FIRST LEGO League Program in Ghana: Inspiring Future Innovators

Nov 18, 2025 0

The FIRST® LEGO® League introduces STEM to children ages 4-16* through fun, exciting hands-on learning. Participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together.

In Ghana, the FIRST LEGO League program is making significant strides in fostering innovation, resilience, creativity, and excellence in STEAM education. This program challenges participants to reimagine the world through the lens of science and technology, tasking teams with creating and innovating new ways to express and communicate ideas, showcasing creativity, technical skill, and collaboration.

The Impact of Robotics Education

Embracing robotics education in international schools is urgent to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. As technology continues to reshape industries and economies worldwide, students must develop skills in robotics and engineering to remain competitive and contribute meaningfully to global innovation. Integrating robotics into the curriculum not only teaches students to design and build machines but also enhances their ability to troubleshoot and innovate, as seen in schools where students have successfully developed solutions to real-world problems, such as automated recycling systems and disaster relief robots.

Although some may argue that implementing robotics education requires significant investment in resources and teacher training, the long-term benefits far outweigh the initial costs, as schools with robust robotics programs have demonstrated enhanced student engagement and improved academic outcomes across STEM subjects.

The Role of Mentors and Partners

FIRST Senior Mentors, nominated by Program Delivery Partners, bring a vast array of experience which may be technical or non-technical. They work in collaboration with their local Program Delivery Partners and VISTA members (if applicable) to help support FIRST teams and grow FIRST programs in a community.

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Success Stories and Achievements

This year’s remarkable achievements at the FIRST LEGO League Ghana 2023/2024 competition have reaffirmed our belief in the transformative power of robotics and STEM learning. The competition, organized by the Coderina Edtech Foundation, challenged participants to reimagine the world of art through the lens of science and technology. Teams were tasked with creating and innovating new ways to express and communicate art, showcasing creativity, technical skill, and collaboration.

Our award-winning team, My Redeemer Tech, from My Redeemer School in Sowutuom, Accra, brought their “masterpiece” to life by exploring how technology can transform the creation and sharing of art. Their robotic masterpiece earned them the Champion Award in the Robot Performance Challenge, a testament to their technical excellence. For the Innovation Project, they presented a cutting-edge solution to revolutionize artistic expression using advanced technology.

This accomplishment is more than just a trophy-it is a milestone for STEAM education in Ghana. It reflects the dedication and hard work of students, parents, and coaches who invested their time and energy into this competition.

Meet the Methodist Girls' High School Robotics Team

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The 2020 Team is made up of an all-girls team from Methodist Girls’ High School. It is a public school located at the Eastern Region of Ghana. It is one of the leading schools in Robotics in Ghana. The school has once won a world competition in Robotics which is not under FIRST. The team is made up of 10th and 11th grade students who have passion for STEM. The have severally embarked on STEM.

Team Members:

GENEVIEVE ASIEDU DARKO (TEAM LEAD) - Genevieve is an 11th grade student who is very skillful with a passion for engineering. She is the master builder in the school’s club and a team player when it comes complex tasks. She loves to solve problems in her community using STEM solution. She led her team to win the 2020 FIRST Lego League national competition. She was part of the team that designed the Robot that won the World Robofest Challenge in 2019. Genevieve wants to be an auto engineer to solve complex challenges within the automobile industry.
SANDRA YEBOAH - Sandra is a 12th Grade student and the President of the Robotics Club in her school. She is jovial and carries a lot of smiles at all time. Always the best in her class and top three in her year group of over 700 students. She loves coding and playing with machines. Sandra was a member of the team that won the Robofest 2019 and the national FLL Team. Sandra wants to be a Biomedical Engineer. Her hobbies are dancing and Reading.
KEREN AKUOKO SARPONG - She is 17 years. She comes from Kumasi in the Ashanti Region. Ghana’s city full of rich tradition She loves reading about everything STEM. She is currently a 2nd year student of the Methodist Girls’ High School. She is an active member of the school’s robotics club and was a member of the winning team of the 2019 Robofest world championship. She plays an active role in teams’ media presentation
BEATRICE AWAKEY - Beatrice is a very hardworking student who will never bypass any activity that needs a quick solution. She is an active member of the Robotics club in her school. She was a team member in the Pan African Robotics Challenge in 2019.
ADWOA KONADU - Adwoa is a 10th grader whose passion is coding. She loves reading, singing and dancing. During her leisure time she enjoys watching documentaries related to technology and engineering. She wants to pursue piloting or aeronautic engineering as a career.
ANNIE OFFEI - My name is Annie Adobea Offei. I am 16 years old. I attend Methodist Girl’s High School and am in my second year. My interests include robotics, reading, Knitting and working on complex projects. I am a member of the robotics team of my school and involved in the building and programming team.
DOROTHY AMMON - I am Dorothy Naa Kuorkor Amon. I am 15 years of age. I am a 10th grader student in Methodist Girls’ High School. I love to learn about how things work and how to create and put things together. I also love art. I see robotics as a very interesting area of study. Detection of problems and finding innovative ways to solve them are all a part of robotics.

Getting Involved

FIRST does not match youth to existing teams due to our privacy policy. Teams form in local communities and recruit as needed. We encourage those looking for a team to contact local schools, libraries, or youth organizations that may have a team in place or interest in starting one.

The MakersPlace and STEAM Education

At The MakersPlace, we are dedicated to fostering innovation, resilience, creativity, and excellence in STEAM education. At MakersPlace, our mission is to deliver top-tier STEAM education solutions that empower students to dream big and achieve more. Our programs are designed to cultivate critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity.

Our programs are more than just about robotics, they are about building confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong passion for learning. By enrolling in our Robotics Education Program for Schools, your child can explore the limitless possibilities of STEAM. Imagine them collaborating with peers to solve complex problems, programming robots to complete intricate tasks, and presenting innovative ideas to judges and audiences.

At The MakersPlace, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to discover their potential through STEAM education. Sign up for our Robotics Education Program for Schools today and join us in building the next generation of innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders.

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