Now in Lagos, Nigeria — Launching the next STEM Club soon

Building Africa's Future, One Child in STEM at a Time

We spark curiosity, build confidence, and nurture young innovators in underserved communities through hands-on, project-based STEM education that is fun, practical, and life-changing.

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14
Children in
our first club
8
Weeks of
hands-on learning
100%
Pilot
completion rate
2026
Expanding to
4 schools
Children learning STEM
STEM activity
Hands-on project
STEM workshop
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Q1 2026 Milestone
Pilot Complete
<2%
of African students finish school with basic STEM skills
Source: UN OSAA
1 in 4
university students in Africa pursue STEM fields
Source: UN OSAA
60%
of Africa's population is under 25 — the opportunity
Source: AU Commission
79
scientists per million in Africa vs 4,500 in the US
Source: UN OSAA
Rahila with students
Rahila Namah
SDG Alignment
4 8 9 10
Our Story

We started this because the children couldn't wait.

STEM Education for Children Foundation was built on a simple but urgent belief: every Nigerian child — regardless of where they grow up or what their family earns — deserves access to hands-on, practical STEM education that builds real skills and opens real doors.

Founded by Rahila Namah, a Computer Engineer from Zuru, Kebbi State, the Foundation was born not when it was convenient, but when it became impossible to ignore. In January 2026, we launched our first After-School STEM Club in Lagos with 14 children. We've been building ever since.

"I kept waiting until I was comfortable enough to start. Then I realised — the children can't wait for me to be comfortable."
— Rahila Namah, Founder
Inclusion first
Hands-on always
Teacher-led sustainability
Community-rooted
Curiosity over memorisation
Ecosystem Partnerships
Our Programmes

Learning that sticks because you built it yourself

We don't teach from textbooks. We teach through building, testing, failing, and trying again. Every session is a real experiment. Every project is a real solution to a real problem.

Flagship Programme

After-School STEM Club

Our 8-week After-School STEM Club brings children aged 7–13 together once a week for hands-on, project-based STEM learning using low-cost, locally available materials. Sessions cover Electricity, Mechanical Systems, Chemistry, Biology, Construction, and Scratch Programming — and culminate in a real-world Capstone Project and a public Project Exhibition.

Our model trains the school's own teachers throughout the programme, then hands the STEM Club over permanently. The school owns it forever.

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Curriculum Design
Tailored, age-appropriate modules built for each school
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Train the Trainer
Our educator leads sessions while school teachers shadow every week
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Projects, Exhibition & Industry Visit
Students build, present, and see STEM working in the real world
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Handover to School
Trained teachers take full ownership — the club belongs to them
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Continuous Support
Resources, guidance, and materials to sustain impact long-term
Students in STEM Club session
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Mobile STEM Hubs

STEM hubs that travel across communities to bring hands-on science and technology experiences to children who might otherwise never encounter them. No fixed school needed.

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Capstone Challenge

Students design and build solutions to real problems in their school or community — from water filtration models to Scratch-coded learning tools. Real STEM, real impact, real pride.

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Career Guidance & Mentorship

We connect students with STEM professionals for mentorship, career talks, and access to scholarship opportunities — widening horizons beyond the classroom.

What We Teach

Core themes. Infinite curiosity.

Our Impact

Small numbers.
Enormous momentum.

We started with 14 children and one classroom. Every number below represents a real child who built something they'd never built before — and who discovered they could.

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14
Children reached in our first STEM Club pilot
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8
Weeks of weekly hands-on sessions
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4
Schools launching in Nigeria in 2026
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10K+
Children targeted by 2030 across Nigeria

Outcomes we observed in our pilot

✓Increased curiosity ✓Higher class confidence ✓Better questioning skills ✓Teacher engagement ✓Industry exposure ✓Team collaboration ✓Project pride ✓100% club completion

"I want to make something like this one day." — One of our students, aged 9, during our Glass Fusion industry visit. He had never been inside a factory before.

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STEM Club Student
Eternal Excellence School, Lagos — 2026

"This is how futures are shaped—through exposure, inspiration, and real-world experiences. Thank you for playing such an important role in guiding them. Their future selves will thank you."

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Venture Strategy Consultant
Lagos, Nigeria
5-Year Vision (2025–2030)
10K+
Children
90
Schools
6
Zones
Voices

What people say when they see it happen

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Can we build a house on air? That question — from an 8-year-old pupil during our construction session — stopped the entire room. Then the tutor said: Actually, why not? That's the moment I knew this programme was working.

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Rahila Namah
Founder, STEM Education for Children Foundation
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I tried recreating the Mathswheel Project at home using an empty carton, glue and markers. It was a fun experience!

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Pupil, 8 years old
Eternal Excellence School, Lagos
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The sessions have been enlightening for the students. I personally gained from the program, particularly the industry visit! I learnt that glasses are made from sand, heated to an extremely high temperature.

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Head Teacher
Eternal Excellence School, Lagos
Our Team

The people behind the mission

Diverse expertise in education, technology, development, and strategy — united by one belief: every child deserves access to STEM learning.

Rahila Namah, Founder
Founder & Executive Director
Rahila Namah

Computer Engineer and passionate STEM advocate who founded the organisation out of a conviction that STEM education, when taught through hands-on and relatable experiences, can unlock the potential of African children and empower them to solve real-world problems within their communities.

Mr. Micheal Mu'azu
Advisor — Development & Policy
Mr. Micheal Mu'azu

25+ years across 10 countries in humanitarian aid, policy strategy, and NGO governance at scale.

Mr. Olakunmi Agbaje
Advisor — Strategy & Partnerships
Mr. Olakunmi Agbaje

Strategist and architect with expertise in sustainability and green innovation. Bridges industry and education.

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Growing Team
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Get Involved

You can be part of building Africa's future.

Every donation, every partnership, every volunteer hour goes directly to giving a Nigerian child access to hands-on STEM learning they would otherwise never have. Choose how you want to help.

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Donate
₦105,000 covers one child's full programme for a year. Every amount matters.
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Partner With Us
CSR partnerships, school collaborations, and institutional funding all welcome.
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Educators, engineers, and STEM professionals — bring your skills to the classroom.
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Let's build something together.

Whether you're a school, a company with CSR goals, an individual donor, or just someone who believes what we believe — we'd love to hear from you. Every great collaboration starts with a conversation.

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Location
Lagos State, Nigeria

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