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Connect on LinkedInSome mornings just turn out wonderfully. I woke up to a Google Alert about Fundi Bots and found this interview had been published last night. It was an interview I had with the Observer about life’s journeys and a passion for robotics evangelism through Fundi Bots.
Benge, IT wizard inspired by the poor
“We are trying to create a new generation of thinkers, scientists and innovators who can create practical solutions for Africa’s problems. We want kids to build robots because it encompasses so many fields in science and technology. It stimulates their minds, and encourages technical creativity and better problem-solving skills,” Benge says.
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And no, despite what it seems like in the article, I have not yet made one million dollars. Keyword: yet.
at 1:29 pm
yet is a powerful word.
at 10:31 am
You go King!
at 5:47 am
reading this reminded me of an organization that I randomly work with (whenever time and place allow) called Educate! Their aim is also to create a group of youth that are innovative and form practical solutions to their community’s problems. I wonder how a partnership would work… although I suspect both Fundibots and Educate! are full as far as schools are concerned (hey! you might even work in the same school at some point)…but the more resources for the youth, the better.