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Every contribution transforms learning into capability, empowering individuals to turn ideas into working systems. Your support makes practical engineering education accessible to those who need it most. Make a difference today by choosing one of the payment options below. Learn more about our mission.

Paystack Support (Global)

Micro-Support: USD 1+Other areas: USD 5+ each
PDF receipt via email + auto-download. Use same email to accumulate SSU.
Include me among SiliconWit supporters
Receive updates about chosen support areas

How it works:

  1. Select area(s) to support (Micro-Support: USD 1+, Others: USD 5+ each)
  2. Enter name, email, and amount (minimum as per areas selected)
  3. Click "Pay with Paystack" - choose from card, mobile money, Apple Pay, bank transfer, or other methods
  4. Complete payment securely
  5. Receive PDF receipt by email and automatic download

M-Pesa Support (Kenya)

Micro-Support: KES 50+Other areas: KES 500+ each
PDF receipt via email + auto-download. Use same email to accumulate SSU.
Include me among SiliconWit supporters
Receive updates about chosen support areas
Enter your Safaricom number (e.g., 254719590590)

How it works:

  1. Select area(s) to support (Micro-Support: KES 50+, Others: KES 500+ each)
  2. Enter name, email, and M-Pesa number (254XXXXXXXXX format)
  3. Click "Pay with M-Pesa" and enter PIN on your phone
  4. Receive PDF receipt by email and automatic download

Why Support This Mission?

SiliconWit® is a capability-driven engineering platform that guides people from ideas and theory to real, working systems. By combining human ingenuity with machines, the platform helps build practical engineering skills through hands-on learning, applied research, and purposeful product development.

Your support bridges the gap between aspiration and achievement. You’re enabling accessible, practical education that transforms potential into tangible engineering capabilities. Self-learners and under-resourced communities gain the ability to turn what they learn into something they can actually design, build, and use to solve real-world problems. To learn more, please visit our about page.

What Your Support Enables

Accessible Skills

Practical courses with real-world examples that build engineering skills people can actually use, from basic concepts to working systems.

Open Knowledge

Research published openly and freely, making cutting-edge engineering knowledge accessible to everyone regardless of location or resources.

Free Tools

Open-source educational tools and resources that benefit the global engineering community without barriers.

Real Impact

Products that address challenges in under-resourced communities, turning learning into solutions that improve lives.

Every contribution makes engineering education more accessible and transforms learning into real-world capability. Use the payment options above to support this mission.

Support Impact

Builds Learning Resources

  • Hands-on tutorials and practical examples
  • Interactive simulations and tools
  • Community support and guidance

Other Ways to Contribute

In addition to financial support, there are several other ways to advance this mission:

  1. Provide Feedback

    Your feedback helps improve the quality and accessibility of learning resources. Share your thoughts through our Contact page to help make the platform more effective.

  2. Volunteer Your Skills

    If you have skills in engineering, design, or development, you can contribute by creating practical learning resources, building educational tools, or developing solutions for real-world challenges. Contact us through our Contact page.

  3. Collaborate on Projects

    Open-source collaboration amplifies impact. If you’re working on projects in engineering, computing, or science and want to collaborate, please get in touch to explore opportunities for joint work.

  4. Subscribe and Engage

    Stay connected with new practical courses, open research publications, and product developments. Join our community to discover opportunities for building skills and engaging with the learning community.

  5. Share Knowledge

    Sharing content on social media helps make practical engineering education accessible to more people who need it. Your engagement extends the reach of free learning resources.

Transparency and Accountability

Fund Allocation

How We Use Your Donations

  • 70% Content creation and research
  • 20% Platform development and maintenance
  • 10% Administrative costs and operations

Regular Updates

Stay Informed

Supporters receive regular updates about how donations are being used and the impact being made in advancing accessible engineering education.

Open Source Commitment

Community Benefit

All educational content and open-source projects funded by donations are made freely available to the global community.

Recognition and Thanks

Every supporter plays a vital role in making engineering education accessible. While recognition is never required, we’re happy to acknowledge those who wish to be recognized:

  • Community Contributors: Acknowledged in articles, learning materials, projects, and the contributors page
  • Project Sponsors: Acknowledged in funded projects and publications
  • Major Donors: Featured on our supporters page (with permission)

Questions About Donating

If you have any questions about donating or about this mission, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to answer any questions about how funds are used or other ways to contribute.

Thank you for being part of this mission. Together, we can transform learning into capability, turn ideas into working systems, and create solutions that make a real difference in people’s lives.