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Students turning curiosity into skills.

Each year, secondary school students from Cotonou, Parakou and beyond discover robotics with us. Some go on to represent Benin on the world stage.

Students and mentors of Team Benin gathered in Benin for the 2026 season
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Incheon, the 2026 season

Team Benin took part in the FIRST Global Challenge in Incheon with its femCoders mentors. Discover the preparation, robot, encounters and highlights of this 2026 adventure.

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Partner schools

cotonou · 6

Cotonou

Six secondary schools, including Lycée Technique Coulibaly.

parakou · 6

Parakou

Six secondary schools trained through GFRTP.

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Other cities

Girls in secondary schools across the country, through 10for250's 10 partner NGOs.

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Every team, every year

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You could be part of the next Team Benin

Are you 14 to 18, have you completed femCoders training and do you meet the season's criteria? Find out about selection for the next Team Benin.

We publish only minors' first names and schools, with written parental consent.

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From the first workshops to nationwide impact

From GFRTP's early cohorts to activities across the country, femCoders introduces young people to science and technology through hands-on learning.

1 500+young people introduced through all femCoders initiatives
70 %girls in GFRTP's first cohort
12partner schools in Cotonou and Parakou
50 %+of first-cohort students considered a STEM career after training
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