I.O.Me Innovation Labs

Kenya’s first humanitarian Fabrication Labs. Innovation and prototyping spaces brought to you by @KenyaRedCross

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@KenyaRedCross @icha_krc @krcs_mombasa @RedCrossYouthKE -to tackle waste pollution in Mombasa.
What nature-inspired solution would you propose?
#BeatPlasticPollution #Innovation #Mombasa #IOMe254

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This #WorldEnvironmentDay , our volunteers and interns explored nature's cycles, discussed plastic pollution, and took part in a Nature-Inspired Mini-Hackathon.
Teams pitched AI and biomimicry-based solutions -
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Eid-ul-Adha Mubarak! As we celebrate, may we remain inspired to build a better world through compassion, collaboration, and continuous progress. Let’s keep putting people first and driving meaningful impact.

#EidUlAdha #CommunityService #KenyaRedCross

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@KenyaRedCross @icha_krc @RedCrossYouthKE From correcting open vectors to setting cut depths and tool speeds, the session focused on turning ideas into precise outputs.
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#IOMe254 #DigitalFabrication #CAM #CNC

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Today, our digital literacy students moved from design to fabrication.

They learned how to program tool paths using their own vector files, configure CAM settings, and simulate cuts before production.
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#YouthInnovation #DigitalLiteracy

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Bravery + intelligence = young people being powerful change-makers.
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#IOMe254 #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalLiteracy #Innovation

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Today’s digital literacy session turned into a leadership session.

Our lab members explored Bravery and Acting Smart, understanding that leadership is built through courage, critical thinking, and purposeful decision-making
#IOMe254 #Leadership #YouthEmpowerment #DigitalLiteracy

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Join IOMe254 and the University of Texas for a workshop/mini-hackathon exploring sustainable water purification solutions, from solar water farms to Moringa-based filtration systems.

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#WaterSecurity #Innovation #Sustainability #IOMe254

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@BranchKrcs @KenyaRedCross @icha_krc @RedCrossYouthKE @brilliantfemini Learning. Growing. Improving.
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#FirstAid #YouthEmpowerment #IOMe254 #Mombasa

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Last Saturday, IOMe254 members participated in the Grassroots First Aid Competition at @BranchKrcs
A major milestone as our lab was represented in the county competition for the 1st time.
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📸 courtesy of @brilliantfemini

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Strong partnerships create stronger futures.

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#YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #IOMe254 #Mombasa

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We were honored to host Hon. Patrick Mwavula Mbelle, MCA for Bamburi Ward, alongside Dr. Mariam Swaleh from TUM for meaningful discussions around youth skills development and community opportunities.

#YouthEmpowerment #SkillsDevelopment #IOMe254 #Mombasa

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#PhotographyClass #CameraSafety #DigitalSkills

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Today, LOT 20 of our Digital Literacy Sessions explored photography through camera safety, equipment handling, and understanding how every camera component works together to tell a story.
Photography starts with understanding the tool behind the lens.
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Students from Lot 20 of the Digital Literacy Program were introduced to 2D Modeling using Vectric Aspire, learning the basics of CNC design, profiling, pocketing, drilling, and toolpath creation

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#VectricAspire #2DModeling #LearnCNC #DigitalFabrication

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@KenyaRedCross @icha_krc @BranchKrcs @RedCrossYouthKE @CroixRouge @iccwbo Using Menti, the women actively shared ideas, experiences, and lessons from their entrepreneurial journeys that led them to where they are today.
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#WomenEntrepreneurs #FinancialLiteracy #Entrepreneurship #WSEI

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Tuesday’s WSEI Pre-Acceleration session with Unearth Potential focused on healthy financial habits from saving & budgeting to investing.

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Today at the lab in Lamu, Halima stepped into her role as a ToT, training fellow youth on photography and camera handling.
Every innovation and story deserves to be documented and told.
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#Photography #IOMe254

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Our innovators are turning code into humanitarian storytelling using Scratch Programming.
From animated scenes to interactive ideas, they’re proving that creativity and technology belong together.
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#ScratchProgramming #YouthInnovation #DigitalCreativity

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The future is in good hands.

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#RoboticsForGood #FoodSecurity #STEM #YouthInnovation #IOMe254

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Today, alongside Steam Interactive Global and Google, we supported the National Round of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge in Nairobi organized by the ITU.
230+ students. 39 teams. One goal: advancing food security through innovation.
#RoboticsForGood #FoodSecurity #STEM