Education Namibia Project #68696

Empowering Africa's Youth Through STEM Education

by Youth Technology Corps NFP, Inc.

Project Report | Aug 20, 2026
Progress Report: August 2026

By Andrea Isita | Project Leader

Our students from Nigeria tinkering

Since our last update, our programs across Africa have continued to grow, with a strong focus on local leadership, regional collaboration, and expanding opportunities for students to develop STEM skills. We are particularly encouraged to see our “students into teachers” model creating new opportunities for program alumni to become leaders and bring robotics education to new communities across the continent.

Mozambique:
In Mozambique, classes have continued with our new generation of middle and high school students. This cohort is continuing to build foundational robotics and technical skills, strengthening the program’s long-term sustainability and creating new opportunities for students to progress through the robotics pathway.

Sierra Leone:
In Sierra Leone, classes have continued in collaboration with our local partners at GUIDE. Following the launch of the program and donation of five computers, students are now continuing their robotics learning and gaining hands-on experience with technology. This continued implementation represents an important step in strengthening our presence in West Africa and expanding access to STEM opportunities for students.

Nigeria:
We have also expanded our programs to Nigeria, marking a new step in our efforts to reach students in additional African communities. Classes are being implemented in partnership with Team Career Lifters (T-CaLi), our local partner in Nigeria. The program is being led by two alumni of our Ethiopia program, providing a powerful example of our “students into teachers” model in action. By empowering former students to become instructors and regional leaders, we are creating a sustainable model for expanding STEM learning across Africa.

Ethiopia:
Our Ethiopia program continues to have an impact beyond the students directly participating in the program. Two alumni from the program are now teaching robotics in Nigeria, Mozambique and Sierra Leone, demonstrating how the skills and leadership developed through the program can be carried forward into new communities. We are especially proud to share that one of these alumni has recently been accepted into a STEM program to pursue his undergraduate studies in Boston.

Cameroon:
We are beginning the process of restarting our program in Cameroon. For this new phase, we are exploring an approach focused on younger students in 5th and 6th grade. Adapting the program for elementary-level students will allow us to introduce robotics and technology skills at an earlier age and build a stronger pathway for students to continue developing their STEM skills as they advance through school.

Namibia:
In Namibia, we are preparing to take the next step by organizing a hackathon in September. The event will provide students with an opportunity to apply the technical and problem-solving skills they have developed through the program in a collaborative and hands-on setting. This initiative will further strengthen our focus on practical technology learning and student-led innovation.

Our students from Nigeria in class

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Apr 29, 2026
Progress Report: May 2026

By Andrea Isita | Executive Director

our students at work

Since our last update, our programs across Africa have continued to grow through a strong focus on local leadership, teacher training, and the integration of new technologies. We are seeing increased ownership from regional partners while expanding opportunities for students to engage in robotics and emerging technologies such as AI.

Mozambique:
In Mozambique, we have begun working with a new generation of middle and high school students. This new cohort is entering the robotics pathway, building foundational technical skills while continuing to strengthen the program’s long-term sustainability and reach within the community.

Ethiopia:
In Ethiopia, we have successfully trained five teachers from our partner school, Haile Manas Academy. These students and alumni of the program, are now actively teaching and supporting programs in other African countries. This milestone represents a significant step forward in our “students into teachers” model, reinforcing regional leadership and scalability.

Namibia:
In Namibia, we are currently designing a new summer initiative: a Virtual Robotics Camp. This program will integrate robotics with introductory AI-based learning activities, providing students with early exposure to emerging technologies while expanding access through a flexible, virtual format.

We have also launched a new program in Sierra Leone in collaboration with our local partners at GUIDE. As part of this effort, we donated five computers to support program implementation and ensure students have access to the necessary technology. This marks an important step in expanding our presence in West Africa, building new pathways for students to access STEM education and participate in our broader learning community.

one of our students getting to know the materials

our student explaining to the class

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Jan 9, 2026
Progress Report: January 2026

By Andrea Isita | Project Leader

the program in cameroon

Since our last update, meaningful progress has continued across our programs in Mozambique, Ethiopia, and Namibia, while also laying the groundwork for expansion into new countries across the African continent. Through leadership development, teacher training, and regional collaboration, our programs are steadily strengthening access to quality STEM education for youth.

Mozambique:
Students continue to build on their robotics pathway, applying their technical skills while also engaging more deeply in global collaboration. In October 2025, students from the Mozambique program traveled to Chicago to participate in our Cultural Exchange alongside students from Mexico. During this experience, they took part in hands-on robotics activities, computer restoration workshops, and cross-cultural learning opportunities that reinforced both technical growth and global citizenship.

Ethiopia:
In Ethiopia, we have appointed a new program coordinator who will play a key role in strengthening our teacher training strategy. This coordinator will support the training and preparation of students from Haile Manas Academy to become future instructors, enabling them to teach and support other programs across the African continent. This approach reinforces sustainability, local leadership, and long-term program impact.

Namibia:
Our program in Namibia continues to advance, with students actively engaged in robotics instruction and hands-on learning. The program remains an important foundation for future regional collaboration and exchange.

We continue to move forward with expansion plans in Nigeria and Cameroon. In Cameroon, a digital integration and robotics course has already been successfully delivered, demonstrating strong student engagement and local interest. In addition, we are in the early stages of opening a new program in Sierra Leone, further extending our reach in the region

our students from ethiopia

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