In March 2022, the initiative held a closed camp for young people working in the field of climate change and the environment, hosted at the Shambat Hospitality Resort, University of Khartoum. The camp, which comprised a series of lectures and scientific site visits, aimed to build and raise the capabilities of university students and recent graduates of the environmental sciences in practical applications of their studies in the face of climate change. Participants visited Al Sitaite Artificial Small Dam to investigate and see first-hand how climate change and changes in rain patterns are reflected in changes in the rate of water that passes through the dam. The program consisted of many events and discussions that exhibited the earnestness and determination held by these young students, and their desire to build a scientific community capable of making an impact on society by raising awareness of environmental issues and other related topics. The program had a wide reach, with the 25 participants coming from 4 regions in Sudan. Engineer Hassan Baba, Director of STEM Sudan has announced that this camp is one of a series of similar camps that will be conducted by STEM Sudan to help youth and students improve their skills and abilities in scientific research and teamwork. He added that this camp will be held again early next year for children under the age of 13.
STEM Sudan works to promote science culture in families and schools and among the community at large in the form of ongoing programs, workshops, science camps, and science activities.
By Hassan Baba, STEM Sudan Director
May 2022
