Student-led STEM education

Free, live STEM courses built with community partners.

WeBuildSTEM connects African NGO partners with trained student instructors for six weeks of practical coding and product-building classes.

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3 course pathways · 6 weeks · 12 live classes · $0 student tuition

5+NGO partners
100+students
3live courses

Working with community organizations across Africa to make practical STEM education more reachable.

The model

A classroom connected across continents.

NGO partners know their communities. Student instructors bring technical knowledge, preparation, and live teaching. WeBuildSTEM creates the structure that lets both sides do their best work.

  1. 01

    Start with the learners

    We align on age, access, schedule, and the outcomes the community needs.

  2. 02

    Choose the right course

    Java, Python, or AI Product Builder—each pathway has a clear audience and six-week sequence.

  3. 03

    Teach live, twice a week

    Trained instructors explain, demonstrate, practice, and debug alongside students.

  4. 04

    Finish with something real

    Students complete a working project they can test, present, and keep improving.

Our courses

Current six-week courses.

Every course runs for six weeks with two live classes per week. Students learn the concept, see it demonstrated, practice with support, and use it in a focused project.

Programming foundations

Beginners ages 12-18

Beginner Java Bootcamp

A live, project-based introduction to Java that moves from the first line of code to a tested student-choice application.

6 weeks12 live classes
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Programming foundations

Students new to programming

Beginner Python Bootcamp

A hands-on introduction to Python where every class pairs direct explanation with live coding, guided practice, and a focused build.

6 weeks12 live classes
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Product and entrepreneurship

Students ages 14-18

AI Product Builder Bootcamp

A responsible, evidence-first product course where students research users, direct AI coding tools, test a working digital product, and plan a credible first launch.

6 weeks12 live classes
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Students gathered for a classroom learning session
Students participating in a partner classroom session.

Growing with our partners

Programs shaped with local partners.

We are working with more than five NGOs across Africa and reaching over 100 students through programs shaped around local schedules, devices, staff support, and learner needs.

How WeBuildSTEM works

For NGO leaders

Plan a six-week course with us.

Tell us about your learners, local support, devices, and goals. We will help identify the best fit.

Start a partnership

For student instructors

Apply to teach with WeBuildSTEM.

We prepare high school and college students to teach live with clarity, patience, and structure.

Teach with us

Questions about courses or partnerships?

Talk with the WeBuildSTEM team.

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