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 emerging leaders in technology and environmental innovation through our Girls in Robotics (GiR) initiative.

Equip 1000 unemployed youth with digital skills for monetization - shielding from debilitating state of unemployment.

Collaboratively empower 1000 teachers with AYI4ir STEM teaching methodology to nurture pupils' love for Maths and Science in the classroom.

Our Focus

Adolescent school girls

Unemployed youth

Quintile 1 - 3 teachers

Our Values

We embrace innovation and are proactive in our approach to' education technology.

We conduct our activities with openness, gracious professionalism, and integrity.

We are proactive, agile, and embrace change.

Youth is the driving force behind our work.

To us, collaboration is a key to scale impact.

Our Uniqueness

African Youth Ignited 4IR (AYI) is the strategic bridge where rural lived experience meets world-class corporate rigor. Our uniqueness is defined by four pillars:

Anchored in Lived Experience: Rooted in Founder Emma Mphahlele’s upbringing in rural Limpopo, we design interventions that are culturally resonant and deeply empathetic to the barriers faced by marginalized communities.

Powered by Corporate Rigor: Our engine is fueled by 16 years of corporate leadership across Technology, Engineering, Energy, and Global FMCG. We apply data-driven discipline to ensure our youth are prepared for global market consumption.

Pan-African Governance: Guided by a diverse Advisory Board of continental visionaries, we align local impact with African self-reliance and global competitiveness.

Proven Impact (Since 2019): We lead beyond rhetoric and news headlines.