04 STEM - WAGGGS & STEM

The World Assocication of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM)

18%

would like support to develop a new national Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programme in their Member Organisation.

30%

would like support on how to integrate Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) skills and mindsets into current programmes and badges.

would like a global Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programme offer from the World Assocication of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS).

42%

Member Organisations feel they could improve their national Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) offer with support from the World Assocication of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) in a number of areas:

What benefits are there to include Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) in Girl Guide and Girl Scout programmes?

• Change public perception of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts.
• Attract new members.
• Retain members.

• Skills boost - top three skills: curiosity, open-mindedness and creative problem solving.
• Modern and relevant, keeps girls engaged.
• Confidence and motivation to pursue Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), opening up new opportunities for the future.
• Improves quality of Girl Guide and Girl Scout delivery and experience.

For Member Organisations

For girls

Key benefits Member Organisations see in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) programmes: