Knock Knock Lake Zone!

Imagine, communities co-creating technologies with students in Mwanza!
You no longer have to imagine because starting from April 3rd to 28th, we will be doing exactly that. Our gratitude goes to the Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation for funding the program and SIDO TLED for being our regional hosts.

The program aims to equip participants with the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to co-create technologies that will address the major challenges faced by communities in the lake zone.
We anticipate that the technologies developed by the participants will have a significant impact on their daily lives, create employment opportunities, and generate income.

Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the program!

Program Updates

Exciting Build-It workshops
We had the opportunity to host 29 students from Braeburn International School in two cohorts who were taught how to make flashlights and form/ thermal cutters made from affordable and recycled materials.
The sessions were in line with what they studied in school theoretically in the topics of light and heat.
In the process, they learnt essential skills like measurement, soldering, assembling a simple circuit and cutting.
We do this to generate interest in Science Technology and Innovation from an early stage and develop more problem solvers in the fields that are critical for our economic growth yet lack the infrastructure, tools and personnel, Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Pupils enjoying the process of making a flashlight

Joyful expressions are shared by our trainers, pupils, and teacher Brittany following the completion of a flashlight Build-It workshop.

STEM Outreach in Public & Low-Income Schools

Twende is dedicated to developing a nation of problem-solvers and equipping individuals with the necessary tools and skills to tackle a variety of technological challenges.
In every STEM outreach program, we strive to inspire students to experiment with practical applications of the theoretical concepts they learn in class.
During the first quarter, we successfully engaged 183 students from Nalopa, Naura, Mt. Meru, and Shalom schools. Mr. Chris, our lead trainer has been leading these efforts for almost a decade and is always thrilled to visit such schools.
He derives great satisfaction from seeing the joy on students’ faces when their simple flashlight project successfully produces light, or when they recognize that their project looks exactly like what they sketched in their exercise book.
Seeing his students thrive in the fields of STEM and innovation only further motivates him.

Students after connecting a circuit at Naura Secondary School

Kids seriously enjoying the session

Innovation Club at the School of St. Jude

Great news! Our innovation club is flourishing, and we’re thrilled to announce that we have renewed our partnership for a new semester. The students have been incredibly creative and have developed a total of nine innovative technologies, including a vegetable slicer, automated shoe polish, automated school bell, bean sorter, peanut roaster, chicken feeder, automatic broom, auto flush toilet, and water vendor. These inventions are not only impressive, but they also have the potential to solve many problems faced by individuals and communities.

Their hard work and dedication have not gone unnoticed, and they have already received multiple awards for their exceptional work. During their science day earlier this month, the students were recognized for their innovation and creativity, winning various prizes and accolades.

We couldn’t be prouder of our innovation club and the incredible work they’re doing. With their passion and enthusiasm for problem-solving, we can’t wait to see what they will accomplish next. Their contributions have the potential to make a significant impact, and we are excited to be a part of their journey towards creating a better world through innovation.

Girls finalising their peanut roaster

MakerGirls: Prototyping in progress

What’s Next?

Design for Second Life Innovations: Samsung Products

Our new partnership with KOICA, Samsung, MIT-DLab, and Yonsei University aims to upcycle Samsung technologies and use them to create purposeful innovations that benefit communities in Tanzania. Over the course of the 3-year project, we will work together to empower local innovators to develop and transform their ideas into sustainable businesses.
We will do this through a series of Creative Capacity Building workshops, refine workshops, co-creation summits, and technical & business mentorship.

Jamii Tech: Applications are still open for international students

Applications are still open to international students for the Jamii Tech Incubation Program from June 5th to August 26th, 2023.
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Thank You!

We are deeply grateful for your support, which allows us to continue doing the work that we do. Your contributions enable us to make a positive impact on the lives of Tanzanians by developing local technological solutions to local challenges, one innovation at a time.
Your support helps us move closer to our vision of empowering communities through technology and innovation.
Thank you for your invaluable contribution.
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