#girlswithdrills fights for inclusivity
We think making stuff is too much fun for anyone to be excluded. So we're doing something about it.
#girlswithdrills was born out of the frustration that so many girls and women want to be self sufficient but haven’t been given the tools or knowhow to be. We want to start a conversation. Why are so many people not able to access the vital skills needed for them to thrive?!
We believe that by giving women equal access to making, we're helping them gain the skills they need for careers they otherwise wouldn't consider. We are encouraging tomorrow's inventors, programmers and tinkerers.
We are campaigning under the banner #girlswithdrills, this includes women, trans women, non binary folk, other marginalised genders, and anybody who self identifies as female.
You can do your bit to help. With every piece of #girlswithdrills merch purchased, Bright Box Makerspace will provide a young person in a disadvantaged area with a maker session free of charge.
To support the campaign, share your projects with the hashtag #girlswithdrills.
Behind the Scenes:
Kisha is an engineer and activist for diversity in innovation. She created Bright Box Makerspace so socially excluded young people can access making.
Arnika is one of our Girls with Drills facilitators. She teaches anything to do with basic DIY!
Ruth is an inventor and entrepreneur and was Young Engineer for Britain 2006. She now co-hosts Kids Invent Stuff, a YouTube channel that brings to life kids inventions.