Building Africa’s Future, One Child in STEM at a Time
We spark curiosity, build skills, and nurture young innovators in underserved communities through STEM education that is fun, practical, and life-changing.
"Fewer than 2% of African students under 18 leave school with basic STEM skills, and only 1 in 4 university students pursue STEM fields. With Africa being the world’s youngest continent (60% under 25), this gap is both a serious risk and an incredible opportunity. That’s where STEMaChild Initiative comes in.
Source: UN OSAA, STEM Power: The Fuel for a Stronger Economy
Vision
To make STEM education accessible and inclusive for every child across Africa.
Mission
To inspire, train, and mentor young Africans in underserved communities through early STEM exposure, hands-on learning, and mentorship.
Program & Projects
STEM Clubs
We set up After-School STEM Programs, using a train-the-trainer model. Educators are trained to lead engaging, project-based STEM learning long after our pilot phase ends.
Moible STEM Hubs
STEM hubs that travel across communities to give children hands-on STEM experiences they might otherwise never have.
Learning Resources
We believe learning STEM should be exciting, creative, and engaging. That’s why we design edutainment resources such as comic books, animations and games.
Career Guidance
Connecting students with STEM professionals for mentorship, career talks, and scholarships.
After-School STEM Program Model
A sustainable model where we introduce a STEM Club, train teachers, hand over to the school, and support pupils to create annual projects solving real-life African challenges.
Train-the-Trainer
Handover to School
Continuous Support
Projects, Exhibition & Industry Visits
Impact & Reach
5 year Goal for STEM a Child Initiative (2025- 2030)
7K+
Children in Nigeria
6
Geopolitical Zones
90
Community Schools
Our Leadership & Advisory Team
At STEMaChild Initiative, our team bring together diverse expertise from education, technology, development, and strategy, united by one mission: to make STEM learning accessible, engaging, and inclusive for every child across Africa.
Rahila Namah
Founder & Executive Director
Rahila is a Computer Engineer and technology enthusiast passionate about making STEM education accessible to every African child. She combines technical expertise with a vision to build Africa’s next generation of innovators through early STEM exposure, fun learning, and mentorship.
Mr. Micheal Mu'azu
Advisor - Development & Policy
With over 25 years of experience across 10 countries, Mu'azu is a seasoned development expert and policy strategist. His work spans humanitarian aid, localization, and capacity building for NGOs. At STEMaChild, he supports strategy, governance, and sustainable development planning for impact at scale.
Mr. Olakunmi Agbaje
Advisor - Strategy & Partnerships
Kunmi is a strategist and architect with deep experience in maritime infrastructure, sustainability, and green innovation. He serves as Corporate Strategy Manager at Caverton Marine and COO of Rubera Consulting. At STEMaChild, he drives strategic planning and partnerships linking industry with education.
Mrs. Hanatu Baba
Advisor - STEM Education & Curriculum
Hannatu is an educator and digital literacy advocate with over a decade of experience. She currently leads foundation classes and digital literacy programs at Great Heights Academy, Abuja. She brings expertise in STEAM integration, teacher training, and storytelling-based learning to strengthen STEM education delivery.
Contact Us
Reach us to partner, volunteer or donate.
- Website: stemachildinitiative.org
- Phone: +234 8149094048