By Epifania Wilbard | Director of Programs
At Twende, we believe in unlocking the creative potential of every individual. Over the past months, we have deepened our impact through a series of hands-on STEM programs and Creative Capacity Building (CCB) workshops that empower youth and communities to create meaningful solutions to local challenges.
STEM Outreach Program: Learning by Doing
We extended our STEM Outreach Program to two additional schools and several youth organizations. These sessions transformed classrooms into collaborative innovation hubs where students explored real-world applications of science and technology. By integrating practical problem-solving with local relevance, participants developed confidence in their ability to innovate.
Creative Capacity Building: Skills for Life
We trained 34 youth in our CCB workshops, equipping them with hands-on technical skills, design thinking, and entrepreneurial mindsets. The workshops are part of our Design for Second Life Innovation Project, which encourages upcycling, digital integration, and sustainable development.
Notable inventions from this cohort include:
Wild Animal Repellant – a tech-based solution to protect crops and support food security.
Chicken Plucker – an automated machine that simplifies poultry processing.
Vegetable Slicer – a timesaving tool now used in a local school, reducing food prep time from 4 hours to just 1 hour.
Nurturing Young Innovators
We continue to build innovation ecosystems through our school-based Innovation Clubs. Here, students receive regular mentorship to evolve their ideas into practical, scalable solutions for community issues.
Maker Space Engagement
Twende’s makerspace remains a vibrant hub of creativity. This quarter, we hosted 8 groups of innovators, offering them continued access to tools, materials, and mentorship to refine their prototypes and bring their ideas to life.
Why This Matters
Every workshop, every innovation, and every young person engaged is a step closer to a future where communities solve their own challenges through technology and creativity. With your support, we are not just building projects, we are building people.
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