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DrosAfrica are delighted to announce the launch of the Blossom STEM Education Initiative (BloSTEMEI) , a new non-profit organisation that has grown from their long-standing partnership with Droso4Nigeria.

DrosAfrica was co-created by Dr Palacios from the Centre for Molecular Cell Biology as a charity dedicated to advancing scientific education and research across Africa.

For years, DrosAfrica has proudly supported Droso4Nigeria in delivering hands-on biology outreach across Nigeria. Today, they celebrate their evolution into BloSTEMEI, an initiative that broadens their shared mission to encompass science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education across Africa.

BloSTEMEI will continue the impactful work started by Droso4Nigeria while expanding into new areas of STEM capacity building, teacher training, and research-driven outreach. Together, they remain committed to nurturing the next generation of African scientists, educators, and innovators through:

• Hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning programmes
• Mentorship and professional development for educators and early‑career researchers
• Research‑driven STEM outreach
• Collaborative projects that link education with real‑world STEM challenges

This exciting new chapter builds on the strong networks, trust, and community relationships developed through years of joint outreach. DrosAfrica looks forward to continuing this collaboration and supporting BloSTEMEI as they grow a sustainable, locally‑led ecosystem for STEM education.

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