We’re on a mission to empower African women to stay and lead in STEM.
Our vision is to give African STEM women a leverage in their careers through community, capacity building and mentorship.
Our unwavering commitment is to narrow the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and mathematics by equipping African women with the skills and confidence required to persist in STEM careers.
"When women become more active users and contributors in STEM, they bring an inclusive perspective to problem solving that benefits society socially and economically."
Why do we exist?
Only 1 in 4 women who studied a STEM course pursue a STEM career. Research shows that although 60% of women in STEM courses choose their path based on personal interest, however, women make up only 24% of STEM professionals globally, highlighting a leaky pipeline in STEM.
Since inception, CAWSTEM set out to address this STEM pipeline issue. Our fundamental belief is that if we can inspire, support and connect young STEM women with resources, jobs, mentors and a supportive peer community, they can remain and thrive in STEM.
Our vision is to see more women represented in STEM across all career levels.
Our Impact
Since 2018, we’ve connected over 300 community members with training, mentorship and guidance to aid their professional growth, and provided STEM jobs, opportunities and resources to over 1500 community members.
1500+ Community Members
18+ African Countries
300+ Women Directly Supported
Meet our Founders
In 2018, two engineering graduates were tired of being the only women in the room. Armed with nothing more than an idea, they decided to create a network of women helping each other grow, learn and thrive in STEM.
Wamide Animashaun
Engineering Graduate & MBA, Wamide is a Co-founder & Executive Director at CAWSTEM. She has more a decade of experience working in consulting, energy, supply chain, e-commerce, and is currently the Director of Ecosystem & Partnerships at a tech startup.
Temilade Adeoye
2x Engineering Graduate, Temi is a Co-founder & Executive Director at CAWSTEM. She has an extensive decade of experience working in various sectors including but not limited to; construction, oil & gas, and manufacturing. She is currently a COO at a tech startup.
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Support our Mentorship & Training Program for early-career STEM women. With as little as $10, you can help one woman stay longer in STEM.