Observed annually on October 11, International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls around the world. Through Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung Innovation
Observed annually on October 11, International Day of the Girl Child celebrates girls around the world. Through Solve for Tomorrow and Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), Samsung Electronics helps young women pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers and empowers them to strengthen their communities.
Ahead of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child, Samsung Newsroom highlights the impact of these programs and spotlights young women forging meaningful careers in technology.
India: From Beginner to Hackathon Winner
Growing up in Bangalore, Vaishnavi Kambar had no exposure to coding and never imagined joining a hackathon. After developing her skills at SIC and gaining experience as an intern, she went on to win HackToFuture 3.0. How does someone go from knowing little about programming to claiming victory so quickly? For Kambar, the answer wasn’t a single breakthrough but steady support and collaboration at SIC. There, she advanced her technical abilities and gained the confidence to perform at a high level.
Early in the program, Kambar worried her mentor might grow frustrated with her questions. Instead, she found patience and guidance. She credits this empathy as the foundation that encouraged her to keep learning and to speak up when in doubt.
For Kambar, SIC was a turning point. She learned to present ideas, work in teams and solve problems under pressure — experiences that reshaped how she sees herself. Now, she urges other young women interested in technology or innovation to approach the journey with courage and an open mind.
“Just take the plunge, even if you feel like you don’t belong. I started with no coding knowledge and a biology background,” said Kambar. “At times I felt like an outsider, but I kept going, one step at a time. Each time I pushed through the fear, I grew stronger.”
Armenia: From Learner to Leader
In Armenia, Hasmik Kettsyan discovered SIC as a place to grow.
