At Forward Education, we believe the most powerful learning happens when students use technology to solve real-world problems. That’s exactly what our AI for Good Competition was designed to inspire. We wanted to give educators and students the tools to turn ideas into impact.
One standout participant, Sesugh Gabriel, is taking that mission even further—scaling it into a movement.
From Competition to Global Mission
After participating in the AI for Good Competition, Sesugh Gabriel continued building momentum through his initiative, Project 1 Million Kids, under his organization TechSpace Innovators.
His goal is ambitious but clear: empower one million young people with access to technology, coding, and AI skills.
What makes this initiative especially powerful is its focus on accessibility. In many communities, students don’t have consistent access to digital tools or STEM learning opportunities. Project 1 Million Kids aims to change that by bringing hands-on, practical learning directly to students.
Turning AI Learning into Real-World Impact
Using tools like the BBC micro:bit and Forward Education’s Climate Action Kit, Sesugh is helping students move beyond theory and into creation.
The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that enables students to build interactive, real-world projects, from environmental monitoring systems to assistive technologies.
Paired with Forward Education’s ecosystem, including kits like the Climate Action Kit and CHARGE for micro:bit, students can:
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Collect and analyze real-world data using sensors
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Build functional prototypes with motors and components
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Apply AI models to physical computing projects
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Explore challenges tied to sustainability and community needs
This kind of hands-on learning is at the heart of AI literacy. It helps students understand not just how AI works, but how it can be used responsibly to solve meaningful problems.
Learning by Building, Not Just Consuming
A key theme in Sesugh’s work, and one we strongly believe in, is that students learn best when they actively create.
Through Project 1 Million Kids, learners aren’t just using technology, they’re:
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Designing solutions to local challenges
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Experimenting with sensors, data, and automation
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Collaborating on real-world problem-solving
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Building confidence as creators, not just consumers
This aligns directly with the philosophy behind our AI for Good Competition:
AI education should be hands-on, ethical, and purpose-driven.
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Why This Work Matters Now
Globally, millions of students still lack access to meaningful STEM and AI education. Yet tools like the micro:bit have already reached over 70 million learners worldwide, proving what’s possible when access meets opportunity.
Initiatives like Project 1 Million Kids help bridge that gap by ensuring more students can participate in shaping the future of technology, not just observing it.
Looking Ahead
Sesugh Gabriel’s work is a powerful example of what can happen when educators, innovators, and communities come together around a shared goal.
From a single competition entry to a large-scale initiative, his journey reflects the broader vision behind Forward Education:
👉 Empower students
👉 Build real-world skills
👉 Use technology for good
We’re proud to support educators and leaders like Sesugh who are turning ideas into impact and inspiring the next generation of changemakers along the way.
Want to Get Involved?
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