A Call to the Diaspora

Empowering Africa's Future Through STEM Education

A blueprint to digitally transform every secondary school across Africa — driven by old students' associations, the diaspora, and a shared vision of human flourishing.

$100B+
Diaspora remittances to Africa in 2024
72M
African youth not in education or employment
$1.5T
Africa's projected digital economy by 2030
<40%
Sub-Saharan internet access rate (ITU, 2023)

Africa's Schools Are Being Left Behind

The digital divide in Africa's secondary schools is not just an education problem — it is an economic and generational crisis that demands urgent action.

No Internet Access

The vast majority of secondary schools in Sub-Saharan Africa lack reliable internet connectivity, cutting students off from the global knowledge economy.

<40%

STEM Teacher Shortage

There are not enough qualified STEM teachers across the region. Many lack training in modern pedagogy, leaving students ill-equipped for the 21st century.

Critical

Youth Unemployment Crisis

Youth unemployment in some African countries exceeds 60%. Without digital skills, graduates cannot access the fastest-growing sectors of the global economy.

62.4%

Four Pillars of Transformation

A structured, community-driven approach to bridge the digital divide and connect Africa's youth to the global economy.

01

Connect

Deploy Starlink or equivalent satellite internet and establish modern computer labs in every partner school, regardless of geography.

02

Educate

Train teachers in world-class STEM pedagogy and digital literacy through intensive, ongoing professional development programs.

03

Empower

Launch STEM Clubs where students gain hands-on experience in coding, robotics, data science, and digital entrepreneurship.

04

Connect to Economy

Link students and graduates to global remote work, scholarships, and tech internships — building Africa's independent digital workforce.

You Are the Missing Piece

The African diaspora already sends more money to Africa than all foreign aid combined. Old students' associations have the trust, the local knowledge, and the emotional connection to drive real, lasting change in their former schools.

This is not charity. This is partnership. It is an investment in the next generation of African engineers, scientists, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

$100B+

Diaspora remittances to Africa in 2024 — exceeding all foreign aid. Just 1% directed to school infrastructure = $1 billion for transformation.

Financial Inflows to Africa (2024)

Diaspora Remittances$100B+
Total Official Dev. Assistance$59.7B
U.S. Foreign Aid (USAID)$12.1B

Sources: World Bank KNOMAD 2023; USAID; OECD ODA

From Classroom to Global Economy

STEM Clubs are the operational heart of this initiative — where technology, mentorship, and ambition converge to create Africa's next generation of innovators.

Practical Skill Building

After-school sessions focused on coding, robotics, data analysis, and digital entrepreneurship using globally recognized platforms like Khan Academy, GitHub, and Coursera.

Diaspora Mentorship

Monthly virtual mentoring sessions with diaspora professionals in tech, medicine, engineering, and finance — bridging the gap between classroom and career.

Pathways to Opportunity

STEM Club graduates are connected to university scholarships, coding bootcamps, and remote entry-level tech roles, creating a sustainable pipeline of talent.

Inspired by the Greatest Minds in History

We teach students that they are part of a long and glorious tradition of human inquiry — and that Africa's future scientists and engineers stand on the shoulders of giants.

Isaac Newton
Mathematician & Physicist who formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation, founding classical mechanics.
James Clerk Maxwell
Physicist who unified electricity, magnetism, and light — laying the foundation for modern telecommunications.
Leonhard Euler
Mathematician who made foundational contributions to calculus, graph theory, and mathematical notation still used today.
Carl Friedrich Gauss
"Prince of Mathematics" whose work in number theory, statistics, and physics continues to shape modern science and engineering.
"This initiative is part of an international collaborative strategy for solving practical problems around the world using mathematics, science, AI, and STEM — connecting Africa's students to the global community of knowledge."

Schools Already in Action

The movement has already begun. Three schools across Nigeria have taken bold steps — proving that when alumni, educators, and communities unite, transformation happens fast.

Pioneer School #1
Edo State, Nigeria

Ogbona Secondary School

Launched STEM Club First school in the ecosystem to launch a fully operational STEM Club, establishing the founding model for the initiative across Africa.
Hands-On STEM Activities Students engaged in coding, robotics, and problem-solving workshops — connecting classroom learning to real-world applications.
Entrepreneurship Webinar Students participated in "The Mind of an Entrepreneur: Think. Create. Conquer." — a 3-minute webinar series connecting them to mentors in the diaspora.
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Pioneer School #3
Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Westwood Park School

STEM Camp — August 2025 Westwood Park School hosted a three-week intensive STEM Camp, the first of its kind in Jos — giving students immersive, hands-on experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Teacher AI Training Educators at the camp participated in AI and technology training sessions, equipping them to deliver 21st-century STEM education at the highest level.
Model for the Continent The Westwood Park STEM Camp became the proof-of-concept that a well-resourced, community-backed STEM program can be replicated in any African secondary school.
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Latest Milestone — May 12, 2026

FGC Lagos: The Principal Said Yes

On May 12, 2026, the Principal of Federal Government College (FGC) Lagos approved a full partnership — seven concrete commitments including a JETS Club relaunch, Starlink internet infrastructure, a computer lab, teacher training, and a graduating student pipeline into the CS/AI program. The formal signing takes place June 4, 2026, with the launch assembly on June 8, 2026. FGC Lagos is the start. Africa is the mission.

3
Pioneer Schools Active
2
States in Nigeria
1
STEM Camp Completed
54
Countries to Reach

Watch the Movement in Motion

These videos document the real work being done — from the founding of the Learning Institute for Excellence, to the STEM camps in Jos, to the entrepreneurship webinars connecting students to the global economy.

Origin Story

Hybrid School Opens — Learning Institute for Excellence

A news report on the founding of the Learning Institute for Excellence by Amos Tarfa — a mastery-based, STEM-focused school that became the seed of the Africa initiative. Features Euler's identity, the Scientific Revolution, and a vision for transformative education.

Progress Report

The Journey So Far — STEM Clubs in Action

A progress report showing the STEM Camp at Westwood Park School, the first STEM Club launch at El-Olam in Jos, and the expansion to Ogbona Secondary School. Students share testimonials on coding, digital skills, and the Gap Year AI program.

Student Webinar

The Mind of an Entrepreneur: Think. Create. Conquer.

A student webinar series connecting African secondary school students with mentors from Purdue University, LeTourneau University, and beyond — teaching entrepreneurship, STEM problem-solving, and the skills needed to create positive impact in Africa and the world.

Communities We Serve
Austin, TX Houston, TX San Antonio, TX Jos, Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria Lubango, Angola Nairobi, Kenya Accra, Ghana Uganda Tanzania