After an inspiring week at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, a group of talented young innovators from Sierra Leone made an unforgettable stop: the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

The visit, organized by their mentors, marked a historic and emotional milestone for the students many of whom were traveling outside their home country for the first time.

Just days earlier, these students were showcasing robots they had built from scratch, competing on a global stage among the world’s best young engineers. At the UN, they found themselves walking the same halls where leaders shape global policies on peace, innovation, and the future of humanity.

“This wasn’t just a tour,” one of the organizers noted. “It was a declaration. These young minds belong in conversations about technology, development, and youth empowerment. Their voices matter.”

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The visit became a symbol of aspiration and proof that with the right investment, young people from even the most underserved communities can achieve greatness. Discussions during the tour centered on innovation, artificial intelligence, and how young people from Africa can lead in global technological advancement.

From building robots to standing in the heart of global diplomacy, the students left the UN inspired and emboldened. Their journey from Freetown to Dallas, and now to New York reminds the world of the untapped potential in Sierra Leone’s youth.

For these rising stars, the road ahead is full of promise. Their message is clear: the future is theirs to build.