In support of UN Women Philippines, Her Legacy Project launches the SHE STEMS program, awarding 10 Filipina college students with scholarships. Earlier this year, youth representative Mandy Romero brought Filipino women’s voices to the United Nations’ floor, calling on world leaders to support women’s education in the Philippines. In her speech, she writes, “Invest in women, and watch it change the world.
” Award-winning journalist Karen Davila feels the same. Under the foundation Her Legacy Project , Davila launches the SHE STEMS scholarship program, her first project as a UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador . According to UN Women Philippines, only 3 out of 10 Filipinos working in STEM are women.
It is a narrative that they strive to change, as it is predicted that in 2025, 75% of most jobs in the world will need STEM-skilled workers. A key component of the Her Legacy Project, SHE STEMS aims to empower women in STEM through education by providing financial support, mentorship, nurturing, and networking opportunities to 10 selected STEM Filipina college students. Along with these, they also embarked on a 3-day program designed to improve their leadership capabilities, deepen their understanding of gender equality, and reinforce their roles as future women leaders in STEM.
The program culminated in an awarding ceremony at the University of the Philippines, attended by Davila, the UP scholarship team, and UN Women representatives. As they move forward in their educa.