EMPOWERING WOMEN IN STEM
Join us on our mission to create a diverse and inclusive STEM ecosystem.
Who Are We?
Girls, Be YOU is a non-profit, building pathways for young women to thrive in STEM.
“Every time a woman stands up in science, technology, engineering, or math, she widens the path for others to follow.”
How Can We Achieve This?
Our Approach to Building Equity and Inclusion in STEM
Education
Girls, Be YOU supports young women in STEM through mentorship with female professionals, fostering confidence, belonging, and growth while challenging stereotypes and promoting gender equity.
Financial Support
Girls, Be YOU reduces financial barriers for female STEM students in Canada by offering scholarships with partners, easing stress, promoting diversity, and creating mentorship and networking opportunities.
Outreaches and Campaigns
Engaging in school STEM outreaches like maths contests, science fairs, and chemistry experiments, in partnership with organisations such as the Science Centre.
Advocacy on social media and partnerships
Girls, Be YOU champions women in STEM with campaigns, role models, and data insights, partnering to build community, drive policy, and amplify marginalised voices..
Role Model Series
Trailblazing women in STEM will share experiences and advice to inspire and guide young female students in their STEM journeys.
Training Workshops
Workshops engaging young women in STEM through volunteering at schools and universities.
What the Numbers are Saying
Women with STEM degrees vs. Women in STEM jobs
of women in STEM say they must work harder than men to be seen as equally competent.
What can You do?
Join us in our mission to empower women in STEM. By volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, you help provide mentorship, support, and real opportunities for girls and young women to thrive in STEM.
Our Programs
Explore the work we’ve been doing, the stories we’ve helped shape, and the impact we’re making in the lives of young women and girls in STEM. This is where our programs come to life—real initiatives, real growth, and real change happening every day.
What Others Are Saying
Joshua Olufemi
Girls, Be YOU brings an amazing combination of charisma, heart, and professionalism. After their workshop, participants told me they felt inspired and more empowered. I highly recommend Girls Be You to anyone interested in running a STEM or engineering workshop!
Cory Antonini
Girls, Be YOU brings energy and excitement that takes STEM programming out of the textbook and turns it into a hands-on adventure. Their approach does more than just demonstrate technology; it actively sparks curiosity and builds the lasting confidence young girls need to see themselves in high-impact STEM careers.
This level of inspiration is a direct result of Lois’s dedication. As a committed role model, she ensures that every activity serves as an interactive exploration of what’s possible. Under her leadership, Girls, Be YOU introduces girls to the professional world in a way that makes them feel capable and empowered to lead.
Dolapo Fadare
Their guidance was grounded, relatable, and immediately useful — and their ability to connect with young people in a meaningful way made all the difference.
Happiness Okeke
Girls, Be YOU did an excellent job coordinating an inspiring space for students to explore STEM — and their passion for empowering the next generation truly shines through everything they do.
