STEM Learning and Digital Skills

Preparing children for the future goes beyond textbook learning. It calls for curiosity, problem-solving, and comfort with science and technology. While opportunities in STEM continue to grow, access to engaging and relevant learning experiences remains uneven, especially in government schools and for girls.

ChildFund India’s work on STEM learning and digital skills focuses on strengthening science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education for students in Grades 5 to 10. Under this focus area, the SciXplore STEM Edge Program connects classroom learning with real-world applications through hands-on, technology-enabled experiences. With a strong emphasis on digital inclusion and girls’ participation, the program encourages children to explore STEM with confidence and creativity.

How STEM learning is supported

Hands-on and inquiry-led learning

Students learn through mini science labs, coding labs, smart classrooms, and curated STEM libraries that encourage experimentation, exploration, and problem-solving.

Supporting teachers in the classroom

Teachers are trained in activity-based and inquiry-led methods, helping them create engaging learning experiences that nurture curiosity and critical thinking.

Building digital skills and exposure to new technologies

The program introduces students to digital literacy and emerging technologies such as coding, AI, and IoT, supporting their transition from basic use to creative application.

Encouraging girls’ participation in STEM

Inclusive learning spaces, mentorship, and targeted encouragement help create environments where girls feel supported to participate and explore STEM pathways.

Learning beyond the classroom

Exposure visits, collaborative projects, and science events help students connect what they learn in school to real-world contexts. Partnerships with government schools and education stakeholders support long-term adoption.

What change looks like

90%+ of students expressing interest in STEM-related careers

86% reporting satisfaction with the curriculum and learning experience

~95% finding STEM activities useful for their studies, with regular use of learning resources

87% of students encouraged by teachers to actively use STEM labs and digital tools

Reach

51 STEM labs established across 9 states
19,000+ children reached in government schools
500+ government teachers trained and supported in STEM skills

OTHER PROJECTS

C3 – Code, Create and Change

Who It Supports

Students and teachers in government schools in Delhi, with a focus on early exposure to coding and digital skills.

What change it has enabled

Reached 5,200 students and trained 25 teachers through school-based coding labs and hands-on learning, strengthening digital confidence and computational thinking.