3 Charities Driving a Revolution in STEM
Celebrating International Day of Charity
On September 5th, people around the globe will celebrate International Day of Charity, a holiday established by the United Nations to encourage nonprofits and individuals to contribute to philanthropic causes. At The Coding Space, we believe in backing organizations that make the world a little better for all of us — plus, we’re STEM fanatics! Keep reading for a few of our favorite STEM-centered nonprofits.
Revolution Robotics
Revolution Robotics is a non-profit focused on making kids robotics programs affordable, accessible, fair, and fun. They create robotics kits and challenges that develop critical 21st century work skills, while inspiring kids around the world to pursue degrees and careers in STEM. This nonprofit envisions a future in which high school robotics competitions are as popular as Friday night football!
National Girls Collaborative Project
The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) is a network that brings together organizations committed to encouraging girls to pursue careers in STEM. Recognizing that STEM fields often lack diversity of experiences, the founders of NGCP are committed to empowering educators, leaders, and youth to create a community of “lifelong STEM activators”.
AbleGamers
Dedicated to “combating isolation through play”, AbleGamers is a nonprofit fighting to improve accessibility in video games. For people with disabilities, who are at a heightened risk of social isolation, video games can be the perfect gateway to community participation, lifelong friendships, and positive shared experiences. That’s why AbleGamers continues to push inclusivity forward in the video game industry by training and consulting with studios as well as connecting those studios directly with disabled players who can share their experiences.
A humanitarian approach to STEM has allowed us to solve global problems, find cures to diseases, and invent machines that improve people's lives. At The Coding Space, we will continue to do our part to train the next generation of STEM professionals, not only by teaching them technical skills, but by encouraging them to envision coding as a tool for positive change.