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Applications are Open!!! Win up to £100 by submitting your 250 word idea on Building Climate Smart TVET Education systems in Kenya to kgreenchemsociety@gmail.com. and pitch it on 16th December 2024. This event is co-hosted by the Kenya Green Chemistry Society co-founded by PM Owuor and Handz-On Africa A big thank you to Farrell Associates | Certified B Corp™ for co-funding this initiative. We call on all our Kenyan brothers and sisters for this end of year event as we have a line up of incredible speakers ready to share knowledge routes between 15th and 16th December 7pm EAT on both days RSVP for the two day event here- https://lnkd.in/dAnNwnxR Handz-On Africa Kenya Green Chemistry Society Melton Foundation Africa Clean Cities Project Ecoclime Africa Smile Enough Africa Sebastien Charles Chandler Jefferson Beatrice Afia Wilson Priscilla Wilson Amanda Elikplim Ayegbe Martin Manyozo Samuel Osei-Amponsah

The count down is on! Have you registered yet? If not register here ASAP https://lnkd.in/e_DVCv8d On 15th and 16th December we will engage with experts and hear you pitch your brilliant ideas towards "Building Climate Smart TVET Education systems" with our amazing moderators for day 1 Samuel Osei-Amponsah and Amanda Elikplim Ayegbe and hosted on Zoom by our supporting partners Melton Foundation Africa Handz-On Africa and Kenya Green Chemistry Society This awesome initiative is co-sponsored by Farrell Associates | Certified B Corp™ Submissions are ongoing, send yours to kgreenchemistrysociety@gmail.com Don't miss out on this exciting initiative Handz-On Africa Ecoclime Africa Clean Cities Project PM Owuor Sebastien Charles Chandler Jefferson Beatrice Afia Wilson Collins Omondi Gabriel Opoku Vanessa Ivy Dodoo

Meet your Speaker! Martin Manyozo is a social entrepreneur and climate advocate for Malawi, leading the Clean Cities Project, which has impacted over 50,000 youths in 120+ countries. As a United Nations Youth Delegate, he represented global youth at the UN General Assembly and leads over 1000 youth organizations as chair of the YALI Malawi Chapter. Read more about Martin in the infographic We are delighted to have you on board Martin Clean Cities Project Handz-On Africa Melton Foundation Africa Farrell Associates | Certified B Corp™ Ecoclime Africa

Meet your Speaker! PM Owuor is a dedicated educator and researcher with a focus on Technical and vocational Education and Training (TVET). His expertise in industrial chemistry enables him to equip students with the skills needed to address pressing environmental challenges. Through his involvement in the Kenya Green Chemistry Society he is actively working towards a greener future. Read more about Peter in the infographic. #STEM #TVET #Greenchemistry #STEMeducation

Meet your Speaker! M/s Catherine Nyongesa is a versatile professional with a strong foundation in Medical Laboratory Science. As a TVET expert and Medical Laboratory Scientist at Kabete National Polytechnic, she is actively involved in enhancing technical education and training. Read more about here in the infographic! It is a great honor to have you on board Catherine Nyongesa we look forward to an amazing session with you on 16th December 7am EAT #STEM #STEAM #STEMeducation #TVET

We would love to formally announce our newest partner and co-funder of our upcoming bootcamp Farrell Associates | Certified B Corp™ A huge thank you to Stephanie Thompson Neil Farrell Tatiana Dupont and John Gillespie for making it happen. Farrell is a platform for the entire sustainability value chain. They help investors, investee assets, companies, their supply chains, and service providers achieve value and impact through sustainability through the people hired. They also support building the tribes needed to reach the next level. From executive search, fractional CFOs and CSOs, RPO, to our network of pre-screened partners (consultants and data providers), they offer flexible and unique solutions to help scale value and impact through sustainability. They work across the US, UK, EMEA, APAC. Their business model is based on collaborating and supporting our networks to achieve real impact. Sebastien Charles Beatrice Afia Wilson Chandler Jefferson Fayas Backer Collins Omondi Martin Manyozo PM Owuor Handz-On Africa Ecoclime Africa Clean Cities Project @Kenya Green Chemistry Society

Sign up today via https://lnkd.in/e_DVCv8d PM Owuor co-founder of Kenya Green Chemistry Society tells you why you should attend our upcoming bootcamp co hosted by Handz-On Africa on 15th and 16th December 7am EAT each day Big thank you to Farrell Associates | Certified B Corp™ for co funding this event and making it possible for participants who send in their ideas to win up to 100 Euros Bootcamp Scope TVET institutions in Kenya lack the capacity to effectively integrate climate-smart concepts into their curricula and training programs. As a result, there is a need to develop a comprehensive approach to building climate-smart TVET education systems that can equip learners with the skills and knowledge to address climate change and contribute to a sustainable future Expected output This STEAM bootcamp aims to; Improve the resilience of schools to climate risks, including infrastructure and school safety enhancements. Inspire participants to initiate innovative climate-smart projects. Provide opportunities for participants to network with peers, experts, and potential collaborators. Equip participants to advocate for climate-smart TVET policies and regulations. Contribute to the overall capacity building of the TVET sector in climate-smart practices. Integrate climate change and environmental sustainability into curricula, pedagogy, and teacher training. Our supporting partners Melton Foundation Africa Clean Cities Project Ecoclime Africa Smile Enough Africa and speakers will make this experience unforgettable #STEAM #STEM #TVET #Innovate #Education #climateaction #climatesolution

Introducing "STEM Voices" series At UNLOKINNO, we hold a fundamental belief: individuals in STEM are the true heroes of our world. To honor these remarkable scientists, researchers, educators, students, and entrepreneurs, we are committed to showcasing their achievements and contributions to the global community. 🌟Today, we are super happy to start this "STEM Voices" with Dacosta Aheto Dacosta Aheto is a passionate professional dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the field of Schools Social Impact in his country, Ghana. Dacosta has consistently demonstrated his commitment to STEM Education and Sustainability. Currently, Dacosta is Founder of Hope for the Future which is an Educational Foundation, where he leads initiatives that impact and transform learners (youths) in schools as educator through sponsorship, character /capacity buidling, academic performance evaluation and career counselling. His expertise in data analysis, youth leadership and social impact has enabled him to contribute significantly to Parliamentary Election Results 2024 at Suaman Constituency, Western North Region in Ghana and Youths in Basic Schools he has taught. In this video, Dacosta shares insights into his journey, the challenges he has faced, and the innovative solutions he is passionate about to unlock and nurture the next generation of STEM heroes. 🔗Join us as we explore his endeavors and the impact he aims to make in Schools in Ghana. Let’s support Dacosta in his mission to drive change to fulfill learners career destiny. #STEM #youth #Inspiration #Ghana #School

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Applications are ongoing!!! Win up to £100 by submitting your 250 word idea on Building Climate Smart TVET Education systems in Kenya and pitch it on 16th December 2024. This event is co-hosted by the Kenya Green Chemistry Society co-founded by PM Owuor We call on all our Kenyan brothers and sisters for this end of year event as we have a line up of incredible speakers ready to share knowledge routes between 15th and 16th December 7pm EAT on both days RSVP for the two day event here- https://lnkd.in/e_DVCv8d We can't wait to engage