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YM Lab Liberia made its debut at the Annual Impact Roundtable Discussions and Robotics Competition (AIRTAD) during the 2025 edition, its first-ever appearance on the AIRTAD stage. With little prior exposure to robotics at a national level, the team entered the competition as newcomers. Emerging as second in the Senior High Robotics Competition was, therefore, a powerful testament to resilience and discipline. For the students and centre managers alike, AIRTAD 2025 marked a defining moment. Representing Liberia on a continental platform came with immense pressure. Robotics education was still a new terrain, yet the stakes were clear: this was an…

Yamoransa Model Lab 3.1 in Akrokeri has steadily emerged as one of the most consistent and formidable contenders at the Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion & Robotics Competition (AIRTAD) over the years. That reputation was firmly cemented at AIRTAD 2025, when the team placed third in the SHS category, competing against some of Ghana’s most established schools, including Presbyterian Boys Senior High, Achimota School, Accra Academy, Accra Girls, as well as YM teams from The Gambia and Liberia. For Lab 3.1, this achievement was validation. Coming from the quiet town of Akrokeri in Ghana’s Ashanti Region, the students of Asare Bediako…

In today’s fast-evolving technological world, where digital tools are shaping how we live, work, and learn, education is also undergoing a powerful transformation. The Yamoransa Model (YM) Lab 8 is proving this by showing how technology, particularly STEAM-based learning, can drive inclusive and practical education. Established in 2020, YM Lab 8 has been a hub for nurturing students in ICT skills. But this time, the Lab is going a step further to empower not only students but also educators. Recognizing that teachers are at the heart of education, the Lab is now equipping them with essential digital and Artificial Intelligence…

When I was a student at Sagnarigu Girls Model Junior High School, learning ICT was not easy. We didn’t have a computer lab, and I had never used the internet or even touched a computer. It was very challenging, and at times, I felt left behind, because I knew how important technology was becoming in the world. Then came an answer to my quest! Everything changed for me when the Yamoransa Model Lab 4 was built in Tamale. For the first time, at 12 years old, I sat behind a computer and learned how to use it. I discovered the…

When women are given the maximum support to occupy leadership positions and advance in their endeavors, it creates a viable environment for inclusion and gender equality. This is the story of Mavis Osei, the Center Manager of Yamoransa Model Lab 4 in Choggu, in the Northern Region of Ghana. Mavis’s story is not only pivotal in transforming digital literacy at the lab, but also challenging long-held gender norms in Northern Ghana.  In April 2025, Mavis joined 29 other women from across Ghana to participate in a life-changing 14-day ‘Digital Transformation Centre (DTC) Training Program’, organised by the Ghana Investment Fund…

At just 9 years old, Elorm Glah impressed many with his performance during the 4th edition of the Annual Impact Roundtable Discussion & Robotics Competition (AIRTAD). His brilliance stood out as a shining example of what young Ghanaian children can achieve when given the chance to thrive. His story is also proof of the life-changing impact the Yamoransa Model Labs Program continues to have on its beneficiaries. AIRTAD, an initiative of the Yamoransa Model Labs Program, is designed to celebrate the program’s impact through a fun and competitive robotics event. The platform brings together students from Ghana, Liberia, and The…

In the quiet Choggu community in Ghana’s Northern Region, many young people dream of a better future, but for most, those dreams feel out of reach. One major challenge is the lack of access to technology, which makes it harder for students to do well in school and compete with their counterparts in other developed parts of the world. For Mohammed Awal Lukeman, things changed when he got the chance to be part of the Yamoransa Model Labs Program (YM Labs). This opportunity has shaped his path and helped him believe that his dreams are possible. Mohammed’s story reflects what…

Unlocking future: the Yamoransa Model Lab’s impact story – the Bless Klutse story In the heart of Ghana’s Volta Region, the Yamoransa Model Lab serves as a transformative hub, igniting the passions of young minds in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). This innovative educational initiative isn’t merely a facility; it’s a launchpad for ambition and success, empowering students like Bless Klutse to dream big and achieve even more. Born in Hohoe and raised in Peki, Volta, Bless embodies resilience and determination. At just 18 years old, he has already taken…

The story of a determined Village ICT Teacher.