School Outreach & Community SessionsSouth Africa

Request a School Talk or Workshop

Invite AI Grassroots to your public school, community youth centre, or library. We are planning sessions that introduce learners to artificial intelligence, digital creativity, and future career pathways. Dates and availability are confirmed after enquiry.

No Computer Lab or Technical Background Needed

We never assume learners own laptops, have reliable internet, or know how to code. Our introductory school talks are designed to work in standard classrooms or school halls with interactive demonstrations and unplugged exercises.

Plan a session that fits your school

These are proposed formats for discussion. We agree the audience, date, duration, location, costs or sponsorship, and supervision arrangements with your school before confirming a visit.

Introductory school talk

Suggested 30–45 minutes, tailored to the grade group. Explore what AI is, where it makes mistakes, online safety and local technology possibilities.

No learner devices needed

Guided practical activity

Suggested 30–45 minutes in a classroom or club. Start with paper-based sorting, fact-checking or community problem-solving.

Offline options available

What we need from the host

An adult school contact, suitable space, the intended grades and estimated group size. School staff should remain present; any consent and safeguarding requirements must be agreed.

Area and availability confirmed after enquiry

A practical starting point for your school

Share our three-page school pack with your principal. It includes proposed session formats, a complete 30-minute facilitator guide and printable sorting cards. The classroom activity needs no devices, internet or learner accounts.

Download school pack (PDF)

School Details & Preferences

This form is for school principals, educators, HODs, or community coordinators (18+).

Child Safety Notice: Please do not submit children’s personal names, ID numbers, or private details. Only submit school-level contact information.

Your full name *

Your role at the school *

School or Organisation Name *

Area / Community

Contact email address *

Contact phone / WhatsApp (optional)

Computer facilities at your school

Estimated learner attendance

What would you like the session to focus on?

Any specific details, grade levels, or preferred term/dates? *

I confirm that I am an adult school representative, educator, or community coordinator authorised to enquire on behalf of this school or organisation.

What Learners Experience

Our introductory sessions are interactive, upbeat, and accessible to learners who have never touched a line of code.

Demystifying the Magic: Showing that AI is built with human data and instructions, not mysterious wizardry.

Critical Thinking & Safety: Why AI makes mistakes (hallucinations), how to spot scams, and how to verify information.

Local Opportunity: Real stories of careers in tech, from desktop support to cybersecurity and software engineering.

Our Proposed Progression

1. Discover: The engaging school talk.

2. Try: A guided practical activity (unplugged or phone-friendly).

3. Build: A small community or school project.

4. Continue: Teacher support and learning resources.