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Sierra Leonean inventor and global innovation advocate Kelvin Doe has been awarded a $50,000 fellowship by Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education opportunities for young people in Regent Park, Toronto.
The fellowship will enable Doe to design and implement hands-on learning programmes that equip young people with practical skills in innovation, creativity, and problem-solving while encouraging them to explore careers in science and technology.
Drawing on his own journey from building technological devices with scrap materials in Sierra Leone to becoming an internationally recognised innovator, Doe said the fellowship represents an opportunity to inspire underserved communities and demonstrate that innovation can thrive regardless of one’s background or circumstances.
According to Doe, the initiative is aimed at empowering young people by providing them with the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to develop creative solutions to real-world challenges.
The programme will focus on nurturing innovation through practical learning experiences, encouraging participants to think critically, experiment with new ideas, and develop skills that can contribute to their personal and professional growth.
Doe’s recognition by Toronto Metropolitan University reflects his continued contributions to global innovation and youth empowerment, building on years of advocacy for accessible education and technology-driven development.
His latest achievement has been welcomed as another milestone for Sierra Leone, highlighting the growing international recognition of Sierra Leoneans making meaningful contributions in education, technology, and innovation. The fellowship is also expected to strengthen efforts to promote inclusive STEAM education while creating opportunities for young people to become future innovators, inventors, and community leaders.
