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  • About Us 
    • Mission & Vision
    • Core Team
    • Careers
  • Our Work 
    • The PEN Approach
    • Our Theory of Change
    • PEN Teacher Roadmap
    • Hands-On Activities
    • Asynchronous Training
  • Projects 
    • Hands-On STEM Teacher Training
    • Exemplar Teacher Programme
    • GSTEP
    • Free manual distribution
  • Publications 
    • Annual Reports
    • Research
    • Blog
  • Support Us 
    • Become a PEN Pal
  • Contact Us
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    • Home
    • About Us 
      • Mission & Vision
      • Core Team
      • Careers
    • Our Work 
      • The PEN Approach
      • Our Theory of Change
      • PEN Teacher Roadmap
      • Hands-On Activities
      • Asynchronous Training
    • Projects 
      • Hands-On STEM Teacher Training
      • Exemplar Teacher Programme
      • GSTEP
      • Free manual distribution
    • Publications 
      • Annual Reports
      • Research
      • Blog
    • Support Us 
      • Become a PEN Pal
    • Contact Us
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  • Home
  • About Us 
    • Mission & Vision
    • Core Team
    • Careers
  • Our Work 
    • The PEN Approach
    • Our Theory of Change
    • PEN Teacher Roadmap
    • Hands-On Activities
    • Asynchronous Training
  • Projects 
    • Hands-On STEM Teacher Training
    • Exemplar Teacher Programme
    • GSTEP
    • Free manual distribution
  • Publications 
    • Annual Reports
    • Research
    • Blog
  • Support Us 
    • Become a PEN Pal
  • Contact Us
  • …  
    • Home
    • About Us 
      • Mission & Vision
      • Core Team
      • Careers
    • Our Work 
      • The PEN Approach
      • Our Theory of Change
      • PEN Teacher Roadmap
      • Hands-On Activities
      • Asynchronous Training
    • Projects 
      • Hands-On STEM Teacher Training
      • Exemplar Teacher Programme
      • GSTEP
      • Free manual distribution
    • Publications 
      • Annual Reports
      • Research
      • Blog
    • Support Us 
      • Become a PEN Pal
    • Contact Us
DONATE
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  • Success Snapshot

    8,700+

    Teachers trained in hands-on activities

    2 M +

    Learners exposed to hands-on learning

    800

    Free copies of Hands-on Teacher Resource Manuals distributed

    528

    Activities mapped to the Ghanaian school syllabus

    32

    Local alternatives/sources of lab equipment

    97%

    Greater increase in science exam scores over course of academic year (compared to control)

    141%

    Greater change in student attitudes towards science over course of the academic year (compared to control)

  • "I'm so grateful and I can boldly say I am now teaching Science with confidence... In fact, my students have started calling me a champion! Madam, can you imagine? This is because my lessons are now practical than theoretical."

    Madame D., Kpone-Katamanso District, Greater Accra

  • Videos

    These selection of videos will help you know PEN better.

    How ONE Hands-on Science training changed Science lessons

     

     

    Learn About PEN

     

     

    The PEN Impact

    An impact control trial carried out in 6 public schools in the Greater Accra Region provides evidence for the effect of PEN's practical teaching and learning approach.

     

    The PEN Difference: 97% greater increase in exam scores over one academic year.

    The PEN Difference: increase in attitudes towards science over one academic year.

    The case for practical STEM education in Africa

     

     

  • Awards

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    Global South COVID-19 Digital Innovation Challenge - Winner (2021)

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    Top 50 Innovations in Education in Africa - Finalist (2021)

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    Science Technology and Innovation for SDGs - Winner (2020)

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    Teachers and Educators Challenge - Winner (2018)

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    The Gratitude Network - Fellow (2018)

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    MIT D-Lab Scale-Ups Fellowship (2016)

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    MIT Sloan Africa Innovate Business Plan Competition - Winner (2015)

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    GrowthMosaic Education Challenge - Winner (2016)

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    IEEE/IBM Smarter Planet - Best Curriculum (2012)

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    MIT IDEAS Competition - Winner (2011)

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    MIT IDEAS Competition - Winner (2011)

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    MIT IDEAS Competition - Winner (2011)

  • Partners

    Government

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    Ghana Education Service (GES)

    GES is a government agency under the Ministry of Education responsible for implementing government policies that ensure that Ghanaians of school-going age receive quality formal education.

