Each year, National Science Week invites South Africans to reflect on the role of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in shaping the nation’s future.

At Seriti Institute, we see STEM not just as a field of study but as a lifeline for youth in under-resourced communities who are eager to unlock opportunity, purpose, and participation in South Africa’s changing economy. Our UNICEF-STEM: Awareness and Engagement Programme is one such intervention designed to bridge that gap.