FROM IDEAS TO IMPACT: How mentors are helping students build a better future
By Sitha Maliwa:
Zanele Sobuswa
Sizwe Mahlobo
Rose Legodi
In classrooms and community halls across South Africa, a group of high school learners has been hard at work - tackling some of the country’s toughest challenges with nothing more than sharp minds, big ideas, and the guidance of volunteer mentors who’ve walked a similar path before.
These young changemakers are part of Solve for Tomorrow, a youth innovation challenge run by Samsung. The programme invites high school students to develop solutions for real-world problems using design thinking and STEM skills. This year’s theme, “Infrastructure and Safety,” asked learners to look closely at issues in their communities and use technology to address them in creative, practical ways.
What makes the pro...