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Our origins are rooted in extensive research, data, and evidence that demonstrate the effectiveness of an active, STEM-driven education—one that is diverse, accessible, culturally enriched, and integrates fun into learning. Below, you can explore a longitudinal study conducted by Brandeis University, which highlights the profound impact of FIRST® on its students and serves as a key inspiration for our approach.
readWe study and align our efforts with the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals to guide our initiatives. Our focus is on motivating, improving, and driving positive change in low-income communities across Brazil.
Through STEM, we provide high-quality education, hands-on experiences, and leadership motivation within the community.
Immersed in education tailored for the Industry, we provide essential business tools, professional responsibilities, and advanced production software.
LEO bridges diverse realities and differences. Our leaders are deeply engaged in and make a significant impact on underprivileged individuals lacking access to STEM education, communities and schools.
We embrace the FIRST® Core Values to learn, innovate, connect, teach, and inspire our students. This approach ensures that even the most challenging processes remain dynamic and accessible to all audiences. These essential soft skills empower our students to become leaders of change!
We explore new skills and ideas, discovering the world.
We use creativity and persistence to solve problems.
We apply what we learn to improve our world and societies.
We respect each other and embrace our differences.
We are stronger when we work together.
We enjoy and celebrate what we do!
LEO is the pathway for more than 6,000 young people who are transforming their communities every day!
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Victoria is the Social Director of LEO and the Co-Founder of FIRST® LEGO® Girls, leveraging STEM!
Filipe is the Innovation Director of LEO and volunteer at various robotics competitions in Brazil!
Débora is the Co-Founder of LEO and DSB inniatives and holds social impact in Black cultural projects!
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Alana is the Art & Cultural Director of LEO and is the Founder of Galyth inniative in the State of Bahia!
Gustavo is the Marketing Director of LEO and volunteer at various robotics competitions in Brazil!
Izadora is the Language Director of LEO, former BRASA Ambassador and volunteer at robotics worldwide!
Through LEO and my intense volunteer work in Brazilian competitive robotics, I am able to connect with girls who are passionate about STEM fields, and in this way, I am proud to be an leader!
For 17 years in robotics, I have been passionate about projects that connect me with young leaders. Representing the Southern region, I develop connections with underserved communities that lack access to STEM education through LEO!
Being a woman in the field of Engineering is not easy. Through LEO, I am able recruit young female leaders who are passionate about STEM, gradually empowering them!
Our students change the world!
A team of young autistic individuals from the outskirts of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil, the Robotic Engineers achieved the highest global ranking at the 2023 Open Morocco Competition. LEO provided essential support with document and presentation translations, free English lessons, and assistance with travel arrangements, including ticket purchases and transportation within the country. We are incredibly proud of their achievements!
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The Robocamb team, composed entirely of full SESI scholarship recipients from public schools in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, achieved first place globally at the Open Australia in Sydney in July 2024. Over three months, our team provided crucial support through free English classes, arena strategy training, and sponsorship management for material expenses. LEO facilitated direct connections between the team and partner volunteers in Sydney, broadening the students' exposure to an international scope!
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The Osíris Garage Team, composed of low-income students from public schools in the state of Paraná, Brazil, achieved an outstanding second place overall at the Open Massachusetts in the United States this year. The LEO initiative played a crucial role by donating uniforms, providing preparation and training for English presentations, and contributing U$D 2,000 for travel expenses!
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How can leaders diversify, equalize, include, and create opportunities for the first steps toward change?
Volunteering with DSB, I encountered stories similar to my own—Black women from underserved communities who thrived in education and external encouragement, driven by a desire to reach greater heights. I am here to showcase that we exist.
In partnership with the Hydra Robotics Team and the charitable social institution SAVE, we provide donations of school supplies and geriatric materials. Additionally, we conduct technology and learning workshops to help students prepare for the academic year in public schools within the Salvador Municipal Network, Bahia, Brazil.
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U$D 6523,00
Raised in 2 years
83%
School supplies
13.8%
Project growth
"Every smile achieved, holds more value than a thousand numbers."
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The DSB has changed the way I lead my own initiatives. Because of my volunteer work, I applied for leadership positions and stood out in social projects related to education!
Currently studying at the University of Rosario - Argentina, I am taking DSB beyond Brazil. Here, I managed to connect our social project with medical volunteering, which is my area of study. We have impacted over 562 people in medical emergency situations!
Representing the Brasília area, I am honored to keep social volunteering active in my community. DSB has provided me activism, helping children in precarious situations!
