Our Impact

Rise in STEM is building a more inclusive future in STEM by creating pathways for young people to learn, lead, and thrive.

We exist to expand opportunity for African, Black, and Caribbean youth in STEM, while ensuring our programs remain inclusive of all youth aged 13–18 across the GTA.

Through community-rooted partnerships and youth-centred programming, we support young people in building the skills and confidence to navigate STEM spaces and grow as leaders.

Our work spans technical skill-building, leadership development, research, and wellness. Together, these areas reflect our commitment to holistic youth empowerment and creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.

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Impact Reports

At Rise in STEM we believe in transparency, accountability, and data-driven growth. Read through our impact reports below to stay connected on our accomplishments, methods, and impact.

2025 Impact Report
January- December

2024 Impact Report
January- December

2021-2023 Impact Report
July 2021- December 2023

2019 - 2021 Impact Report

Youth Voices

From mentorship to hands-on programs, our youth are rising — and their voices tell the story of our impact.

  • " I’ve learned that I can in fact save my money and reach my saving goals. But it might take some time and effort."

    — Participant, Rise Up Series (Financial Literacy 101)

  • “Before I went to [Engineering 101], a lot of people were like ‘I was not interested in engineering like at all.’ I kind of had this preconceived notion about what it would be but after going there it actually looks really interesting and I feel like I would learn a lot from that."

    — Participant, Rise Up Series (Engineering 101)

  • "My favourite part is definitely the community and support. Connecting with so many people and being able to understand everyone skills and learn from them. I feel like having that support system has helped a lot to understand what I can and cannot do."

    — Muniira, Computer Science Student (joined RISE in 2019)

  • “As part of our knowledge sharing activities, our research team has prepared a series of reports and presentations to engage community members around our recommendations. We launched a youth-focused Wellness Series promoting mental health, self-care, and movement. This series was informed by insights from our research, emphasizing the importance of holistic well-being as students navigate their academic and career pathways.

    - Devaughn, Peer Researcher, Rise In STEM

  • “This class taught me more about cooking techniques, that I will be applying very soon."

    Youth Participant — Culinary Program with Roger Mooking (Wellness Series)

  • “This opportunity was insightful. This research team taught me more about the community and ways to develop programs to enhance the issues at stake”

    Kemi, Peer researcher

  • "The main thing I learned was being like a kid doesn’t mean you can’t do a lot of things. It’s just kids might not have leaders around them that can help them. Since I want to become a software engineer when I’m older, Rise In STEM has a really big part of my future."

    - Sayo, Rise In STEM Participant

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