Technolochicas

Hispanic women are underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields in the United States. According to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Hispanics overall, both men and women, accounted for a relatively small proportion of the STEM workforce compared to their overall representation in the US population. This underrepresentation was even more pronounced for Hispanic women. For example, in 2021, Hispanics accounted for 18% of the U.S. population but held only about 8% of STEM jobs. Among those Hispanics in STEM, women represented less than one-third.

There are several challenges that Hispanic women face in pursuing STEM education and careers, including:

• Socioeconomic Factors: Many Hispanic families in the U.S. come from lower-income backgrounds, which can limit access to high-quality education and resources necessary for success in STEM.

• Cultural Norms and Stereotypes: Cultural expectations can often influence career choices, and there might be less encouragement or expectation for women, including Hispanic women, to pursue careers in STEM fields. Additionally, stereotypes about STEM fields being more suited to men can deter women from pursuing these careers.

• Language Barriers: For families where English is a second language, this can create additional challenges in accessing and understanding educational materials, as well as in communicating with teachers and mentors.

• Lack of Representation: Fewer role models in STEM can result in a lack of mentorship opportunities and guidance for Hispanic women interested in these fields.

• Micro-aggressions and Bias in Educational and Professional Settings: These can create a hostile environment, discouraging Hispanic women from persisting in STEM.

Our solution works by providing a supportive environment and high-quality education experience, through in-person and online resources, focusing on areas of applied STEM such as website development, app or video game creation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. We focus on hands-on learning to foster key skills such as problem solving, teamwork and critical thinking.

The program is designed around two primary beneficiaries, Technolochicas students and Technolochicas instructors:

• The students are middle and high school girls, primarily Latinas, who engage in a series of 10-hour instructional courses and are expected to perform an equal amount of independent work. The courses are designed to not only impart technical skills but also to increase awareness and foster positive attitudes towards STEM careers.

• Technolochicas instructors are Latina women pursuing STEM degrees in universities or community colleges. They are selected and trained to deliver our in-house developed curriculum. The instructors undergo 25 hours of online training, which encompasses the subjects they will teach, leadership training with a gender focus, and pedagogical training. This is designed to ensure they can effectively deliver the course material and provide a supportive and inspiring environment for the students. In addition, they have the opportunity to undertake a 40-hour web developer course, graduating with the title of Jr. Web Developer, a crucial skill set for their own professional advancement.

 To execute this program, we partner with local organizations, Mexican and other Latin American country consulates, Univision networks, community centers, universities, and community colleges. These partnerships enable us to recruit participants, secure physical spaces for the courses, and promote the program effectively. 

During fall 2023, we will release 40 educational videos, covering the four main courses. Each video ranges from 5 to 10 minutes and will be available in English and Spanish. These videos are supplementary resources designed to reinforce learning.

Throughout 2023 and 2024 we will work on using ethical and responsible AI tools to support Technolochicas beneficiaries in their journey to become STEM professionals. Based on our instructors' profiles, we have created MarIA (IA for artificial intelligence in Spanish), which combines the accessibility of WhatsApp with the response capacity of a large language model using ChatGPT. Our ChatGPT prompt creates a profile of a bilingual young Latina graduate working in computer science who comes from an underserved community. She can also redirect questions unrelated to computer science to other reliable sources. With this tool, students, instructors, and parents can receive immediate mentorship on three key topics:

1) Technical assistance and assisted coding.

2) Additional educational resources and scholarships.

3) STEM career advice.

Our second  upcoming priority is to find the proper channels to foster a Technolochicas community using the most adequate technology to facilitate engagement. Although this program started in the United States, it expanded rapidly in Mexico and other Latin American countries such as  Chile, Bolivia, Costa Rica and Peru. We believe a network of support and positive representation that includes North and South America can have a rippling effect for positive change in the field across the region.

The Technolochicas program serves primarily Latina girls and young women, between the ages of 11 to 18, who are interested in or could benefit from exposure to STEM fields. We also focus on Latina women in university or community college who are pursuing STEM degrees and have a desire to mentor younger girls in these fields.

