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Through our holistic approach, ROF has impacted thousands of rural girls and young women, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to thrive in a technology-driven world.
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- STEM & Life Skills Clubs Begin at Barmathonye Junior Secondary School
← All impact stories Impact story STEM & Life Skills Clubs begin at Barmathonye Junior Secondary School Hands-on, future-focused learning for students, many of whom were interacting with a computer for the very first time. WhoStudents of Barmathonye Junior Secondary School ProgramSTEM & Life Skills Club, Akili STEMarts Academy When3 June 2026 The Riley Orton Foundation’s year-long STEM & Life Skills Club program, run through its Akili STEMarts Academy, is under way. It is designed to bring hands-on, future-focused learning to schools with limited access to technology. This week, we visited Barmathonye Junior Secondary School to begin our journey with… - Over 160 Teachers Trained in Robotics Across Western Kenya
← All impact stories Impact story Over 160 teachers trained in robotics across Western Kenya Two trainings in September 2025 gave teachers hands-on skills with the Raspberry Pi Pico to take straight back to their classrooms. Teachers trainedOver 160 WhereKisumu and Bungoma counties WhenSeptember 2025 In an era where technology drives innovation across every sector, equipping educators with cutting-edge digital skills has become more critical than ever. The future of education depends on teachers who can inspire and prepare students for a world increasingly shaped by robotics, artificial intelligence, and digital innovation. Two trainings, over 160 teachers The Riley Orton… - Creative Coding with Scratch at Our Holiday STEM Camp
← All impact stories Impact story Creative coding with Scratch at our holiday STEM camp Students in rural Obambo are telling stories about their environment through code, many of them on a computer for the first time. Students150+ WhereAkili STEMarts Academy, Obambo WhenHoliday STEM camp, August 2025 At the Riley Orton Foundation, we believe technology and creativity can transform lives. Through our Akili STEMarts Academy in rural Obambo during our holiday STEM camp, we’re introducing 150+ students to the exciting world of creative coding using Scratch. This visual programming platform allows children to create interactive stories, games, and animations while…