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.
reached since 2017.
distributed since 2017.
involved since 2017.
involved since 2017.
directly impacted since 2017.
participation in 2020.
participants in 2020.
with technology and robotics prior to participating in 2020.
in pursuing a STEM career in the future after participating in 2020.
to pursue STEM study or a STEM career after participating in 2020.
including teamwork, communication, time management, and more.
to give back to their community through participating in 2020.
reached since 2017.
distributed since 2017.
involved since 2017.
involved since 2017.
directly impacted since 2017.
with technology and robotics prior to participating in 2020.
participants in 2020.
participation in 2020.
in pursuing a STEM career in the future after participating in 2020.
to pursue STEM study or a STEM career after participating in 2020.
including teamwork, communication, time management, and more.
to give back to their community through participating in 2020.
“The FIRST Global Challenge has been nothing short of a life-changing experience for me.”
–Ronav, Team India 2020
“Through FIRST Global, we have learned so much more about STEM and have acquired significant life skills. We recognize that our world is constantly filled with challenges, and we want to thank FIRST Global for providing us with the tools needed for us to use to overcome them.”
–Team Albania 2020
“FIRST Global is necessary to prove to young people that STEM is not a boring area, but a path to the future. FIRST Global has impacted me to the point I could say I’m a different person now, a better version.”
–Carlota, Team Venezuela 2019
“To me, FIRST Global means more than just a STEM challenge, it means an opportunity. Not only an opportunity to learn more about STEM and robotics, but an opportunity to develop and prepare myself for the future.”
–Ruth, Team Nigeria 2020
“This competition has made me aware of my potential, and I hope to extend my knowledge and inspire other students like me.”
–Sonam, Team Bhutan 2019
“The most important thing we learned from the event was through the help we were given unselfishly; the kindness and the way the teams communicated showed us that the key to this event is not how we are pitted against each other, but how much we are here for each other.”
–Team North Macedonia 2019
—Dean Kamen, FIRST Global Founder