 Our first beneficiary group, Technolochicas students, are middle and high school girls, predominantly from Hispanic communities. Our program supports  girls  develop computational thinking through a sequence of logical instructions that can be applied to real solutions in different formats such as web pages, apps, artificial intelligence and robotics. Through our program, we aim to:

• Broaden their aspirations and consider a STEM career as real possibility

• Strengthen their confidence in their ability to pursue a STEM career

• Provide them with technical skills to support their STEM learning path (such as continuing to AP Computer Science courses at schools or other online learning opportunities)

 The second beneficiary group, Technolochicas instructors, are Hispanic women studying in universities or community colleges in STEM fields. We provide them with comprehensive online training, not just on the STEM subjects they will be teaching, but also on leadership skills with a gender lens and effective pedagogical strategies. This training empowers them to become effective mentors and role models to the younger girls, while also enhancing their professional skills, particularly through an optional 40-hour web developer course. By engaging these women in the development and delivery of our solution, we are directly addressing their needs for professional development, mentorship opportunities, and hands-on experience in education.

The university students participating in our training programs receive a small stipend to cover their expenses, but all our services are offered free of cost to the middle and high school girls to ensure that we maintain equity and accessibility.

 We work closely with local schools, community centers, libraries and community organizations. We collaborate with these partners to deliver our tailored courses in in their premises in a manner that is engaging, accessible, and supportive, addressing common barriers and misconceptions related to girls in STEM.

Our solution addresses the needs of these target populations in several significant ways. For the young girls, it provides exposure to STEM fields, a space often perceived as inaccessible or unsuitable for them. It gives them the chance to see relatable role models in their instructors and encourages them to envision themselves in STEM careers. For the university/community college women, it offers an opportunity to develop valuable leadership and professional skills, while also serving their communities in a meaningful way.

Our team at the Televisa Foundation is well-positioned to deliver the Technolochicas program, due to our intimate understanding of the community we serve, our proven track record, and our strategic partnerships.

 Firstly, our team comprises members who are part of the Latin American community in the United States as well as representatives from Latin American countries. We have firsthand knowledge of the unique cultural nuances, barriers, and opportunities that exist within these communities. This familiarity ensures that we design and deliver solutions that are culturally sensitive, relevant, and effective. 

 Moreover, the Televisa Foundation has established credibility and trust within the communities we serve. Our partnership with Univision, the leading Spanish-language network in the country, provides us with means to connect with Hispanic households. Over the years, we have created educational programs, cultural exchanges, and media campaigns that resonate with Latinos in the U.S., building bridges between cultures and fostering understanding. This trust will be instrumental in the successful implementation of the Technolochicas program, as community members are more likely to engage with initiatives from organizations they know and trust.

 We also have a robust feedback loop with our communities. We routinely engage students,  community members, parents, teachers, and partner organizations to understand the evolving needs, aspirations, and concerns of our target audience. This engagement ranges from informal conversations to formal surveys and focus groups. Such feedback guides the design and implementation of our programs, ensuring they remain responsive to the community’s needs.

 Our work with partner organizations such as Google,  Intel, LULAC, the Eva Longoria Foundation, and other community based organizations, colleges and school districts, further enhance our capacity to deliver this solution. These partnerships provide us with additional insights, resources, and platforms to reach our target population effectively.

 Technolochicas' impact has garnered international recognition from esteemed organizations. In 2017, the United Nations, through their agencies ITU and UN Women, selected Technolochicas as one of the world's top five platforms for empowering women's involvement in ICTs and their role as decision-makers and contributors in the tech industry. Furthermore, in 2020, the National Academies of Science's report titled "Promising Practices for Addressing the Underrepresentation of Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Opening Doors" featured Technolochicas alongside three other organizations (code.org, Girls Who Code, and Black Girls Code) as exemplary programs that effectively increase female representation in computer science and challenge the stereotypical image of programmers.  Such acknowledgments affirm our ability to design and deliver effective programs. 

 In summary, our proximity to the communities we serve, our commitment to community feedback, our impactful partnerships, and our proven track record in promoting STEM among young Latinas place us in a strategic position to deliver the Technolochicas program.  

Since the start of the program, we have had over 8 thousands girls take our courses or become Technolochicas instructors. We have a network of over 2,000 Technolochicas ambassadors from our campaigns.

We are applying to the Gender Equity in STEM Challenge because we believe that the Televisa Foundation is well-positioned to make significant strides in promoting gender equity in the STEM fields, particularly within the Hispanic community. However, we acknowledge that several barriers currently impede the full potential of our Technolochicas program, and we are hopeful that Solve and Tiger Global Impact Ventures can assist us in overcoming these challenges.

