The program, organised in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, commemorated the 2025 edition of Africa Science Week.

The learners were selected from five Junior High Schools (JHS) made up of Saamang D/A JHS, Juaso D/A JHS, Osino Methodist JHS, Kwampaw Preparatory School and Saamang R/C JHS.

During the three-day program, learners will be engaged in career paths in STEM education, and practical hands-on STEM activities.

Mr Joel Bamfo-Appiah, the Senior Program Officer at AIMS, speaking at the launch of the Africa Science Week held at Saamang, in the Fanteakwa South District of the Eastern region, said it was important to bring STEM education to the doorsteps of learners.

The event, which was under the theme “Science Made Simple: Inspiring African Youth”, was attended by chiefs from various communities, representatives of the Ghana Education Service in the Fanteakwa South District and others.

Mr Bamfo-Appiah said when STEM education was made practical and relatable to the Ghanaian communities, young people would appreciate and embrace it.

“When we bring science to our communities, when we make it hands-on and relatable, we empower a new generation to solve real challenges,” he said.

Mr Bamfo-Appiah stated the important role that Africans would contribute in shaping science in the future, and said “we must begin equipping our young people now, not later, to take ownership of that future.”

Ms Patricia Benuyenah, Humana Resource Manager of the Fanteakwah South District Directorate of the Ghana Education Service, encouraged learners to embrace STEM education.

She said knowledge gained in STEM education would empower learners to contribute to the fight against “galamsey” and other human activities which destroy the environment.

“Science gives us the knowledge and tools to protect our future.

If you study science, you can help stop illegal mining, which is destroying our lands, rivers, and forests,” Ms Benuyenah said.

The 2025 edition of the Africa Science Week affirms the transformative power of STEM education in shaping a resilient, knowledgeable, and empowered Africa.