On June 7, 2025, STEM Synergy proudly concluded its transformative Girls’ STEM Camp Training at Kotebe University of Education. Over the past eight weeks, 25 outstanding young women from nearby secondary schools immersed themselves in a rigorous, hands-on STEM learning experience focused on Electronics and Information Technology (IT).
Throughout the training, participants explored real-world challenges, developed innovative solutions, and gained practical skills that sparked confidence, creativity, and leadership. Their journey culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony, where each student was awarded a certificate of completion, and two teams were specially recognized for their exceptional project work: One team in Engineering and the other in IT
Participants tackled real-world challenges through project-based learning, developing
1. Automated Parking Assistance
2. Automatic Fire Extinguisher
3. Optimizer of the Temperature and Heartbeat sensor for a newborn baby
4. Fatal Movement Tracker
The event was graced by notable guests and supporters of STEM education, including
✅ Mr. Abiyot Lakew, STEM Synergy Country Director
✅ H.E. Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, President of Kotebe University of Education
✅ University Vice Presidents and STEM Center Coordinator
✅ Mrs. Selam Alemu, Head of Community Engagement and Indigenous Knowledge, MoE
✅ Mrs. Xihong, UNESCO Representative
At the closing ceremony, H.E. Dr. Berhanemeskel Tena, President of Kotebe University of Education, underscored the vital role of educational institutions in opening doors for young women to excel in STEM. He noted, “Women can—if given the opportunity. We want them to be competitors in every field. This generation is fortunate; knowledge is more accessible than ever. STEM Synergy’s investment in this program will have visible results over time, not in a short period of time. I thank you for your effort to change the generation in the STEM field.”
STEM Synergy’s Country Director, Mr. Abiyot Lakew, emphasized the organization’s mission to empower youth, stating, “We are working to make STEM education more accessible to students. Through hands-on training and project-based learning, we are building a generation capable of solving problems. We are seeing encouraging results; women are stepping up as leaders and innovators. The creativity and self-expression displayed today show great promise for the future. The rise of youth-led startups proves that investing in STEM education is key to Ethiopia’s innovation future.”
This camp shows a powerful truth: When girls are empowered through STEM, they rise to innovate, to lead, and to build solutions that shape a better world.
