UPLIFT Launches Summer Robotics Program for Newark Students
This summer, UPLIFT Academy continued its commitment to expanding access to STEM education by launching its free Robotics program in Newark for middle school students from underserved communities in partnership with the New Spring Foundation and Masjid Ashab ul Yameen.
From Local Impact to Global Change: CPM Students’ Journey to Tanzania
In Summer 2024, two outstanding students from UPLIFT Academy’s College Path Mentorship (CPM) program embarked on a life-changing trip to Tanzania—a reward for their academic success, leadership, and commitment to community service. This journey began in February 2024, when the students launched a fundraising campaign to open water wells in rural Tanzania.
UPLIFT BBQ Party 2024
On August 24, 2024, UPLIFT Academy hosted a BBQ party at Alaaka Association for the students who participated in our programs at Masjid Fallahee and Alaaka. Around 25 students joined us for a day filled with reunion, joy, appreciation, and learning. Following the BBQ, two of our students delivered heartfelt presentations about their recent educational humanitarian trip to Tanzania
STEM Classes at YMCA Paterson
In an exciting partnership with YMCA Paterson, UPLIFT Academy offered an enriching 8-week STEM program for 1st through 5th grade students. The program, which focused on Nanobot Robotics and 3D design, engaged ten enthusiastic young learners. Through hands-on activities, students explored the exciting world of robotics, building small-scale robots and learning 3D modeling skills to bring their imaginative creations to life.
