Impact

Small sessions, big ripples.

Every workshop is a couple of hours. What children take away lasts much longer. Here's how far we've come, who we work with, and how we check that it's working.

Children working on tablets around low tables with Project STEMulate volunteers

Our numbers

450+children reached

80+in-person workshops

10partner organisations

50student volunteers

More children, more partners, the same 50-strong team

When we first proposed STEMulate Academy we had run 50+ workshops for 200+ students across 8 organisations. Since then we've more than doubled the number of children we reach.

Academy proposalToday
Students200+450+
Workshops50+80+
Organisations810
Volunteers5050

Each bar is scaled to today's figure for that row.

How we measure what matters

Headcounts only tell part of the story. We also track what children learn, how they feel about STEM, and whether partners and volunteers want to come back.

  1. Pre and post quizzesThe same 5 questions before and after each workshop.
  2. Smiley-face surveysKid-friendly 1–5 faces on enjoyment, interest and confidence.
  3. Partner feedbackA short form for centre staff after every series.
  4. Volunteer reflectionsHours logged and a quick reflection after each session.
  5. Academy dataSign-ups, lessons finished and game high scores.

Who we work with

Through these organisations we run sessions for the children they support, and shape our curriculum to make learning STEM more engaging.

  • Beyond Social Services
    Since 2023

    Beyond Social Services

    Our first partner. Their community children look forward to our sessions.

  • May – Jul 2024

    Canossaville Children and Community Services

    Enrichment sessions for the children at Canossaville.

  • Workshops

    Chinese Development Assistance Council

    One-off STEM workshops for Chinese children from underprivileged families.

  • Since January 2025

    VIVA Foundation

    Weekly 1-to-1 sessions for children with cancer.

  • Since 2025

    Brighton Connection

    STEM sessions with the children in their student care centres.

  • Since 2025

    Caritas Singapore

    STEM sessions that help students grow an interest in STEM in a comfortable, fun-filled setting.

  • Since 2025

    FaithActs

    Sessions for children with learning difficulties, so they can follow their STEM curiosity, and perhaps a STEM career.

  • Since 2025

    Society of Sheng Hong Welfare Services

    STEM-centred activities in a safe, welcoming space during after-school hours.

  • Since 2025

    New Life Community Services

    STEM workshops that build children's knowledge and interest from young.

In their words

My children enjoyed going for Project STEMulate's workshops… afterwards they did talk about wanting to have a career in science… they were very inspired at the lesson!

A mother of two participants
  • “Being able to draw on the iPad, write my own script and edit a video for the very first time was really fun!”

    A participant, age 7
  • “After attending Project STEMulate's workshops, I am more encouraged to go for the Science stream in secondary school. I want to attend workshops about other topics of STEM!”

    A participant, age 12
  • “With them around engaging the children in interactive activities, the children feel less alone. Our community children look forward to the sessions.”

    Beyond Social Services, a partner
  • “I love the project and really admire the things you all have done! I would love to be part of this project because I really have a strong passion for STEM and I want to bring that love to those who may not have the opportunities to engage in it.”

    A youth volunteer, age 16
  • “I would like to share the joy and my interest in STEM with those who are underprivileged or may not have as many opportunities to learn more about this field.”

    A youth volunteer, age 14
  • “I'm passionate about Project STEMulate's cause… The project also helped me grow as an empathetic individual.”

    A youth volunteer, age 16

Become a partner

Community centres and organisations: bring our free in-person workshops, and STEMulate Academy, to the children you support.

Partner with us