Ikala STEM (or Malagasy Women in Science-Techonology-Engineering-Mathematics) is a women-led non-profit association with a mission to promote education and science in Madagascar. The meaning of the name Ikala STEM is also developed here.

Ikala STEM is open to all genders. Please refer to the existing types of membership detailed here.

Membership is open to all men and women who wish to associate with the objectives of Ikala STEM. Different types of membership are detailed here.

You don't have to be a scientist to promote education. Membership is open to all person with all different specialities. In particular, permanent membership is open to engineers and health scientists. We aim to share our knowledge and help kids and youth on divers manner.

We are a very friendly association, anyone is welcome to join regardless of your ethnicity, residency and citizenship. You can join us as a friend or a benefactor member.

If you wish to join the crew, drop us an email and we will link you to the appropriate contact person depending on which country you are based in. You can also contact any member that you know.

We do NOT offer scholarship. But we compile a list of possible STEM-oriented opportunities and will post it for you on our website, this way it is more easier for you to keep track and to know which ones are trustworthy.

The association is about voluntarism. Being part of us will give you the opportunity to share your skills, to experience the art of volunteering, to expand your network and to build a better country for the future. In addition to our annual skill-based training workshop (IAW), our mentorship program aimed to encourage and assist members in different aspects of their career is also running now.

Do not hesitate to contact us directly at ikalastem[at]gmail[dot]com or using the form here if your question was not addressed in this FAQ.