GRAND BASSA COUNTY, LIBERIA-The Nyonblee Cares Foundation has launched a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, or STEM, Robotic Vacation Program in Wayzohn, Wee District, Grand Bassa County.

The program, launched at the weekend, is targeting one hundred high school students in the district, providing them with practical learning opportunities in robotics and other areas of technology.

The initiative marks the Foundation’s first rural technology vacation program and is aimed at exposing young people outside Monrovia to skills in science and technology.

Launching the program, Foundation Founder and Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence challenged the participating youth to uphold integrity, respect, and responsibility, describing the values as essential to nation-building.

Senator Karnga-Lawrence also promised to install internet service at the Gorblee Youth Center to support technology learning and provide young people with greater access to educational resources.

Meanwhile, Vice President for Upstream Operations at the National Oil Company of Liberia, Rixck Barsi-Giah, is encouraging rural youth to believe in their potential and compete equally with young people in urban areas.

Speaking recently as guest speaker at the STEM Robotics Vacation program, Mr. Barsi-Giah said rural youth should not see geography as a barrier to achieving their dreams.

He emphasized that talent and intelligence are not limited by location, noting that geniuses can emerge from anywhere.

Mr. Barsi-Giah also pledged NOCAL’s support to the Nyonblee Cares Foundation’s efforts to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education among Liberian youth.

He urged the participating students to take advantage of the opportunity, develop their skills, and use technology to contribute to Liberia’s future development.