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03/05/2026
Learn more about STEEP!
https://humber.ca/global/international-development-institute-idi/our-impact/where-we-work-africa -goal-1627672842
Education becomes empowering when it nurtures both skills and self-belief, and the STEM Education for Empowerment Project (STEEP) is doing just that for adolescent girls in Kenya and Ethiopia.
STEEP expands access to STEM and empowerment training for adolescent girls aged 14–18, both in and out of school, across Kenya and Ethiopia.
Through STEEP, girls from low-income and vulnerable communities gain access to quality education that builds their interest, skills, knowledge, and confidence in STEM, STEM-related fields, and essential life skills through a blend of theoretical and hands-on learning.
Over 2,000 adolescent girls out of school across six counties in Kenya recently graduated from STEM courses. All of whom are now pursuing higher education, engaging in work-integrated learning opportunities, or working in their field of study.
By strengthening their competencies and expanding their opportunities, STEEP supports adolescent girls in Kenya and Ethiopia to transition into higher education, enter the workforce, or pursue self-employment, empowering them to shape their own futures.
02/11/2026
This year, on International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we are redefining STEM by closing the gender gap for girls in Kenya and Ethiopia.
Under the STEM Education for Empowerment Project (STEEP), over 2,000 girls in Kenya have completed and graduated from STEM training courses, gaining skills in fields such as electrical installation, plumbing and pipefitting, food and beverage production, solar PV and electrical installation, and more.
Through gender-responsive and inclusive training, mentorship, work-integrated learning, and community outreach initiatives, adolescent girls have gained labour and market-relevant skills, confidence, and knowledge to transition to higher education or pursue employment opportunities in STEM and STEM-related fields.
Many girls have already started working in their respective fields or continuing their STEM education at higher education institutions.
Let us continue to close the gender gap in STEM, creating more opportunities for girls to discover their passions, build meaningful careers, and shape a more inclusive, innovative future for women and girls in STEM.
STEEP is funded by the Government of Canada through Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada and The Barrett Family Foundation. Humber Polytechnic leads the project in partnership with CAP Youth Empowerment Institute in Kenya and HaHuJobs in Ethiopia.
02/10/2026
On Tuesday, February 3, faculty from Humber’s Early Childhood Education department, Anisha Jamal-Cadena, Pina Leo, and Joanne Tuck, partnered with David Neumann from the Faculty of Media, Creative Arts, and Design, to organize a fundraising event for interdisciplinary collaboration and global impact.
On a previous trip to Kenya for a Humber-led initiative, David Neumann met with Kenyan colleagues at Bondo Technical Training Institute (BTTI), who, after receiving new supplies and equipment from the Government of Canada, decided to keep the shipping container with the intention of turning it into a daycare space.
This fundraising event focused on supporting the transformation of the shipping container into a safe, accessible childcare space at BTTI, helping student mothers continue their postsecondary education.
The event featured an interactive raffle with prizes generously donated by faculty and vendors across the college, and showcased sustainable, culturally responsive interior design concepts developed by Humber students.
The fundraiser raised $1,685 and sparked meaningful engagement across the Humber community, underscoring the strength of partnership, creativity, and education-driven impact.
Thank you to Anisha, Pina, Joanne, and the student volunteers who made this event possible. Your dedication, collaboration, and leadership were instrumental in making this initiative a success.
Learn more: https://www.humberetc.ca/news/humber-unites-to-help-out-in-kenya-11206
02/06/2026
The Bhutan Education and Skills Training (BEST) Project partners from Canada and Bhutan conducted a series of activities to strengthen Bhutan’s entrepreneurship curriculum, ensuring it is inclusive, relevant, and future-ready.
Humber’s John Lam and Emily Buchnea led the curriculum review, with expert inputs from Marjan Alipur on gender inclusion, Chithra Purushothaman on disability inclusion, Kent Schroeder on Gross National Happiness (GNH), and Getachew Assefa on environmental sustainability. The findings were shared with Bhutan’s Technical Teacher Training and Resource Centre (TTTRC) and validated through a workshop with the Department of Entrepreneurship and Employment (DoEE) and industry experts.
🌍 With the curriculum now finalized and master training underway, this partnership is advancing high-quality entrepreneurship education and strengthening pathways to prosperity across Bhutan’s TVET system.
BEST project is funded by the Government of Canada through Canada’s International Development – Global Affairs Canada. Humber Polytechnic leads the project in partnership with Bhutan's Ministry of Education and Skills Development and RENEW, a Civil Society Organization in Bhutan.
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