Programs

Flagship Programs

  1. STEM Ferries (Education & Innovation depts)

Mobile labs that travel to underserved schools with hands-on experiments and digital learning kits.

  1. Futih’s Code Coders (Education & Innovation depts)

A mentorship and coding bootcamp program for girls aged 10–18, with role models and career pathways.

  1. STEMpreneurs Fellowship (Education & Innovation depts)

A one-year incubator for youth-led startups solving local challenges through tech and engineering.

  1. Teacher Tech Academy (Education & Innovation depts)

Professional development for STEM educators, including pedagogy, digital tools, and lab safety.

  1. National STEM Olympiad (Education & Innovation depts)

Annual competition for students across Cameroon in robotics, math, coding, and science innovation.

  1. STEM Policy Lab (Education & Innovation depts)

A think tank-style initiative that brings together youth, educators, and policymakers to co-create STEM reforms.

  1. Community STEM Clubs (Education & Innovation depts)

Grassroots clubs in schools and neighborhoods that run weekly activities, mentorship, and mini-projects.

  1. HIC’s LITTLE LUMINARIES (Education & Innovation)

Communal centers hosting creches/daycares to promote Early Childhood Education (ECE), libraries and book clubs to foster literacy in communities. They run weekly activities, mentorship, and mini-projects.

Major Departments In HIC

  1. Education & Curriculum Development: Goal: Strengthen STEM education at primary, secondary, and tertiary levels. This department encompasses Early Childhood Education (ECE), STEM education, adult literacy and Special Education (SE).
  • Designs STEM learning materials and training modules.
  • Designs ECE learning materials and training modules.
  • Coordinates ECE training in HIC offices.
  • Coordinates school outreach and teacher training.
  • Oversees curriculum localization (English/French).
  • Designs SE materials and training modules (autistic & dyslexic kids).
  1. Innovation, Technology & Development: Goal: Cultivate a culture of innovation and support STEM-based startups. This caters for business development and empowerment as well creation of opportunities for target groups.
  • Manages STEM labs, maker spaces, and innovation hubs.
  • Supports tech competitions, hackathons, and R&D projects.
  • Incubates youth-led startups and prototypes
  • Provides access to digital literacy trainings.
  • Supports science fairs, clean environmental projects and creative communal projects.
  1. Communication, Advocacy & Community Engagement: This department caters for all communications and publicity tools relating to HIC’s activities. Goal: Influence national STEM policy and promote gender equity.
  • Leads campaigns for STEM inclusion and gender equity
  • Promotes ECE with emphasis on STEM, Civics and ethical conduct.
  • Engages with government, schools, and civil society
  • Publishes policy briefs and impact reports.
  • Handles branding, media, and public relations
  • Runs social media, newsletters, and storytelling.
  • Coordinates volunteer networks and alumni outreach.
  1. HUMANITARIAN & GENDER: This department handles humanitarian aid, emergency response, protection, crisis prevention, Gender inequality and dealing with trauma.
  • Promotes gender mainstreaming and equality.
  • Designs & implement empowerment programs & skills acquisition.
  • Engages with various stakeholders to promote and protect SRHR.
  • Coordinates emergency response and protection programs.
  • Promotes mental wellness and dealing with traumatic experiences.
  1. ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE: Here all issues concerning administration, finance, auditing, monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning will be handled to ensure the smooth functioning of the organization and sustainability. Goal: Build a resilient organization through strategic partnerships and diversified funding.
  • Manages budgeting, procurement, and logistics.
  • Oversees HR, compliance, and internal systems.
  • Supports regional offices and mobile units.
  • Builds relationships with donors, companies, and universities.
  • Manages grant writing and fundraising strategies.
  • Oversees sponsorships and CSR collaborations.
  • Tracks program outcomes and KPIs.
  • Conducts research and impact assessments.
  • Ensures data-driven decision-making.