As part of the STEM & ICT Skills for the Girls of Coastal Area (SISGCA) project, Science-4 and Robotics-4 sessions took place at Shahid Ali Ahammad Govt Girls High School and Shahid Kamel Model High School, Satkhira, on May 6th and 8th, 2024.

This project, funded by the Malala Fund in collaboration with BdOSN, aimed to address the educational gender gap and empower females in coastal areas. A total of 64 students, both male and female, from classes 6 to 8 actively participated in these sessions. The main objective of the session was to spark an interest in science and information technology, establishing a supportive atmosphere for learning and creativity. Acknowledging the disparity in educational opportunities between genders in coastal regions and the lack of access to science and technology education for girls, the SISGCA project is dedicated to removing obstacles that prevent village girls from furthering their education.

Md. Rezaul Islam, the Project Coordinator for SISGCA, initiated the session with a welcoming address. The presence of Regional Tanvir Jewel and Program Executive Shahriar Parvez Shaon highlighted the program's significance. Under the guidance of M O B Jihad, Assistant Co-Ordinator of World Robot Olympiad, the robotics segment was enlightening. Students grasped the intricacies of developing a line-following robot and the coding process. They demonstrated mastery of the subject matter, setting the stage for their future endeavors in technology. The Science workshop, guided by Farzana Akter Lima, Mahmud Mim, and Taposh Halder, Mentors at BdOSN, provided a valuable experience. Rezaul Islam, Project Coordinator, discussed the upcoming science fair, helping students prepare to present their work with confidence.

The SISGCA program at these schools serves as a guiding light, motivating students to welcome science and technology. As these young individuals begin their academic path, the impact of this program is likely to bring about beneficial transformations in the coastal regions, narrowing the educational gender divide and nurturing a more promising tomorrow.