We are seeking support to refine our business model as we continue to scale our program. Specifically, we would appreciate guidance in addressing the following questions and issues:

1. How can we adapt our operational models to ensure impactful scalability without compromising the quality of our services for each beneficiary and partner?

2. How can we gain a deeper understanding of the overall system concerning girls in STEM fields, ensuring that our efforts target the most relevant issues and identify strategic leverage points for systemic impact?

3. What strategies can we employ to enhance our engagement with parents and families, securing their support for our cause? Additionally, how can we leverage our partnership with Univision to strengthen this engagement?

4. Which organizations can collaborate with us to conduct participatory evaluations, ensuring that we capture the needs and desires of Technolochicas students and instructors effectively?

5. How can we best harness the potential of the international Technolochicas community and facilitate meaningful connections among its members?

We firmly believe that addressing these barriers will enable us to maximize the impact of our Technolochicas program and drive gender equity in STEM fields. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this program, which will provide us with the necessary resources, networking opportunities, and guidance to accelerate our progress.

The Team Lead, Alejandro Villanueva, possesses deep connections to the communities where the Technolochicas project is established. As the Executive Director of Televisa Foundation, he has dedicated his career to advancing Latino families through innovative education and entrepreneurship programs. A decade ago, he observed the underrepresentation of Latinas in the technology field and recognized the scarcity of targeted initiatives at the national level. This realization prompted the launch of the inaugural Technolochicas national campaign, accompanied by a series of workshops across five states. Subsequently, Alejandro played a pivotal role in co-designing the program, specifically aiming to empower girls and young women in STEM, with a particular emphasis on Hispanic communities. This understanding of the problem and  solutions, in conjunction with an operational team rooted in local communities, equipped with valuable connections and experience, ensures that the Televisa Foundation team is well-positioned to implement this project. 

Our solution, the Technolochicas program, is innovative in several ways. First, the first pilot iteration of our program targeting middle school and high school girls started in Mexico and now expanding to Hispanic communities in the United States. Usually, programs are designed and implemented first in the Global North. In this case, Hispanic communities in the U.S.A will benefit from lessons learned from the Global South.

 Second, our program emphasizes mentorship by training Latina women studying in university/community college STEM fields to become instructors for high school and middle school girls. This mentorship component is crucial as it has been shown to have a significant positive impact on underrepresented minority girls' interest and self-efficacy in STEM. By providing relatable role models and mentors, we can inspire and empower young girls to pursue STEM careers.

 Furthermore, our curriculum covers diverse areas of STEM, including website development, app/game creation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. By offering a comprehensive range of courses, we expose the participants to various disciplines within STEM, allowing them to explore their interests and potential career paths.

 In terms of catalyzing broader positive impacts, the Technolochicas program has the potential to create a ripple effect in the STEM space. By empowering university/community college women to become mentors, we not only contribute to increasing the number of women in leadership positions in STEM but also foster a culture of mentorship and support. These empowered women can inspire and mentor younger girls, creating a cycle of encouragement and progress.

 Additionally, the program's focus on fostering active networks of girls and women interested in STEM is an important component to help women in their journey to become STEM professionals. This wider impact can contribute to changing the market by fostering a more diverse and inclusive STEM workforce.

 Technolochicas program is innovative in its holistic approach, mentorship focus, comprehensive curriculum, and the utilization of support networks. By addressing the underrepresentation of women in STEM from an early age and empowering Latina women as mentors, we can catalyze broader positive impacts, inspire others in the space, and bring about positive change in the market by creating a more diverse and inclusive STEM landscape.

For the Televisa Foundation, our impact goals focus on broadening access to STEM education and empowering individuals, especially girls and women, in North and South America.

Over the next five years we plan to:

1. Expansion of Reach: We aim to expand our outreach from 5 to 15 cities in the United States. This increase will be achieved by leveraging our existing networks, obtaining additional funding, forging new partnerships, and scaling our current programs.

2. Curriculum Revisions: To keep our programs up-to-date and effective, we will establish an annual curriculum review process. This will be achieved by collecting and evaluating feedback from our main beneficiaries and tech partners. Their insights will inform at least one major curriculum revision ensuring our courses remain user-friendly, fun, educational, and relevant.

