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Established since 2021
About us
The Kamara Yokie Innovation Center (KYIC) is a first of its kind youth-owned and youth-led Innovation Center in Sierra Leone, which aims to create a safe multi-cultural space where innovators, creative minds, and problem solvers come together to create solutions to pressing challenges affecting local people. Through a human-centered problem-solving methodology, KYIC leverages 21st-century entrepreneurial leadership and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education principles to unlock the latent potential of young minds.
Our Vision
Our Vision is to mentor, support, and promote African Innovation by creating an enabling, safe, and standard space to harness the power of innovations on the continent, empowering youth with STEM education and entrepreneurial skills for a prosperous future.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a generation of creative thinkers and problem solvers by 2030. Through STEM education digital literacy training, we are tackling the current global STEM skills shortage among Sierra Leonean Students and beyond.
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Creating Tomorrow's Tech Leaders through STEM Education
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Our Core Values
Creativity
Creativity stands as a beacon within the heart of the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center (KYIC), shining as an indispensable core value that fuels our mission and operations. In an era where the world is rapidly advancing, with technology and innovation driving societal transformation, the essence of creativity becomes not just a tool but a vital lifeline for the youth, the leaders of tomorrow. The founding story of KYIC, rooted in the visionary zeal of Abu Kamara and the insightful leadership of Hawa Dominica Yokie, underscores the transformative power of creativity in bridging gaps and fostering growth.
Impact
At the Kamara Yokie Innovation Center (KYIC), our journey is driven by a single, unwavering focus: Impact. As the pioneering youth-owned and led Innovation Space in Africa, our foundation is built upon the vision of our founders, Abu Kamara and Hawa Dominica Yokie, who saw beyond the limitations of conventional education to envision a hub where the youth of Africa are empowered to not just navigate but lead the future.Impact, for us, is not merely a goal but the very essence of our existence. It is the heartbeat of KYIC, propelling us forward as we strive to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the practical, marketable skills of the 21st century. Our commitment to impact is reflected in every aspect of our operation, from our innovative programs and projects to the opportunities we create for youth empowerment and community transformation.
Collaboration
Collaboration at KYIC is not just about working together; it’s about uniting diverse individuals under a shared vision of empowering youth and transforming communities through technology and innovation. We believe that when we bring together passionate minds, each with their unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives, we create an unstoppable force capable of overcoming any challenge.
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