About Girlz For Impact Days

Girlz For Impact Days is a main component of the #She_Is_A_Scientist campaign, launched by the US Mission in Morocco, to showcase and celebrate the incredible contributions made by women and girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) in Morocco.

Girlz For Impact Days consist of a series of STEM-focused activities and projects that all Moroccans – men and women – across the country can volunteer to take part in between March 8-20, 2023. These volunteer initiatives are an opportunity to “give back” to one’s community, while also celebrating the success of Moroccan women in STEM fields and encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM.

Proposed activity/project ideas should meet the following criteria:

  • Participating volunteers must represent:
    • a Moroccan academic institution (public or private); or
    • an association; or
    • a group of individuals passionate about making a difference in their community.
  • Participating teams should have a clear activity/project idea that aims to enhance women/girls’ involvement in science, leadership, and social innovation.
  • Activity/project ideas may include, but are limited to, organizing a(n):
    • Event
    • Hackathon
    • Training
    • Competition
    • Celebration
    • Mentoring session
    • Volunteer activity

#She_Is_A_Scientist campaign

The #She_Is_A_Scientist campaign is a US Embassy initiative highlighting Moroccan women and girls operating in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), who participated in U.S. exchange programs.

Since 2012, the U.S. government has supported a wide range of exchange opportunities specifically focused on Moroccan women who work in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — in recognition of the crucial role that women increasingly play in these rapidly developing fields. More than 1500 young Moroccan women aged 15 to 35 have participated in these programs, which have allowed them to travel to the United States to directly share ideas and experiences with their U.S. counterparts in top universities, companies, and government institutions at the local, state and Washington, DC levels.  Those programs include TechWomen, TechGirls, Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI), and the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP), among others. The U.S. Mission has also worked with local partners to create STEM programs in Morocco, namely Race2Space (Space Camp), DigiGirlz, and the First Tech Challenge.

These highly competitive programs allow Moroccan girls and women, from all walks of life, to create ties with U.S. counterparts while honing their leadership skills, strengthening their networks, and supporting the next generation of Moroccan and American women and girl leaders who pursue careers in STEM fields.

A shared US-Morocco priority is to create a world in which all women and girls everywhere can contribute to and benefit from economic growth and global prosperity. The #She_Is_A_Scientist campaign aims to accelerate momentum in recognizing, highlighting, and celebrating the past, present, and future accomplishments of women and girls in STEM in Morocco, the United States and globally.

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Organizers & Partners

U.S. Embassy Rabat

U.S. Embassy Morocco engages with Moroccans to promote awareness and understanding of U.S. culture and perspectives and to strengthen the U.S.-Moroccan bilateral relationship. Flagship Embassy programs include sponsoring exchange programs at U.S. universities and institutes, such as the Fulbright Scholarship program, summer learning institutes, and our Race2Space exchange; promoting English language learning and Study in the U.S.; and supporting cultural events that contribute to mutual understanding through a grants program. Flagship Embassy programs include sponsoring exchange programs at U.S. universities and institutes, such as the Fulbright Scholarship program, summer learning institutes, and our Race2Space exchange; promoting English language learning and Study in the U.S.; and supporting cultural events that contribute to mutual understanding through a grants program.

ANOUAL Association

Association ANOUAL was founded in 2005 by a group of young activists passionate about solving social challenges in Morocco. The organization focuses on creating innovative and impactful projects to support Moroccan youth. Their main focus is empowering young leaders through the power of social innovation and entrepreneurship to provide solutions to the challenges our society faces. In addition, Association Anoual joins its forces with other NGOs and gives them all the help and support they need to create a strong community of leaders who are ready to make an impact.