Wadha Nasser Al Jabor is a statistician and leadership coach. She aspires to change lives by unlocking the beauty of the human ability to think, innovate, and create. She realizes the need to engage her community to make great things happen for Qatari youth and kids who are eager to explore STEAM subjects.

IVLP Impact Award Project: STEAM for All

Wadha's project will provide hands-on learning opportunities for children in various Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) fields such as programming, robotics, circuitry, electronics, 3D modeling and invention. The first phase, Talent Camp, will empower university students to become trainers and mentors for children in STEAM activities, raising awareness about the importance of STEAM education. The second phase, the Play Series, will engage 150 kids in a 30-day program to explore STEAM opportunities, culminating in problem-solving projects showcased to parents during live exhibitions. The final component of the project will be an awareness session for the parents. An open session with a STEAM expert will also guide parents on nurturing their children's talents with accessible activities.

"I hope my work on the project will inspire others and enable me to leave a legacy that shall continue to inspire future STEAM leaders." - Wadha Nasser Al Jabor

IVLP Exchange Experience 

Wadha was a participant in the IVLP Project Youth Volunteerism and Civic Engagement, organized by the U.S. Department of State and Meridian International Center.

Wadha's exchange experience led to the development of her IVLP Impact Award Project: "I had the idea for more than a year, [but it was] my IVLP experience [that] empowered [me] to initiate the project and reach out for resources locally and internationally. Exposing my initial idea and discussing it with experts during the IVLP, I was moved to another level where I realized the need and impact of [this project]. "

U.S. Communities Visited

San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Boston, MA; Cleveland, OH

"I'm hoping to raise literacy on STEM in [the] community and to introduce a successful model for Peer-to-Peer education in this field." - Wadha Nasser Al Jabor

Country: Qatar

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