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Author: Aamrah

Author: Aamrah

FabKids

S.T.E.A.M Summer Camp

In July, the I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Center launched our 2-week STEAM Summer Camp, where our young students were able to participate in a variety of enriching activities. They have explored coding through Scratch, worked on electronics, and engaged in canvas painting, arts & crafts, and DIY projects. Additionally, students delved into pottery, 3D printing, and robotics, further expanding their skills in both creative and technological fields.   We are proud to provide a platform for young learners to explore and develop in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (S.T.E.A.M).  

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FabKids

FootPrints Family Workshop : Kwale County

Adding to the FabKids agenda, in the month of July we had a training in Kwale County. We dove into the world of animation and storytelling using Scratch! The kids explored the “Next Customer Please” game and even built their own Space Talk games, all of that completely on their own.           Using the simple materials available around them, the children engineered mini-excavators powered by hydraulics, learning firsthand how pressure and motion work together in real machines. Unlike regular gardens, these smart ones use sensors to detect soil moisture to then automatically water the plants. This has introduced the kids to real-world applications of tech in agriculture.            

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Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy Graduation – Cohort 16

We’re thrilled to celebrate the graduation of the newest Digital Literacy students from the I.O.Me005 Lab. The Digital Skills Training equips students with essential skills in digital knowledge, public speaking, pitching, digital fabrication, and more.   The aim of such trainings is to capacity-build community members, so as to allow them to reach further and higher with their careers.   At a basic level of formal development, the Digital Skills Training gives attendees the opportunity to think about how they can level up from their current position; how they can tap into greater audiences and markets.  

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Events

Global Social Entrepreneurship Summit (G.S.E.M)

Early in July we hosted the Global Social Entrepreneurship Summit at I.O.Me001 Social Innovation Center inMombasa. The main focus of this event was entrepreneurship, and this saw delegates coming in from all over the world! The Social Entrepreneurship Meet-ups that happened previously were held in Paris and Vienna, and as a result we were extremely honoured to have hosted it in Kenya and s pecifically by I.O.Me254.   We held break-out sessions and discussions, before delegates were sub-divided into teams for site-visits to the Women Social Entrepreneurship Institute (W.S.E.I) Cohort 2 entrepreneurs. Lastly, we ended the event by having a celebratory dinner in honour of I.O.Me254’s 5-year milestone.  

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Digital Literacy

Community Field Visit: I.O.Me005 x KRCS Lamu Branch – HCD Workshop

The Innovation Unit under the International Center for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) supported by I.O.Me005 conducted a field immersion and interview session with diverse community members in Lamu, as part of an ongoing Human-Centered Design (HCD) workshop. The aim was to listen directly to the voices that matter most and gain firsthand insights into their lived experiences and pressing challenges.   Through in-depth interviews, immersive field observations, and open dialogue, the team gathered valuable insights to inform the Nature-Based-Solutions (NBS) project. These findings will help shape innovative and sustainable interventions, tailored to the unique needs of the Lamu community. This HCD workshop plays a pivotal role in supporting the NBS project by identifying local challenges and working collaboratively with community members and stakeholders to co-create impactful solutions. At the hear of our approach is a simple but powerful principle: engage, listen, and learn. Together we’re co-creating lasting change.  

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Visit

Collaborations at County 042: Visit to Kisumu Region

A team from the International Center for Humanitarian Affairs (ICHA) paid a visit to the Kenya Red Cross Society – Kisumu Regional Office, as well as to FabLab Winam. Heads up, you may. find one of our I.O.Me254 labs in Kisumu City in the near future!   The team was able to meet with the brilliant minds behind FabLab Winam, where they discussed how to increase the reach and impact of the work that we all do towards the society. Our team went on a deep-dive into Zipline’s drone ops, blood logistics, as well as tech challenges, where they had a live-action drone show that left mouths agape.

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Training

Human-Centered Design Training

The I.O.Me005 lab hosted a group of Nature-Based-Solution project stakeholders for a training on Human-Centered Design (HCD). Human-Centered Design, or HCD in short, is a field that focuses on the end-user’s perspective of the problem you are attempting to solve by creating a product.     The class dove deeply into HCD tools, mastering storytelling & journey-mapping, comprehending on empathy with the community on the nature-based challenges. This workshop’s aim was to identify the current challenges related to Nature-Based Solutions, and to facilitate the collaborative development of innovative and sustainable solutions.     The valuable insights and solutions that emerged from that workshop played a crucial role in shaping the project’s strategic direction as well as in determining its potential for future expansion.        

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