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info@technoafrika.org
Phone Number
+27 83 694 1685
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+27 79 874 4150
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TECHNOAFRIKA discovery Centre
About Our Organisation
TechnoAfrika Academy operating as TechnoAfrika Discovery Centre is a Non-Profit Organisation with a sole purpose of promoting Science, Technology and Innovation in schools and disadvantaged communities to improve the quality of education and livelihood through technology.
As a Science Centre we aim to foster for a vibrant, inclusive and empowered education system and society. We want to be a catalyst for change in education that will help Africa to fight poverty and building sustainable communities with thriving economies.
Our Vision
We Believe
- Africa needs educated, skilled and literate citizens that will help fight poverty and grow sustainable communities.
- Science and Technology is key to our Nation’s development.
- Quality Education and enterprise development is the most direct means to an empowered and inclusive society
- Quality Education can interrupt the cycle of poverty and reduce inequality
- We have a responsibility to develop a community of young people that believe there is a future for science in South Africa and on the continent‚” President Cyril Ramaposa
Why We're doing this
In South Africa, there is an unequal two-tier school system. To date South Africa spends a higher proportion of its budget towards education than the U.S and U.K. and other developed countries. But regardless of the great effort which our government and other stakeholders are doing, our basic education system still has challenges, science technology, & Innovation is still wanting. The following are some of the major issues:
- Quality of STEM teaching and learning is lacking
- Lack of learner & Educator motivation for Science and Technology subjects
- Lack of basic amenities, infrastructure such as Science, ICT and Technology Laboratories.
- Low STEM academic performance
- Our teaching methods are not evolving, we want to teach our children using yesterday’s methods
- Practical oriented subjects such as Science and Technology are being taught theoretically.
- There less drive towards the 4th Industrial Revolution in most schools
Our Solutions To These Challenges
Our aim is to change this landscape and support our schools in their journey to become excellent and provide high quality education. We provide and support schools through Science Engagement, STEM Support, STEM Skills development & STEM Carrier awareness. We want to help nurture our children and help in the acquisition of STEM critical skills that prepares them for the 4th Industrial revolution. We assist schools and communities through the following programs:
- Mobile Science and Technology Lab
- Science and Technology Centre
- STEM Club (Junior TechnoCrats) & STEM Clubs Support
- Robotics Support & Skills Development
Our
Vision
To be a World Class Science Centre, responsible to Africa’s development by promoting and developing its Science, Technology and Innovation culture through interactive Science Engagement
Our
Mission
To provide and promote Science, Technology and Innovation to schools the youth and the community to improve quality of education and livelihood in Nkangala
Our Values
Working collectively to accomplish more.
We are creative and develop innovative solutions to enhance our impact in our communities
We infuse passion and precision in everything we do.
Commitment to excellence and the discipline to continually improve.
Responsiveness to the needs of our external and internal stakeholders