UNICEF and two Kyrgyz government ministries have launched the third phase of STEAM4Girls, expanding a programme designed to increase girls' participation in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
The launch at the National Historical Museum brought together government representatives, educators, young people, development partners and private-sector participants, with an exhibition showcasing projects created by young innovators.
Over the past six years, STEAM4Girls has helped more than 52,000 adolescent girls strengthen technical knowledge, soft skills and confidence, with improved teaching approaches associated with the programme benefiting more than 200,000 adolescents across Kyrgyzstan.
Commissioner for Children's Rights Asel Chynbaeva said the goal is to create conditions for girls to confidently choose any profession and bring their most ambitious projects to life without limiting their potential to the constraints of prejudice.
The new phase will continue developing technical skills alongside leadership, creativity, digital competencies and self-confidence as Kyrgyzstan advances its education reform and national development programme.
