Henkel to Expand Its Global STEM Initiative
Henkel recently announced that the company plans to invest a double-digit million-euro amount by 2030 to establish five new permanent Researchers’ World locations worldwide, including a new STEM center in Düsseldorf, Germany. Researchers’ World is Henkel’s global education initiative that gives children hands-on access to science and STEM education The initiative builds on 15 years of experience, activities in over 20 countries and the participation of more than 130,000 children worldwide. The expansion aims to lower barriers and strengthen equal access to STEM education for children around the world
On the occasion of its 150th anniversary, Henkel is planning a new STEM center at Henkel’s headquarters in Düsseldorf and four additional Researchers’ World labs around the world. In addition, mobile concepts will bring hands-on science education to children in six additional countries.
“Curiosity and a spirit of discovery are essential drivers of learning and innovation. Through our Researchers’ World initiative, we encourage children to ask questions, explore new ideas and develop their own solutions. By expanding the initiative internationally, we want to make high-quality STEM education accessible to as many young people as possible, regardless of their socioeconomic background,” says Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, patron of Henkel’s Researchers’ World and chairwoman of Henkel’s Supervisory Board and Shareholders’ Committee.
“As Henkel celebrates its 150th anniversary, we are expanding our Researchers’ World initiative to enable even more children to experience science, technology and innovation first-hand. We also want to reach young people who have had limited access to these opportunities so far. This project reflects our long-term commitment to social responsibility as a company, both as part of our anniversary year and beyond. We believe that education is an investment in the future of society, which is why we are committed to making a lasting contribution in this area,” says Carsten Knobel, CEO of Henkel.
Founded in Düsseldorf in 2011, Researchers’ World has developed into a global education initiative that promotes early STEM education in more than 20 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America and South America. Through hands-on experiments and age-appropriate learning formats, children explore scientific concepts and discover the world of science through inquiry, experimentation and problem-solving. Since its launch, more than 130,000 children worldwide have participated in the program. As part of its expansion plans, Henkel aims to extend Researchers’ World to more than 30 countries by 2030.
Further information and free teaching materials are available at henkel-researchers-world.com.
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