AN indigenous foundation, Destiny Trust, has launched a technological programme, Kids Innovation Africa, an inspiring initiative that underscores the importance of early education in technology and creativity, designed to empower children with essential skills in coding, design, robotics, and the arts. The initiative aims to provide children, particularly those from underserved communities, with the tools to shape the future and create innovative solutions to some of the world’s pressing problems.
The event was a culmination of hard work by young participants, who showcased their inventions and ideas, demonstrating a deep understanding of technology’s potential to solve societal challenges. The atmosphere was filled with excitement, as young minds presented creative solutions, from educational tools to climate change innovations, proving that children, when given the right platform, can offer unique perspectives on global issues.
According to organisers, Kids Innovation Africa offers free and low-cost access to technology and art education, and the goal is to identify, nurture, and showcase the talents of young children, ensuring that even those from disadvantaged backgrounds are not left behind in the digital age. For many participants, the programme was not just an opportunity to learn but a chance to bring to life the ideas they had been working on and dreaming about.
One of the partners, Mrs. Toyin Olanrewaju, who is the Chief Operations Officer at Gamaliel and Susan Onosode Foundation (GAMSU), said: “The Destiny Trust doesn’t just bring out a gift from a child, but others benefit from it, and that makes them unique.”
The founder of the Destiny Trust, Mr. Abimbola Ojenike, also emphasised the importance of technology in shaping the future of underprivileged children.
“For us at The Destiny Trust, we focus on children from underserved backgrounds, families, and the less privileged. We understand that the very best way we can empower them is by giving them skills that are in demand,” he said.
The Destiny Trust works with children living in difficult circumstances, those from the streets, under bridges, or in extreme poverty, goes beyond simply enrolling them in schools, the Destiny Trust recognises the need to equip these children with tangible, long-term skills, particularly in the field of technology.
“We’re ensuring that every child, regardless of where they come from, is prepared for our digital future and given the skills they will need to thrive in today’s world,” Ojenike added
