Voices of Change

By Alzira Dinis “What are enabling factors that contribute for gender representation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics?” Alzira Dinis, specialised in environmental and sustainability sciences, writes about her perception and experience about the representation status of young women in technical vocational education fields. She brings a hopeful view towards gender representation, sharing with us…

At Firda, we believe mentoring is one of the most powerful ways to inspire young people. The word ‘mentor’ comes from Greek mythology, where Mentor was the trusted advisor of Odysseus – a source of wisdom, guidance, and encouragement. Today, we carry that tradition forward by connecting young women with real-life role models who help…