Open Mind Africa

Open Mind Africa offers SEL education and academic/career coaching for high school seniors, along with a Kinesthetic Intelligence Education program tailored for pre-K to 9th-grade students.

We are driven by the belief that empowering young minds with essential SEL skills goes hand in hand with nurturing the future leaders of Africa.

Our Work

Summer Camps

Open Mind Africa summer camp provides opportunity for Senior High students to develop essential SEL strategies.

K.I Education

The Kinesthetic Intelligence Education (KIE) program, helps Pre-K to 9th Grade students acquire SEL skills through play.

Educator Summits

Open Mind Africa organizes educational summit on Growth Mindset strategies for Senior High School Educators.

Developing Mindset, Character and Skills for Academic and Career Success in Africa.

1. Determination

I never give up when I face challenges

2. Self-Confidence

I believe I can handle every challenge.

3. Endurance

I stay calm under high-stress challenges

4. Grit

I am focused and make progress during challenges

Our Videos

KIE Progress Metrics

Our progress metrics include an evaluation system with six distinct modules based on data collected from students during the weekly KIE classes. The data is collected promptly in the field with the collaborative effort of the school’s regular class teacher. Read More

Kinesthetic
Emotional
Intelligence - KEQ

The initial metric in the series of six, using field data for the evaluation.

Social
Emotional
Learning

We assess and measure their overall emotional intelligence development based on CASEL's competencies of SEL. 

Character
Strength

A cognitive tool that serves as an unspoken query present in the recesses of our minds.

Interest To
Purpose

The integration of individual interests, purpose, and grit forms the cornerstone of our approach to cultivating success

Deliberate
Practice

Incorporating three critical components: Hope, Focused Bursts, and Growth Mindset for Continuous improvement of our students.

Powerful
Guiding
Questions

A cognitive tool that subtly directs our students’ focus, using guiding questions pertinent to various stages in their academic pursuits.

 

Steps for Students

OMA Career Planning

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Outcome (Reflection
and Self-Awareness)

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Coaching (SEL Training, Exploration and Decision Making)

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Initiation
and Execution

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Fine-tuning and
Implementation

Students Comments

Thought Partners and Affiliates

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