AYI is a registered non-profit company (NPC) with a Level 1 BBBEEE rating and a PBO Status with the South African Revenue Service for tax.
ABOUT US
We are passionate about empowering girls through STEM education, and we believe that digital skills development and mentorship are key to helping them reach their full potential. Our programs focus on providing youth from marginalized communities with access to technology and training that will prepare them for the future. With our practical and hands-on approach to learning, we help youth and girls create a solid foundation in STEM, and our mentors provide guidance and support to ensure they succeed.
By partnering with public schools, libraries, and community organizations, we are able to foster a love for STEM and encourage youth and girls to pursue careers in STEM. We are proud to contribute to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 4 and 5, and we are dedicated to building a brighter future for youth and girls in Africa.
Our Story
Our Vision
To empower and support 3000 adolescent girls in Africa by 2030 to become leaders in technology and environmental innovation through our Girls in Robotics (GiR) initiative - designed to provide girls with the skills and mentorship they need to create innovative solutions that have commercial viability while addressing community challenges.
Our Focus
Adolescent school girls (12 - 1 8 year olds) from marginalized
communities Africa.
Our Values
We embrace innovation and are proactive in our approach to girls' education technology. We conduct our activities with openness, gracious professionalism, and integrity.
We are proactive, agile, and embrace change.
Our learners are the driving force behind our work.
Our Uniqueness
Our passion drives us to seek out and empower young minds in forgotten neighborhoods of South Africa. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and grow, so we go out of our comfort zone to make it happen. Our caring approach and empathy make technology accessible to all. We thrive through structure, ensuring that our programs are well-organized and effective. And most importantly, our stakeholders know us for our commitment to showing up at every project.
Our Community
