The funding provided by the ESB Energy for Generations Fund has had a significant impact on the Irish Girl Guides and their mission to empower girls and young women. Through the provision of STEM in a Box materials, the fund has enabled over 2,000 girls to develop their resilience and life skills in a virtual camp setting. By creating land yachts and conducting experiments, girls have been engaged in hands-on STEM activities, breaking stereotypes and building confidence in their scientific and technological abilities.

The support from the ESB Energy for Generations Fund has not only allowed girls to explore STEM fields in a girl-only space but has also equipped them with the skills and confidence to potentially pursue STEM interests in their schools, families, and wider society. By offering girls equal opportunities to engage with STEM activities, the fund is playing a crucial role in fostering a new generation of confident and empowered female leaders in STEM.

The impact of the fund extends beyond the virtual camp, reaching girls in every county in Ireland and providing them with valuable experiences that will benefit them both personally and professionally. The partnership between the Irish Girl Guides and the ESB Energy for Generations Fund is a testament to the positive outcomes that can be achieved when organizations come together to support the development of young women in STEM.