We created the World Science Movement to address the widening skills and opportunity gap in underserved communities. Many children finish school without basic STEM skills or the ability to solve real-life problems. WSM closes this gap by giving every child the chance to learn science as a tool to improve their community and future.
In practice, WSM operates as a STEM-for-Sustainability programme embedded in public and low-resource schools. Each participating school receives hands-on STEM and AI kits, a curriculum aligned with national standards, and access to a digital platform with lesson plans, student missions, and real-time guidance. Teachers complete structured professional development and receive ongoing coaching from local trainers. Students work on project-based challenges linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as designing smart mobility solutions or creating assistive technologies.
Through ministry-level partnerships, WSM has scaled nationally in Türkiye and reached 50 schools in the UK, where Skills Builder independently validated its impact. In Rwanda, a 12-school pilot demonstrated strong gains in engagement, confidence, and aspirations. External assessments across Türkiye and the UK show improvements in problem-solving, collaboration, and environmental awareness, confirming that WSM is both effective and adaptable across diverse contexts.
WSM is spreading through strong partnerships with Ministries of Education, local authorities, councils, schools, and corporate supporters. In Türkiye, it now reaches over 1.5 million students, around 20% of public schools, and serves as a blueprint for international expansion. The model scales sustainably because it is owned and championed by the right science educators and the Ministry. Projects in Rwanda and Nigeria, and programmes in the UK and Italy, show rapid localization. Teacher training, AI-supported platforms, and hands-on kits enable schools to implement WSM independently, ensuring community-owned replication across regions.
Educators, school leaders, or organisations interested in adopting WSM should begin by contacting our team to discuss their context and needs. Together, we assess school readiness, available infrastructure, and priority themes linked to local challenges. Next, we typically identify a cohort of schools, plan teacher professional development, and arrange delivery of STEM kits and access to the digital platform. We provide implementation guides, curriculum materials, and remote or in-person support during the first project cycle. To explore collaboration, partners can reach out via our website or email, and we will co-design a tailored rollout plan suited to their context.
