Francisco Chorão Gouveia began his teaching career as a volunteer on the island of Príncipe, São Tomé and Príncipe, where he helped develop a STEM curriculum for middle school students in collaboration with the local Education Department. In 2017, he partnered with the Arribada Initiative — an NGO focused on expanding access to open, affordable conservation technology — to launch the first Arribada Club. 

This after-school programme offers free STEM education to children aged 10–12 in underserved communities, with a mission to bridge the digital divide through hands-on learning in programming, computer science, and environmental technology. 

Francisco now leads three Clubs across Africa, including new sites in Maio, Cape Verde (2023) and near Ol Pejeta Conservancy, in Kenya (2024). He manages partnerships with local Education Departments and conservation NGOs, and supports local teachers in delivering the curriculum and adapting it to local conservation challenges.