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HOW CAN WE CHANGE THE WORLD? ONE CHILD, ONE ROBOT KIT, AND ONE NATION AT A TIME.<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>
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Changing lives starts with changing minds. The first step to inspiring a changemaker is letting them see the potential they have to make change. Beyond the robot kit and competition field, we equip students with a variety of skills, not only empowering each of them to reach their full potential, but to also extend that impact to others and be part of the generation that will change the world. Hand in hand, we can forge a stronger, more unified world that works better together.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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198 NATIONS<\/h3>

reached since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1,290+ ROBOT KITS<\/h3>

distributed since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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450+ MENTORS<\/h3>

involved since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3,000+ VOLUNTEERS<\/h3>

involved since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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92% OF TEAMS<\/h3>

had female students in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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41% FEMALE<\/h3>

participation in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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73% FIRST-TIME<\/h3>

participants in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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15% NO EXPERIENCE<\/h3>

with technology and robotics prior to participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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90% MORE INTERESTED<\/h3>

in pursuing a science or tech career in the future after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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79% MORE INTERESTED<\/h3>

to pursue STEM major after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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91% IMPROVED SKILLS<\/h3>

and technical ability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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76% INSPIRED<\/h3>

to educate students in their community about STEM and robotics after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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198 NATIONS<\/h3>

reached since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1,290+ ROBOT KITS<\/h3>

distributed since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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1,000+ MENTORS<\/h3>

involved since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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3,000+ VOLUNTEERS<\/h3>

involved since 2017.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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92% OF TEAMS<\/h3>

had female students in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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41% FEMALE<\/h3>

participation in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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73% FIRST-TIME<\/h3>

participants in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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15% NO EXPERIENCE<\/h3>

with technology and robotics prior to participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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90% MORE INTERESTED<\/h3>

in pursuing a science or tech career in the future after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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79% MORE INTERESTED<\/h3>

to pursue STEM major after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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91% IMPROVED SKILLS<\/h3>

and technical ability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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76% INSPIRED<\/h3>

to educate students in their community about STEM and robotics after participating in 2024.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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“FIRST<\/em> Global has genuinely fueled my interest in STEM and my passion for engineering<\/strong>. It has made me more of a problem solver… and has made me see the bigger picture \u2014 that each nation\u2019s challenges related to food, water, energy and sustainability aren\u2019t their own. They are all of ours, and we must work together to actively find solutions. It also made me feel like we do indeed have the power to solve the world\u2019s problems, we just need the will and determination to do so.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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\u2014Female participant, Team Zambia 2024<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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“This was the best experience of my life,<\/strong> and I really hope that other young people can have this opportunity to participate.”<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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\u2014Female participant, Team Panama 2024<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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“No diplomatic action can ever unite the world as FIRST<\/em>\u00a0Global does<\/strong> \u2014 190+ countries willingly working together is more than just an event, it is a milestone that represents what society should strive to be.<\/strong> This experience has gotten me to see how different countries cooperate in favor of technology; it helped to debunk pre-established notions about different cultures, and made me appreciate them more. thank you for this opportunity, FIRST<\/em> Global is changing the world<\/strong> and we can feel that from deep within.”<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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“Robotics is more<\/strong> than just a research field or a geek club in schools, it is a mental and physical sport<\/strong> that not only makes you smarter, but it also creates generations of experts in every field that can only make tomorrow a better and more enjoyable place.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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\u2014Male participant, Team Algeria 2024<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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“Why should robotics be recognized as a sport? Because every child deserves to be good at a sport.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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\u2014Female participant, Team Great Britain 2024<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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FIRST<\/em> Global ignited my passion for STEM, opening my eyes to the transformative power of technology in addressing global challenges.<\/strong> This realization, coupled with the inspiration gained from a global community of like-minded STEM enthusiasts, fueled my dreams of pursuing a STEM career. With newfound confidence and a broader perspective, I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to shaping a better future for all.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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TEAM ARCHIVES<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>
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Click on the map or select a team from the dropdown to view links to all of their profile pages.<\/i><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>

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