We strive to harmonize technological advancements with responsible environmental stewardship, ensuring that progress benefits both humanity and the planet we call home.
Identifying with Algo Peers starts with the fundamental connection of being human. However, we go beyond that; our benchmark is the embodiment of humane behavior within our social environment.
We value education beyond traditional schooling. While school provides a foundation, true learning extends beyond classroom walls.
We prioritize innovation over specific skills. While skills are valuable, the ability to think creatively and adapt to change is paramount to us.
Why confine yourself to a box? Don’t just think outside it – step out boldly! You weren’t born in a box, so why live like you are?
Encouraging originality is at the heart of our ethos. We embrace unique qualities, ideas, and perspectives.
Most people think Africa just needs more standardized classes. I believe that’s not enough. Our children deserve an education that speaks to who they are, where they come from, and the problems they want to solve.
At Algo Peers, we bring together educators, parents, community members, makers, and innovators to build learning that is culturally responsive and locally grounded. We keep it simple, hands-on, and personal. Low-tech when it works, advanced tech when it matters.
This way, kids don’t just sit in classrooms. They solve problems that matter to their communities. They don’t just learn. They create
— Sam Quansah, Founder
(Ed.M Candidate – Harvard University, Mandela Washington Fellow)
The current strategic leadership team at Algo Peers has a wealth of experience and history in education, business, and technology. They lead projects and work with institutions like the Mastercard Foundation, Gates Foundation, Nordic Semiconductor, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and the International Federation of University Women (IFUW, Geneva).
We have assembled some of the brightest minds in the world to tackle some of Africa’s most pressing educational challenges, from limited access to outdated curricula, through a bottom-up approach, and first principles thinking.
Founder & Program Director
Financial Director, Grant Manager
Head of Distribution Channels
Head of Learning Programs
Community Manager
Brand Designer
Africa doesn’t just need more classrooms or standardized lessons. It needs learning that honors who students are, reflects their communities, and equips them to solve real problems.
At Algo Peers, we reimagine STEAM education by combining culturally responsive design, practitioner-led learning, and research-driven tools that are rooted in local realities, ethnic and racial identity, and community knowledge.
Western-imported, standardized approaches often ignore culture, identity, and local problems, leaving learners disengaged. Algo Peers flips the script: we personalize, localize, and empower. Students don’t just learn—they create, innovate, and transform their communities, with tools, curricula, and experiences designed for who they are and how they learn best.