Every girl deserves the chance to build the future.
Girls in STEM Rising is how RiseAfrica works with girls and young women across Africa, starting in Sierra Leone: clubs in their schools, real projects they help build, and free online courses.
Why we focus on girls
Girls are often steered away from science and technology long before they get to choose. We start early, in their schools and communities, and keep showing up so the path stays open.
School clubs
Girls in STEM clubs that meet in secondary schools, starting at Dr. Kadi A. Sesay Girls Secondary School in Port Loko.
Real projects
Girls take part in real work, such as collecting data for our open STEM dataset in Krio, Mende and Temne with Girls Connect Sierra Leone.
Free online learning
Every RiseAfrica course and challenge is free, so cost is never the reason a girl stops learning.
Their work, seen
We share what girls build and say, so the next girl can see herself in it.
Girls at work.
Salone Learn Pilot with Girls Connect, 2026
1 photoWhat has happened so far.
There’s a way in for you.
Start learning, free.
Pick a course, try real challenges and earn a certificate. No cost.
Browse courses →Become a mentor.
Give a few hours to talk with girls about your work and help them keep going.
Mentor with us →Bring a club to your school.
Start a Girls in STEM club or partner with us to reach more girls.
Start a club →