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The Problem & Solution
THE PROBLEM
A barrier exists for black women entering S.T.E.A.M.-related careers. The images of scientists in fiction … or in real life … are often depicted as white and male. This dominated image does not resemble black female students and it engenders a false assumption that these young girls should not aspire to become scientists because either S.T.E.A.M. careers are only designated for white men or the attainment of a S.T.E.A.M. career would go against the accepted traditional gender role. Every black girl who aspires to pursue a field in science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics should be able to do so.
THE SOLUTION
Bright Light Volunteers is answering that call through its Black Girls Go Global program. Black Girls Go Global will invest in the future of black women in S.T.E.A.M. careers and break gender biases in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics fields. Society does not draw an accurate nor comprehensive image of the desires of many black girls. Black girls should begin to envision themselves in careers that have been predominantly occupied by white males
THIS IS WHAT A SCIENTIST LOOKS LIKE
Program Overview
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
What is it?
The Black Girls Go Global program is a service learning project where each girl will accrue 12 hours of volunteer work at a farm/wildlife center in Costa Rica.
How Long Is it?
The program is 1 week in length
What Will the Girls Do?
The girls will participate in a number of activities including:
Cultural Activities
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Panel discussion by Black expat women living in Costa Rica
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Salsa dancing
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Tico cooking lessons
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visiting a coffee farm
Recreational Activities
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Ziplining
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Paddle boarding
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Snorkeling.
Other Activities
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Yoga
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Meditation
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Painting classes
Program Benefit & Opportunity
PROGRAM BENEFIT
& OPPORTUNITY
What is the benefit?
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Participants earn a Certificate for Global Citizenship
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Obtain knowledge and understanding of soil conservation, animal wild life in Costa Rica and how they are being protected
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Learn best practices by the Costa Rican government to protect its flora and fauna
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Learn of the local, national and/or global issues and the interconnectedness and interdependency of different countries and populations
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Develop awareness of one’s own personal reactions to those from different cultures (personal biases, beliefs, attitudes)
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Act effectively and responsibly at local, national and global levels for a more peaceful, just and equitable world
Program Cost
What's Included
PROGRAM COST
How much is it?
Cost Per Participant is $3,000. This covers airfare, lodging, meals, recreational activities, and other necessities.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Roundtrip Airfare to
Costa Rica
On-site, Bilingual Community Host Leader
Cultural and Recreational Activities
24/7 State-side Support
Costs of Passports Applications
Service Learning Project Funding
All Airport Transfers and On-site Transportation
Three (3) Meals a Day
International Medical and Emergency Evacuation Insurance Provided
Facial Masks, Hand Sanitizer, Etc.
On-site, Trained BLV Representative
Lodging
All Culturally Immersive Activities
COVID Test to Return to U.S.
Farm Tools
Sample Itinerary
SAMPLE ITINERARY
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