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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 a government-accredited non-profit dedicated to advancing STEM and TVET education across Africa. Guided by Christian values, we equip children, youth, and women with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and mindset needed to solve Africa’s most pressing scientific, environmental, and technological challenges.
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
30 young people mentored by LESSAT Africa across Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, and Liberia have been accepted into Cohort 3 of the Aspire Leaders Program, gaining access to leadership and global opportunities.
LESSAT Africa, the official FIRE Ambassador Organization, is inviting schools across Africa to participate in FIRE 2026, an international engineering competition organized by JACTECH Brazil to inspire innovation
LESSAT Africa, in partnership with the Martin K. N. Kollie Foundation, selected a scholarship winner from 150 applicants, helping learners overcome financial barriers and continue their education.
“Ms. Doris, the young woman most excited about Science and Technology. As Executive Director of LESSAT, Ms. Myers has succeeded in making even me a lover of arts fall in love with mathematics. Today, our students are privileged to tap into her fountain of knowledge.”
— 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.
Eleven years ago, we set out on a mission to inspire young minds, build confidence in science and technology, and nurture innovators who solve real social challenges. Today, our vision remains stronger than ever as we expand our reach across Liberia and into regional networks in Rwanda, Kenya, and Ghana.
Studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) have made major impacts globally because they are the foundation of better development, improved standards of living, quality infrastructure, and a major element of a strong, vibrant, and productive society.
Yet, for too long, our nation has suffered from a serious setback in technical manpower. Decades of conflict weakened our local workforce, forcing Liberia to rely on costly foreign expertise for senior technical tasks while our youth faced high unemployment. This gap grew as interest in science faded and naturally talented Liberians, who have the potential to invent, manufacture, and design lacked the educational support needed to turn their ideas into real careers.
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.
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