Programs and projects that turn learning into doing.

Girls in STEM Rising

21 Jul 2026

Our work with girls and young women across Africa, starting in Sierra Leone: Girls in STEM clubs in secondary schools, real projects like collecting African-language data with Girls Connect Sierra Leone, and free online courses in AI and data science.

SaloneLearn: Open STEM Dataset in Krio, Mende and Temne

27 Sept 2026

Students across the North, South and East write STEM questions and answers in the languages they speak at home, and teachers verify every pair. The result is an open dataset of at least 500 question-and-answer pairs, free for anyone to build learning tools on. Delivered with Girls Connect Sierra Leone through the Salone Learn Pilot.

Cybersecurity Fellowship

1 Oct 2026 to 15 Dec 2026

Hands-on defensive and offensive security training with mentorship from industry practitioners. Applications open soon.

Robotics & IoT Lab

Build sensors, embedded systems, and automation projects in a guided maker environment.

Hybrid Master Class: AI, Management & Research (Sierra Leone)

17 Jun 2026 to 29 Jun 2026

A flexible hybrid program (online plus weekend or weekday in-person sessions) delivered with a local partner in Sierra Leone. Modules run over 4 to 6 months, taught by expert facilitators, ending in a RiseAfrica certificate. For college students and young professionals closing the gap between university and real-world skills.

Data Science Bootcamp (Cohort 1)

6 Jul 2026 to 14 Sept 2026

A 10-week, project-driven path from spreadsheets to machine learning on real African datasets. Includes weekly mentorship and a capstone.