
Build the Future with Cocobots! Help Cook Islands Youth Compete at the FIRST Global Robotics Challenge in Panama!
About Us
We are the Cocobots — a youth-led Robotics Club using *STEAM to solve real-world and global challenges. After winning Gold at FIRST Global 2024, we’re heading to Panama in 2025 to represent the Cook Islands again.
Your support powers our journey and helps grow the next generation of local tech leaders.
*Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics
How will the funds be used?
Your donations will support:
- Travel Costs
– registration fees, travel transit to Panama City, team uniforms, accommodation, and travel insurance - Robotics Tools and Equipment
– purchase robot competition kit, replacement parts, tools, equipment - Mentoring and Training
– support weekly training sessions with local mentors and experts - STEAM education, advocacy and outreach
– workshops, projects and events . We also are advocating for Robotics to be recognized as a Sport – https://first.global/sport/
You or your company can Sponsor a Cocobot student.
Benefits include:
- A personal thank-you video from the sponsored student.
- Updates on the student’s journey and achievements.
- Human-to-brand connection: see the direct impact of your support.
- Recognition on social media as a Student Sponsor.
- Strong storytelling opportunity: your brand tied to a student’s growth, success, and international experience.
Just make a direct payment, then drop us a quick email at sponsor@cocobots.org to let us know.
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