From girls in rural schools discovering STEM to women building manufacturing skills to bootcamp graduates landing tech jobs — every program is built for measurable, real-world outcomes.
In collaboration with Toyota, we worked on a kinetic seat project exploring innovative seating design. The project combined engineering, ergonomics and maker-space prototyping to create a seat that adapts dynamically to user movement — improving comfort and reducing fatigue. It was a hands-on exercise in design thinking, rapid prototyping and applied innovation.
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In rural areas, many girls feared STEM subjects due to limited exposure and role models. The E‑STEM program trains girls using interactive green kits comprising solar kits and IoT devices. We've visited over 30 schools, along with organizations including children's homes, to deliver hands-on STEM learning. Over 70% of the girls who initially feared STEM are now actively engaging with it at school — a real shift in confidence and interest in technology and innovation.
SHE-BUILD is a female-focused skill-empowerment program aimed at building the capacity of women aged 16 and above, with hands-on skills in manufacturing and related fields — pathways toward genuine financial freedom.
ABLE is a global collaborative STEM learning community for middle and secondary school students. Learners collaborate with peers around the world, developing STEM projects and content through shared digital materials.
Exclusapp is a marketplace platform connecting Jua Kali artisans with clients. The idea emerged from a Gumzo workshop — an informal conversation session with local artisans — where we identified the need to showcase their work. The platform promotes artisan products and helps grow small businesses, bridging local craftsmanship and customers.
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Sponsored by the World Bank through KIEP-SKIES and E4Impact, this bootcamp focuses on cybersecurity and data analytics. About 70% of participants were women, and 90% of attendees secured internships or jobs after completing the program — through hands-on experience, mentorship and practical projects preparing them for tech careers.
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