Teaching with Purpose: Connecting STEM to Global Challenges

At Strawbees, education is more than academic success. It’s about giving every student the tools to shape a better future. One way we do that is by aligning our learning experiences with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ),  helping students connect STEM and creativity to real-world challenges.

Empowering Students Through Global Collaboration

In partnership with UNIC (United Nations Information Centre) , Strawbees has brought hands-on STEM learning into classrooms across the globe — from Bogotá, Colombia to Ghana, Africa . These workshops introduce students to design thinking, sustainability, and collaboration through Strawbees kits and SDG-aligned lessons.

“Working with entities such as Strawbees who focus on educational tools to communicate sustainable thinking and living is exactly what we are after.” — Hélène Papper , Director of UNIC for Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela

Experience one of our SDGs workshops in action and hear from students and educators.

🛠️ Teaching with the SDGs

In every workshop and classroom integration, we strive to:

• Link STEAM skills with global competencies

• Foster creative problem-solving

• Equip teachers with resources tied to local curricula and global goals

Our lessons and tools are inspired by invention literacy , encouraging students to invent, iterate, and make a meaningful impact.

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Why It Matters

We’re not just building bridges between straws. We’re connecting students to the world around them. With over 400,000 learners impacted globally , our mission remains clear: deliver quality education for everyone .

Ready to bring SDG-based learning into your school or district?