When a cholera outbreak swept through Lebanon in October 2022, 14-year old Yasmina Chahine was ready to put her scientific curiosity and prowess to use. She uses her knowledge to to not only help people in her local community, but to also “find a solution that can help all of the countries to face this disease.
Yasmina discovered that ultraviolet rays can kill bacteria, leading her to invent a solar-powered water filtration device. She faced challenges in making the device affordable and accessible, and ensuring it worked without electricity, leading her to use solar energy.
Her invention supports SDGs 6, 7, and 11, aligning with the 8th International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Despite an increase in women STEM graduates in Arab countries, many still face challenges in the job market. Yasmina emphasizes the historical and ongoing contributions of women in science, advocating for support across genders.
Her family and the GirlsinScience4SDGs Platform have empowered her journey. Yasmina focuses on solving real-world problems rather than seeking inventions for their own sake.
Her patent was granted on March 28, 2023, marking a significant milestone. Her work contributes to breaking gender and age barriers in science.
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