Our Story

We started this because
the children couldn't wait.

A foundation built not when it was convenient, but when it became impossible to ignore the need for hands-on STEM education in underserved communities across Nigeria.

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Our Story

Built on an urgent belief

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.

Our approach is simple: bring real science and engineering into the hands of real children, using low-cost, locally available materials, and train the school's own teachers to sustain it. When we leave a school, the STEM Club belongs to that school — forever.

"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

Who We Are

Driven by purpose, guided by values

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Our Mission

Equipping young Africans with the skills to lead in STEM

To equip young Africans with the confidence, curiosity, and skills needed for future STEM careers through practical, project-based learning and teacher-led sustainability models.

We design and deliver affordable, engaging, project-based STEM programmes that build real skills in children aged 7–13 in underserved communities

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Our Vision

STEM education that is accessible and inclusive for every child across Africa

To make STEM education accessible and inclusive for every child across Africa — regardless of where they grow up, what their family earns, or what school they attend.

To make hands-on STEM education accessible to every child, everywhere in Africa

By 2030, we aim to reach 10,000+ children across 90 schools in 6 geopolitical zones of Nigeria — building a generation of curious, capable, confident young Africans who solve problems and shape futures.