POWER THE
NEXT
Islamic faith based STEM innovation hub for
the transformation of Muslim boys.
THE CONCEPT
"Nuturing tech-savvy, Value-driven youth for economic transformation"
The Muslim Boy STEM Hub (MBSH) is a strategic innovation and skilling initiative launched during the Muslim Boy Child Conference 2024 (MBCC2024). It is designed to address the growing socio-economic and educational challenges facing Muslim boys in Uganda by introducing them to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education, digital skills, innovation ecosystems, and mentorship. The program intends to nurture a generation of tech-savvy, value-driven Muslim male youth who can become impactful contributors to Uganda's economic transformation.
WHO IS BEHIND MBS HUB?
Passionate committed to empowering the next generation of Muslim boys through innovation, technology, mentorship and faith-based values. Our vision is to create opportunities, inspire purpose, and shape future changemakers grounded in STEM and guided by Islamic principles.
DR. HANIFAH NAMALA
CEO: Stepping Stone, a mentoring platform for children. Her experience continues to inspire a generation of tech-savvy, purpose-driven youth ready to impact Uganda's development.
ENG. FAHAD SSOZI
CEO: Muslim Channel Uganda, a dynamic and all Technology adaptable IT professional fostering innovativeness and creativity into interplay.
BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE
The MBCC2024 event revealed a growing educational gap affecting the Muslim boy child, including school dropout rates, limited exposure a lack to technology, and a lack of structured mentorship. MBSH was formulated as a solution-driven initiative to offer sustainable empowerment in line with Islamic values. The project seeks to counter radicalization, poverty, and unemployment through constructive engagement in innovation and skill development.
BACKGROUND
AND RATIONALE
The MBCC2024 event revealed a growing educational gap affecting the Muslim boy child, including school dropout rates, limited exposure a lack to technology, and a lack of structured mentorship. MBSH was formulated as a solution-driven initiative to offer sustainable empowerment in line with Islamic values. The project seeks to counter radicalization, poverty, and unemployment through constructive engagement in innovation and skill development.