The g4g / AIG global partnership
History & goals
AIG and g4g are working together to help inspire young women in science!
In October 2015, the incredible AIG-g4g Sports meets Science in the OXO Tower in London kickstarted our collaboration! Together, we linked Science to Sports, Technology and Safety and demonstrated the role played by AIG in a fun & interactive way.
Since then, AIG and g4g have collectively inspired more than 3000 greenlight girls aged 11 -15 by launching community events in London, Dublin, g4g Day events in Lithuania, Guildford UK, and NYC, and collaborated in Brussels and Barcelona.
Another important event AIG and g4g accomplished together is a Design Hackathon in London. Combining hacking and design, it gives participants the chance to think about innovation. Stay tuned for so much more to come!
READ: AIG Partners with Greenlight for Girls to Inspire Young Women in Science
Our global partnership in numbers
Our past events with AIG
Science you had me at hello®
Since June 2020 we hosted six episodes of Science you had me at hello®, our inspiring broadcast, and they have already reached more than 1000 children across the globe! From our own Impact studies, we know that one thing is key to inspiring girls to pursue STEM subjects – and that is, to provide a community of role models. Tailored to our older g4g students who are determining what studies to pursue in university, our broadcasts “Science, you had me at hello® ” connect female scientists and STEM leaders to the next generation of potential engineers, scientists and curiosity-filled young women. Watch the past episodes here
Design Hackathon in London - Oct. 2019
For the third year in a row, we hosted our g4g & AIG Design Hackathon in London, joined by 60 curious and inventive girls! Together, we explored the amazing work of female inventors before coming up with innovative solutions helping their communities, their schools, or individuals close to them. Check out our Facebook Album here!
In October, we were thrilled to be joined by 80 girls for our third g4g Day @Dublin with AIG Ireland! Together, along with some of the GAA coach and players, we discovered all the fun in STEM and sports! Check out our Facebook Album here!
g4g @work in Croydon with AIG - Apr. 19
In April, we were thrilled to host our first g4g Day @Croydon, with 50 young enthusiastic and curious girls!
Design Hackathon in London - Oct. 18
In October, 100 curious and inventive girls joined us for our 2nd Design Hackathon in London! Their challenge? Create inventions of the future that would improve our lives – at home, at school & in our community.
g4g @work in Frankfurt - June 2018
On June 6, 2018, g4g and AIG partnered up to launch in the amazing Frankfurt, Germany! 50 girls enjoyed innovative workshops and discovered what cyber-security REALLY means!
In May we had an incredibly fun second event in Dublin, giving 85 girls the opportunity to discover the fun in STEM!
g4g in the community @Women Of the World Festival, London
Mar. 2018
In honor of International Women’s Day we welcomed 70 students to explore the future of innovation, robotics, and technology with invention, gaining inspiration from creative female inventors!
g4g Design Hackathon London
Sept. 2017
We worked together to have our very first design Hackathon at the Southbank Centre in London. 60 girls proved that they are ready to begin innovating!
In May, we took on Dublin, Ireland together with AIG. Welcoming 80 girls, we proved that science can not only be fun, but also delicious!
g4g @work with AIG in NYC
Dec. 2016
The g4g team and the New York Chapter of AIG's Global Women in Technology (GWIT) hosted the first g4g@work event at AIG's NY headquarters for 50 girls.
AIG joins a team of over 100 role-models and volunteers from different companies for g4g's biggest event of the year - g4g Day at The International School of Brussels!
70 girls for a full day of STEM discovery held at Surrey University in Guildford while learning about M&M statistics, DNA, & virtual reality! Click here for the video recap.
AIG and g4g launched the first signature g4g Day event in Lithuania at the beautiful & new Center for Physical Sciences and Technology & over 100 enthusiastic girls.
Meet our partnership lead
I am truly passionate about our wonderful partnership with Greenlight for Girls and I love developing new fun events together!
“I am always impressed by the level of enthusiasm and support from our wonderful volunteers. We wouldn’t be able to deliver these great events and engage our ‘greenlight girls’ to be inspired by STEM subjects without it. I’m also incredibly thrilled and proud that we’ve taken this ‘across the pond’ to New York City! It’s such a great continuation of our partnership with g4g. The next stop is Dublin, Ireland which we hope to coincide with our volunteering month of April!
- Sarah Davies, AIG’s Coordinator of the g4g partnership in Europe
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“It is important to demonstrate that science (meaning science, technology, engineering and math) is linked to everything around us – and is a part of any career path you may choose to follow. These events and our partnership with AIG is a perfect opportunity to demonstrate this link and to inspire the next generation to look ahead to their future.
- Melissa Rancourt, Founder & Chairman, g4g”
‘We are proud to support g4g. Making a positive impact in the communities where we live and do business has always been a top priority of AIG. As a responsible corporate citizen, we give back through programs and partnerships that leverage the skills, experience, knowledge and enthusiasm of our employees and the business they represent.’