3. Ethical AI Utilization: We plan to significantly increase our use of ethical AI tools to support our beneficiaries in their STEM journey. This will involve developing partnerships with AI developers and implementing AI in areas such as personalized learning and career guidance.

4. Community Building: We envision creating a strong Technolochicas network across North and South America. This supportive community will help its members achieve their STEM goals, fostering an environment conducive to professional collaborations. To create this network, we'll invest in a robust digital platform and organize networking events and mentorship programs.

Each of these goals revolves around transformational change, whether it's in expanding educational opportunities, improving our program offerings, or fostering connections that lead to professional collaborations. By pursuing these goals, we hope to have a significant impact on the lives of girls, women, and their communities, inspiring a new generation of leaders in STEM.

The Technolochicas program is committed to tracking our progress through measurable indicators aligned with our impact goals, focusing on empowerment, education, and increased engagement in STEM fields among Latina girls and young women.

1. Outreach and Engagement: 

   - Number of cities we operate in the United States. Our aim is to expand to 20 cities over the next five years.
   - Number of partnerships established with local organizations, schools, community centers, and Mexican consulates to help recruit students.              -Number of partnerships that where we established long-term collaboration, such as schools that will implement project for more than one year. 

2. Student Participation and Completion:

   - The number of middle-school/high-school girls enrolled in our programs annually and their graduation rate. Our goal is to see a consistent increase in enrolment and a 50% graduation rate.

3. Curriculum Engagement and Achievement:

   - The completion rates for the specific Technolochicas courses (website development, creating an app or video game, artificial intelligence, and robotics).
   - Pre- and post-program assessments to measure increased knowledge in basic computer science and improved attitudes towards STEM careers.

4. Instructor Recruitment and Training

   - The number of Latina university/community college women recruited as instructors annually. We aim to train between 30-60 women per year.
   - The completion rate of the 25-hour online training course provided for instructors and the subsequent 40-hour web developer course.

5. Mentorship and Leadership Development:

   - The number of Technolochicas instructors who go on to become mentors or leaders in their communities or STEM fields.
   - Post-program surveys and follow-up interviews with instructors to measure increases in their leadership skills, confidence, and professional development.

6. Resource Development and Usage:

   - The creation and upload of educational videos (40 in total) to our chosen public platform.
   - The number of views and engagements with the educational videos. This will help to measure their effectiveness and reach, providing insights into their impact beyond the immediate program participants. - Creation and use of new technological tools such as AI chat robot to support decision making and/or creation of app for community building.

The indicators are closely aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goal 4: Quality Education (Target 4.5 - eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education) and Goal 5: Gender Equality (Target 5.b - enhance the use of enabling technology to promote the empowerment of women). By tracking these specific indicators, we can regularly measure our progress towards our impact goals and adjust our approach as necessary to ensure we're making a transformative impact on the lives of girls and women in STEM.

The Theory of Change for Technolochicas program can be described in the following steps:

Our activities primarily revolve around two critical aspects:

1. Recruiting and training middle-school and high-school Latina girls to learn about STEM fields through our specialized courses (website development, creating an app or video game, artificial intelligence, and robotics). 
2. Recruiting and training university/community college Latina women to become instructors for these courses.

From these activities, we expect to see the following immediate outputs:

1. An increased number of Latina girls in middle and high school equipped with basic computer science knowledge, and a positive attitude towards STEM careers.
2. A cadre of Latina women from universities/community colleges trained as STEM instructors, equipped with enhanced web developing knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to mentor younger girls in STEM.

In the long term, these outputs should lead to the following outcomes:

1. Increased representation of Latinas in STEM fields, thus reducing the gender gap.
2. The formation of a robust network of Latina STEM mentors to guide and support future generations.
3. The establishment of a sustainable model for encouraging Latinas to pursue and excel in STEM.

We have some evidence of impact:

1. Past Success: Technolochicas has already shown success in Mexico, inspiring girls to pursue STEM-related careers.
2. Research Support: Research such as that published in the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering has indicated that mentorship, especially from same-ethnicity professionals, positively influences the self-efficacy and persistence of underrepresented minority girls in STEM.
3. Program Design: Our curriculum has been developed in-house and incorporates feedback and evaluations from our beneficiaries and tech partners, ensuring it remains relevant and effective.