    Ghana

     

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    Ministry of Education, Liberia

    The mission of the Ministry of Education is to provide quality education for all and prepare future leaders who are capable of handling the task of nation building, protecting our national heritage and enhancing the socio-economic growth and development for the sustenance of the Liberian state.

    Liberia

     

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    National Council for Curriculum and Assessment

    A statutory body committed to improving learning experiences and outcomes of all Ghanaian children thrrough the provision of a world class school curriculum and assessment.

    Ghana

     

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    National Teaching Council

    The National Teaching Council (NTC) is an agency of the Ministry of Education mandated by the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023) to promote teacher professionalism in Ghana.

    Ghana

     

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    Peace Corps

    An independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide international development assistance to over 60 countries globally.

    USA

  • Multilaterals

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    United Nations Industrial Development Organization

    UNIDO is a specialized agency of the United Nations with a unique mandate to promote, dynamize and accelerate industrial development.

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    International Telecommunication Union

    The International Telecommunication Union is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for many matters related to information and communication technologies.

  • Educational Institutions

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    Ashesi University

     Ashesi University's mission is to propel an African renaissance by educating ethical, entrepreneurial leaders.

    Ghana

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    MIT SOLVE

    MIT Solve is a marketplace for social impact and social entrepreneurship, connecting startups with the funding and resources to solve global challenges.

    USA

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    AIMS Rwanda

    AIMS is enabling Africa’s talented students to become innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency.

    Rwanda

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    MIT D-Lab

    D-Lab has programs organised under three pillars: Education, Research, and Innovation Practice ; and is creating and delivering transformational student experiences in global poverty alleviation, advancing the scholarship and practice of global poverty alleviation and inclusive design pedagogy, and sustaining an ecosystem that supports the full life cycle of practical solutions.

    USA

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    Ashesi Education Collaborative

    An Ashesi-led initiative to build a network of institutions across Africa that share meaningful insights, stimulate collaboration, and empower education stakeholders in Africa to transform the continent.

    Ghana

  • Corporate

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    Accounting for International Development

    Support provider for a global range of non-profit organisations through volunteer accountants, who build financial management capacity.

    UK

     

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    Clasen Quality Chocolate

    World-class manufacturer of chocolate, confectionery coatings and fillings. All of their products include varieties of milk, dark, white, yogurt, peanut butter, colored and flavored formulations. Offer the food industry unparalleled capabilities for innovation and customization to meet customers’ precise new product development requirements.

    USA

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    Exxon Mobil

    ExxonMobil, one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy providers and chemical manufacturers, develops and applies next-generation technologies to help safely and responsibly meet the world’s growing needs for energy and high-quality chemical products.

    Ghana

     

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    Reindorf Chambers

    Provider of high standard pro-bono legal expertise.

    Ghana

     

  • Foundations

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    Trust Law - Thomson Reuters Foundation

    Connects high impact NGO's working to create social change with the best law firms and corporate legal teams to provide them with free legal assistance.

    UK

     

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    Someone Else's Child Foundation

    Someone Else’s Child is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation that supports children’s causes throughout the U.S. and in Africa.

    USA

     

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    Shika-na-Mikono

    A hands-on science initiative by Peace Corps Volunteers.

    Tanzania

     

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    Odeefo Oteng Korankye II Education Fund

    The Oddefo Oteng Korankye Education Fund seeks to support educational achievement for the children of Berekuso towards a brighter future for the community.

    Ghana

     

  • Other Partners

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    Ghana Association of Science Teachers

    The leading professional society for Ghanaian STEM educators

    Ghana

     

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    Zonta Club of Accra

    Zonta Club of Accra's key focus is to empower women and girls to be able to build a better world.

    Ghana

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