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Star Ngei

Maker | Activist | Educator

Star, born in Kenya and based in Poland, uses open technologies and information commons to reach and empower disadvantaged youth and marginalized groups. They conduct workshops and talks focusing on highlighting Global South innovations and what can be learned through intercontinental exchange and cooperation with local grassroots organizations.

They are a Supervisory Board member of the Global Innovation Gathering, a network of makers, educators and innovators from the Global South.

They also collaborate with Warsaw-based Czyni Cuda workshop, prototyping electronics and wearable technologies for films and theaters nationwide.

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