHORTS
Geographic Focus
Middle East
Thematic Parameters
Time and Accessibility; Education and Training
Country
Lebanon
AMALOUNA AUB’s project entitled “Empowering girls with STEM and Research Educational Programs” is intended to increase the pool of girls and young women, from underprivileged communities including refugees, applying to STEM education and jobs. They aim to implement a one-year program to empower women and foster their interest in applying to STEM undergraduate and graduate studies at higher education institutions that provide equal advancement opportunities and experiences irrespective of sex and/or gender. It will offer college preparatory classes to underprivileged females while providing them with hands-on Research experience.