Call Us at +231880598936 /+15154949944
Call Us at +231880598936 /+15154949944
Let’s Build Africa’s Skilled Human Capital
Founded in 2012, Liberians Encouraging Students in Science and Technology (LESSAT-Africa) is an accredited, STEM-driven TVET nonprofit organization that inspires, engages, and equips young people from low-income communities with practical skills, knowledge, and opportunities to pursue STEM careers and achieve economic mobility and financial security. We foster innovation, strengthen youth capacity, and help address Africa’s scientific, technological, and climate challenges while contributing to a more skilled, innovative, and sustainable future for the continent.
Teachers and Lecturers has been impacted across underserved communities since 2012
TVET centers, schools, and universities, reached to STEM and TVET education
presented recognizing STEM excellence in teaching, research, and innovation
organized to foster STEM in TVET innovation and collaboration.
Our mission is to empower and equip Liberian women, children, and youth to become skilled technicians, scientists, and innovators, creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and sustainable solutions that tackle local and global challenges.
Our vision is to be the premier regional development NGO in Africa, transforming communities into skilled human capital and combating illiteracy by fostering excellence Higher Education,and innovation in STEM-Driven TVET through hands-on learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Our philosophy focuses on empowering the African community by providing STEM-driven TVET solutions that bridge the skills gap and align education with the needs of modern industries
LESSAT-Africa works with organizations and partners to connect students, teachers, and schools with opportunities in STEM, technology, leadership, and practical learning.
Thirty young people mentored by LESSAT-Africa across Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Liberia were accepted into Cohort 3 of the Aspire Leaders Program, gaining access to leadership and global opportunities.
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LESSAT-Africa is working with JACTECH Brazil to introduce students in Liberia to the FIRE Engineering Competition, creating an opportunity for young people to develop practical engineering and STEM projects.
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Through NextStep CS, LESSAT-Africa is helping expand access to computer science and digital literacy education for underserved Liberian public school students.
Read More →“LESSAT-Africa brings real excitement to Science and Technology. Through their work, they have managed to make even me, someone who loves the arts to fall in love with math. Today, our students at Action Faith Academy are lucky to learn from LESSAT-Africa’s rich knowledge and ideas. Many of them are now aiming for careers in STEM.”
— Danielle-Eliz, Action Faith Academy
Our work is driven by the urgent need to transform Liberia’s education system by supporting the Ministry of Education in addressing skills gaps, poverty, weak educational infrastructure, teacher shortages, and limited access to science and technology. We promote STEM-driven TVET and workforce pathways that prepare scientists, technicians, and innovators to strengthen Liberia’s workforce and Africa’s industrial growth.
LESSAT-Africa promotes STEM and TVET learning through community outreach, interactive education, storytelling, and hands-on activities, fostering innovation, workforce development, skills training, and sustainable growth.
LESSAT-Africa constructs and upgrades schools, science laboratories, technical workshops, electrical systems, and trail bridges while restoring critical infrastructure during natural disasters and emergencies.
LESSAT-Africa builds climate-resilient communities through environmental education, climate adaptation, sustainable resource management, and disaster preparedness while restoring infrastructure.
We promote innovation and creativity in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) and Vocational Education and Training (VET), while providing small grants to support ideas.
Welcome to LESSAT-Africa, a nonprofit advancing STEM-driven TVET education that inspires young people, builds confidence in science and technology, and nurtures innovators who solve social challenges and support Africa’s growth.
Established in Liberia, LESSAT-Africa has expanded through regional representation in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ghana. We have raised strong awareness that has inspired thousands of students to develop interest in science, strengthen creativity, and build problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.
Founded over eleven years ago, LESSAT-Africa remains strong in vision. We are proud of our progress and committed to becoming one of Africa’s most impactful STEM-focused TVET programs, empowering thousands of young people, especially girls, to pursue innovation and leadership.
LESSAT-Africa advocates for the establishment of a National Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) Agency in Liberia to strengthen coordination between STEM and TVET, close critical skills gaps, promote innovation, attract investment, and prepare youth for employment, driving sustainable economic growth.
Our community partnerships inspire us, and our values drive us
We uphold integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in our relationships with learners, communities, schools, partners, and supporters.
We connect practical STEM and technical training with real labor-market needs, preparing young people for meaningful careers, entrepreneurship, and sustainable livelihoods.
We work with governments, educators, industry, communities, and development partners because lasting change requires collaboration, shared knowledge, and collective action.
We advocate for accessible, inclusive, and practical education that connects STEM with TVET and creates pathways to higher education, skilled careers, and equal opportunity.
We encourage curiousity, creativity, adaptability, and innovation, empowering learners to turn challenges into ideas and ideas into practical solutions for their communities.
Together, we can build a continent where everyone contribute to the
knowledge based economy they deserve. Join us.
Learn more about the challenges facing African communities & why our work is needed
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