Liberians Encouraging Students In Science and Technology Lessat
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01/09/2026
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22/08/2026
LESSAT-AFRICA will be LIVE in 10 minutes! Join us and be part of the conversation. See you there!π₯°π₯°π₯°π₯°
THE FULL LINEUP. Episode 14. Ethiopia. Saturday 22 August.
HOUR 1, 10 AM Central. Awol Allo, Keele University School of Law, joining from the United Kingdom. The first hour looks at Ethiopia through the law, and at what accountability looks like from where he sits. Hour 1 runs with a single guest this week. We were not able to seat a second voice in time.
HOUR 2, 11 AM Central. Doris D. Myers, Founder and Executive Director of LESSAT Africa, joining from Monrovia, and Rufus J. Kwenah, Co-Founder of LESSAT Africa, joining from Iowa. The second hour turns to the diaspora and to community development. LESSAT Africa was founded in 2012 to open science and technology education to girls in Liberia. We ask what that work requires on the ground, how a small organization keeps it funded year to year, and what a diaspora led effort can and cannot deliver from outside the country.
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Calling all schools & young innovators across Liberia! ππ±π·
LESSAT-Africa is mobilizing teams for the FIRE 2026 International Engineering Competition! Check out our recent session at IPREP, where we presented the roadmap to joining this global stage.
As a STEM-driven TVET NGO, weβre committed to equipping youth with practical skills in robotics, technology, and problem-solving.
π₯ Don't let your school miss out! DM us or visit the link below to register your team now!
18/08/2026
LIBERIAN SCHOOLS: YOUR STUDENTS CAN COMPETE ON THE GLOBAL STAGE! ππ€
FIRE 2026 is an international engineering competition challenging young innovators to develop creative solutions around this yearβs theme:
π± SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
LESSAT-Africa, the Official FIRE Ambassador Organization for
Liberia, is inviting schools across Liberia to participate.
π WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Students in Grades 1β12
π CHOOSE A CHALLENGE:
Art & Technical Design
Maker Prototype
Autonomous Robotics
FREE TO JOIN
No expensive equipment required
Teams of up to 3 students
Certificates, awards, recognition & international exposure
π©πΎβπ« TEACHERS & PRINCIPALS:
Bring this opportunity to your students and help us identify Liberiaβs next generation of innovators.
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING?
Complete our short FIRE 2026 Expression of Interest Form. It takes only 2β3 minutes.
πhttps://forms.gle/cBeY5hTiCkjHgc6j8
Once you submit your information, the LESSAT-Africa team will contact you with the competition guidelines, orientation opportunities and registration support.
β° DEADLINE: AUGUST 30, 2026
LET'S PUT LIBERIAN YOUNG INNOVATORS ON THE GLOBAL STAGE!
17/08/2026
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15/08/2026
Liberia's Young Innovators, This Is Your Moment! π€π
LESSAT-Africa, together with JACTECH (Brazil), invites all schools, STEM clubs, and young innovators across Liberia to join the FIRE 2026 Competition. Compete internationally in Art, Prototyping, or Robotics, build something real, and represent Liberia on a global stage.
π± Theme: Sustainable Energy
π Choose your challenge:
1. Art: Create a technical or artistic drawing that shows your solution
2. Maker Prototype: Build a physical or digital model of your solution
3. Autonomous: Build a robotic device
π Who Can Join?
Students from 1st Grade to 12th Grade across Liberia. Teams of up to 3 students, same school, same grade level.
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Free to join
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No expensive equipment needed
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Win award, recognition, and global exposure
Are you a student? Tell your STEM teacher about this or message us directly and we'll help connect you and your school.
Are you a teacher or principal? We'll walk you through everything, step by step.
π² Message us on WhatsApp, we'll guide you through it: https://chat.whatsapp.com/C3EDVUNHXFM7GZCaNKbDLN
βοΈ For more information, call: +231880598936
Deadline: August 30, 2026
FIRE 2026 International Engineering Competition for School & Robotics Team: Expression of Interest Form Organized by: JACTECH (Brazil) Official FIRE Ambassador Organization for Africa: LESSAT Africa Theme: Sustainable Energy Thank you for your interest in participating in the FIRE 2026 (For Inspiration and Recognition of Engineering) International Competition. LESSAT Africa is the Official FIRE Ambass...
14/08/2026
LIBERIA, YOUR YOUNG INNOVATORS ARE INVITED!
Give your students the opportunity to participate in FIRE 2026, an international engineering competition organized by JACTECH (Brazil), with LESSAT Africa as the Official FIRE Ambassador Organization for Africa.
SMART Liberia Executive Mansion-Liberia Shine Liberia.
π± Theme: Sustainable Energy
Students can compete in:
π¨ ART | π§ MAKER PROTOTYPE | π€ AUTONOMOUS
π International recognition
π Official certificates
π Global STEM experience
π° FREE participation
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Deadline: September 30, 2026
π Schools, STEM Clubs, TVET Institutions & Robotics Teams:
Register here: https://forms.gle/fR5ei4EQV8U2FecL7
Read More: https://lessatafrica.org/fire-competition_2026/
π₯ Letβs showcase Liberiaβs creativity and engineering talent to the world!
13/08/2026
LIBERIA, YOUR YOUNG INNOVATORS ARE INVITED!
Give your students the opportunity to participate in FIRE 2026, an international engineering competition organized by JACTECH (Brazil), with LESSAT Africa as the Official FIRE Ambassador Organization for Africa.
SMART Liberia Executive Mansion-Liberia Shine Liberia.
π± Theme: Sustainable Energy
Students can compete in:
π¨ ART | π§ MAKER PROTOTYPE | π€ AUTONOMOUS
π International recognition
π Official certificates
π Global STEM experience
π° FREE participation
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Deadline: September 30, 2026
π Schools, STEM Clubs, TVET Institutions & Robotics Teams:
Register here: https://lessatafrica.org/fire-competition_2026/
π₯ Letβs showcase Liberiaβs creativity and engineering talent to the world!
12/08/2026
Happy International Youth Day! π
Young people are not only the leaders of tomorrow. They are innovators, creators, problem solvers, and leaders today.
At LESSAT Africa, we are committed to helping young Africans access skills, education, mentorship, and opportunities that can shape a better future.
Today, we celebrate the courage, creativity, and potential of Africaβs youth.
Invest in young people. Open doors. Create opportunities.
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