The Most Outstanding Be The Change Project: STEM Garden Initiative is 1st out of 122 Projects

The Most Outstanding Be The Change Project: STEM Garden Initiative is 1st out of 122 Projects

Stem Garden Initiative by Mary Ameh and Bunmi Aworinde combines sustainable agriculture, STEM, and climate education. By planting 100 trees, 150 flowers, and establishing vegetable gardens in 11 public schools, they have created eco-friendly learning environments with training manuals for teachers and students. This initiative has boosted food security by distributing home garden seeds and…

Mary Ameh and the STEM Garden Initiative

Mary Ameh and the STEM Garden Initiative

Ogun State, Nigeria, breeds a unique brand of innovation. Here, Mary Ameh, a graduate in animal science, social worker, and award-winning teacher, isn’t just nurturing the next generation. She’s empowering them to become changemakers. HerĀ STEM Garden InitiativeĀ in Ogun State echoes the spirit of The People’s Hub’s focus on fostering connection. To build a more ethical…

Cultivating change: How school gardens are sowing seeds and inspiring student leadership in Nigeria

Cultivating change: How school gardens are sowing seeds and inspiring student leadership in Nigeria

I was born into a low-income family of six children in North Bank, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, where my siblings and I experienced firsthand the impact of food insecurity and limited access to educational resources. My parents, despite earning less than USD $50 monthly, made sacrifices to ensure my siblings and I received a quality…