Our theory of change begins with the activities of instruction and mentorship, leading to immediate outputs of trained students and instructors. These, in turn, are expected to contribute to long-term outcomes of increased Latina representation in STEM fields and a solid network of Latina mentors. The model for our solution is backed by previous success, supporting research, and program design, lending confidence to the expected impact on the target problem.

Technolochicas employs a dual-pronged tech-based solution to encourage and empower Latina girls and young women to pursue STEM careers:

 1. Education Through Technology

 The program comprises of four tech-based courses that are designed to provide foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in critical areas of STEM: 

- Website Development: This introduces students to HTML, CSS, JavaScript and other fundamental concepts of web design and development.

- App or Video Game Creation: This instructs on the basics of coding, designing, and building mobile applications or video games using platforms like Scratch, Unity, or Flutter.

- Artificial Intelligence (AI): This offers insights into the basics of AI, machine learning, and data science, teaching how to build simple AI models and understanding their applications.

- Robotics:  This teaches the basics of robotics, including designing, assembling, and programming robots using platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

 These courses are delivered in-person with the help of trained instructors. Technology facilitates learning through hands-on exercises, practical applications, and a learn-by-doing approach.

 2. Digital Resources for Reinforced Learning:

 To complement in-person teaching, we have developed a library of 40 educational videos (5 to 10 minutes each) corresponding to the four courses. These videos recapitulate the material presented in the classes and provide additional insights, tips, and exercises for further learning. Students can access these videos at any time, reinforcing their understanding, revisiting previously covered material, or learning at their own pace.

 We also leverage technology to train our instructors. The 25-hour training program for Technolochicas instructors is delivered online, which includes pedagogical training, leadership training with a gender focus, and the technical aspects of the subjects they will teach. Instructors also have an option to receive a 40-hour web developer course to enhance their own professional journey.

 As we mentioned before, our goal is to include ethical AI tools to support students and their families/communities through their journey to become STEM professionals. Another important goal is to find the right technology to foster an intercontinental community such as an app or use of social media.

 The core technology that powers our solution is the application of digital learning tools and resources, and online training platforms. This technology is employed to deliver interactive, accessible, and effective STEM education, and to train and prepare instructors who play a vital role in the program's success.

We have five full-time staff working on our solution in the United States. We receive support and feedback based on international experiences in Latin America from a team of eight people based in Mexico working with our partner organization.  We plan to increase the number of staff working in the United States as we expand to more cities. 

Our solution started in the United States in 2016 with campaigns and an ambassador program for women college students. We adapted the concept and expanded the scope to include middle-school and high school girls in 2018. 

Our approach to incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusivity into our work can be broadly summarized under four pillars:

1. Focused Target Group: We deliberately focus our efforts on Latina girls and young women, a group historically underrepresented in STEM fields. This choice reflects our commitment to diversity and equity by addressing systemic barriers that have hindered the full participation of this particular demographic. 

2. Leadership and Program Delivery Team: We actively seek and encourage diversity within our leadership and program delivery team, which includes Technolochicas instructors. The latter are chosen from among Latina university/community college students studying STEM fields, providing a relatable mentor figure for our students and underscoring our commitment to empowering women in STEM. The diversity within our team enhances our perspective, enriches our program, and ultimately helps us serve our target audience more effectively.

3. Inclusive Curriculum: We have designed our curriculum to be accessible and inclusive, regardless of the students' prior experience or background in STEM. Our educational videos are bilingual (English and Spanish), ensuring language is not a barrier to learning and inclusivity. The curriculum and educational material reflect and respect the cultural heritage of our target audience, further promoting inclusivity.

4. Partnerships for Equity: In order to ensure equitable access to our program, we partner with local organizations, schools, community centers, and Mexican consulates to recruit students. These partnerships help us reach communities we might not have been able to access otherwise, and they ensure that the opportunities we offer are available to the widest possible demographic.

As for our future goals, we aim to continually increase the diversity within our leadership and instructor teams, not just in terms of ethnicity but also in terms of socioeconomic background, educational experiences, and other identity-based human attributes. We will keep seeking partnerships that help us expand our reach to more diverse communities. Regular evaluation and feedback will be incorporated to assess our effectiveness in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to make necessary adjustments to our strategies. By doing so, we aim to create an environment where everyone involved with Technolochicas feels welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

Our business model is centered around a non-profit, impact-driven approach. We are dedicated to providing value to our beneficiaries - primarily Latina girls and young women aged 11 to 18, and Latina women studying in STEM fields at university or community colleges. Our mission is to inspire, support, and equip these individuals to pursue and excel in STEM careers. 

