“I am deeply honored to receive accreditation as a 3-STEP Trainer. This journey has strengthened my commitment to advancing equitable and inclusive practices in makerspaces and STEM education, particularly in contexts where access and opportunity gaps remain significant.”

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“Receiving this accreditation represents an important milestone in strengthening equitable innovation ecosystems in Africa. It reinforces my commitment, through JHUB Africa at JKUAT, to build makerspaces that empower young innovators, researchers, and communities to transform ideas into impactful solutions. I look forward to applying the 3-STEP approach to expand inclusive innovation and ensure that technology spaces create opportunities for all.”

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“Receiving the accreditation as a 3-STEP Trainer is both a personal and professional milestone. As a data scientist and advocate for women in technology, this journey deepened my commitment to equity and inclusion in informal STEM learning spaces. It’s empowering to know that I can now support others in embedding equitable practices in their learning environments, especially young women and underserved innovators across Africa. I’m proud to be part of a global movement reshaping who gets to belong in STEM, and how.” You can contact Phylis via LinkedIn

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“The 3-STEP accreditation helped me rethink how equity can be embedded in makerspaces and informal STEM learning. It gave me practical tools to reflect, design and evaluate learning experiences more inclusively. For me, applying this approach in Gaza is especially meaningful, as it helps create opportunities for young people to innovate and shape their future.”

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“Happy to receive an accreditation from such an important programme”

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“The accreditation course enabled me to apply the understanding of equity and inclusion within makerspaces. It also encouraged me to expand and deepen my reflections on these topics.”

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“This accreditation represents a meaningful milestone in my commitment to building inclusive, reflective, and empowering maker spaces. It strengthens my motivation to support communities in developing fair and sustainable practices.”

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“Receiving the 3-STEP Accreditation is a great honour. The programme strengthened my understanding of equity and inclusion in makerspaces and showed me that inclusion is a shared global challenge, where exchanging experiences and good practices helps build more inclusive fablabs and makerspaces.”

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“I feel honoured to have become an accredited trainer for the 3-STEP Approach. The training helped me realise the difference between equity and equality, and how treating everyone the same does not necessarily mean equity. This is something I will apply in my work with Django Girls and in my engagement with the DjangoCon Africa community to ensure they achieve equitable outcomes.”

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“The course has been incredibly valuable in deepening my understanding of equitable practice, and I look forward to continuing to embed and share the approach in my work with practitioners and community learning programmes. I appreciate the opportunity to be part of a growing community committed to more equitable practice.”

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“I am thrilled to have completed the ‘3-STEP approach towards equitable practices.’ This process of self-reflection and global collaboration has been invaluable, and I’m really grateful to the UCL team for leading such an eye-opening program. Sharing insights with incredible STEM advocates has been inspiring and I’m now more motivated than ever to apply those insights locally, supporting my community to build equitable and inclusive spaces.”

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“I’m thrilled to receive my accredited trainer certificate! I’ve loved taking part in the cohort-based sessions and I’m excited to continue my learning and sharing of the 3-STEP approach.” 

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“I am proud to be an accredited 3-Step Facilitator, a unique accreditation designed for makerspace practitioners committed to equitable and inclusive practice. For me, this framework is fundamental to how we design and deliver meaningful maker experiences, ensuring that the initiatives we create truly reflect the needs, passions, and aspirations of the young people and communities we serve. It also strengthens an equity-focused mindset in facilitation, helping makerspaces become welcoming environments where people from all backgrounds and lived experiences feel valued and empowered to contribute.”

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“I was delighted to hear that I’d received accreditation with a distinction. The course provided such a useful space to explore how STEM can be made more welcoming for all young people and to pass that experience on to my wonderful trainees.”

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“The 3-STEP accreditation encouraged me to think more critically about how tools, technologies, and creative spaces are structured. As someone working with experimental media and makerspace practices, it reinforced the importance of designing environments where different forms of knowledge and participation are genuinely valued. I look forward to bringing these reflections into the communities and learning spaces I work with.”

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“Making Spaces has been an incredible learning experience that has broadened my perspective and provided me with practical tools on developing inclusivity in maker spaces. I am excited about the prospect of branching out and supporting the entry of ALL new makers so they can bring their own unique perspectives and talents.”

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“I am excited to receive accreditation to continue the practice of striving for equity in informal science learning spaces. I am very thankful for the wealth of resources provided by UCL.”

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