BGS
Network
Who we are
The BGS (Black Girl STEM) Network is Reach for STEM’s mentorship scheme for black females formed to help bridge the gap between black females and STEM through the provision of guidance, mentorship and access to resources and opportunities for black females worldwide to enable them navigate and excel in STEM-related careers.
Black females still form a small percentage of the STEM workforce globally. We believe that having fewer black females in STEM means that the world is missing out on the potential they carry and the immense contribution they could add to solving STEM-related issues. A lot of black females in STEM do not have access to proper guidance and resources and the BGS network has been created to provide these.
Mentorship
Our mentorship scheme runs every 2 years, and connects mentees to mentors who are leaders in their fields. Additional resources are provided equip mentees with necessary skills for becoming leaders across various STEM disciplines. Our first cohort which was in 2022 had a total of 20 girls from countries around the world including Nigeria, Sudan, Ghana, USA with mentors from leading institutions around the world including AstraZeneca, Microsoft and the University of Cambridge.
The BGS Mentorship Program Returns for 2024!
Building on the momentum from the successful first edition in 2022, we’re excited to launch the second edition of the BGS Mentorship Program for 2024. This program continues to connect promising mentees with inspiring leaders in STEM fields, equipping them with the skills and guidance necessary to become future leaders themselves.