We offer two main services: 

1. STEM training programs for middle school and high school girls. These consist of four courses - website development, app or video game creation, artificial intelligence, and robotics. Each course consists of 10 instructional hours in-person and approximately 10 hours of independent work.

2. Training programs for university/community college women. These women, studying in STEM fields, are trained to become instructors of the aforementioned STEM courses. They receive a 25-hour online training that includes the subjects they will teach, leadership training with a gender focus, pedagogical training, and an optional 40-hour web developer course.

We also produce and distribute educational videos on each of the course topics. 

Our services are delivered through a blended learning model, combining in-person instruction and online learning. We partner with schools, community centers, and other local organizations to provide the physical space for in-person training. Our online components include instructional videos and virtual training sessions, ensuring our program is accessible even in remote locations.

For the middle school and high school girls, we provide exposure to STEM fields, a supportive learning environment, and mentorship from women who share their background and have succeeded in STEM. This instills in them the self-efficacy, knowledge, and interest to pursue a career in STEM.

For the university/community college women, we provide leadership and pedagogical training, equipping them to mentor younger girls. We also offer them the opportunity to become Jr. Web Developers, a skill that would be of great value in their professional journey.

As a non-profit, our primary revenue sources are grants and donations. We partner with various organizations and seek funding support for running our programs. We also explore opportunities to collaborate with tech companies, universities, and other institutions that support our mission. The university students participating in our training programs receive a small stipend to cover their expenses, but all our services are offered free of cost to the middle and high school girls to ensure that we maintain equity and accessibility.

To ensure sustainability, we continually seek to expand our network of partners and donors. We also plan to measure and document our impact, as the demonstrated success of our program will be crucial for securing future funding. Through a sustainable growth strategy, we intend to continue serving our beneficiaries and potentially expand our services to reach more girls and young women in Hispanic communities.

Our plan for financial sustainability comprises several strategies to diversify and increase our revenue streams, while also carefully managing our expenses. Here are our key strategies:

1. Diversified Funding Sources: We will continue to seek funding from a variety of sources, including philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, and individual donations. For the 2023 expansion in the United States we have secured two funders (we cannot name them until we sign each grant agreement). Both funders represent corporate foundations related to the tech industry.

In 2024, we will prioritize private foundations without relations to the tech industry but who are interested in social indicators related to education and employment. Diversifying our sources of funding mitigates the risk of over-reliance on a single donor and allows us to better navigate periods of financial uncertainty.

2. Collaboration with Tech Companies and Universities: We plan to foster relationships with tech companies and universities who share our mission. This can lead to strategic partnerships where they provide us with financial support, in-kind donations, or sponsor specific aspects of our programs. For example, a tech company might fund the development of our educational videos or sponsor the stipends for our university-level instructors. 

3. Cost Management: Financial sustainability isn't just about raising money; it's also about managing costs. We will leverage our partnerships to reduce costs wherever possible. For instance, by using space in schools or community centers for our classes, we can reduce or eliminate the need for dedicated real estate. In addition, we will leverage our partnership with local Univision broadcasters in order to expand reach of our messages. 

In the long term, our goal is to establish a mix of stable revenue streams that will comfortably cover our operating expenses. By constantly monitoring our financial situation and adjusting our strategies as necessary, we aim to continue to build a sustainable organization that can continue to inspire and support Latina girls and young women in STEM for many years to come.

We have secured two grants for the 2023 expansion of Technolochicas in the United States. We cannot mention the names yet as we are in process of signing the grant agreements. Once these two partnerships with our donors are confirmed, we will reach out to additional funders who want to support the expansion of the program. We are gathering data from our programs in able to tell our success stories from the beginning and inspire more funders to support our work. In addition, we are creating adaptions to our programs based on feedback from other funders. For example, we have had a handful of corporations ask us to adapt the project to become a summer school program for employee's children or to have the mentors be women from their tech companies. Finally, we continue to look for innovative approaches for fundraising where we can leverage our connections to the Televisa-Univision Company. Since the merger of the companies is still recent, we expect that their new CSR strategy will be created in the next 18 months, where we can support them through our program implementation.