The e-Ducadores project, developed by Sementes do Vale, won 2nd place in the Social Technology category of the Instituto BRB Award, a recognition that values initiatives capable of generating positive impact and presenting innovative solutions to social challenges.
The award highlights Sementes do Vale's work in democratizing access to educational robotics in public schools. The methodology uses recyclable materials and electronic scrap to teach concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics in a practical, accessible way connected to students' realities.
One of e-Ducadores' main strengths is public-school teacher training. The initiative prepares educators to apply the methodology in the classroom, expanding the project's reach and strengthening schools' autonomy.
The national recognition reinforces the importance of initiatives that bring students closer to technology, even in territories historically marked by unequal access to educational resources. For Sementes do Vale, the award confirms that social innovation can come from the Sertão and inspire new ways of teaching and learning.
The achievement also strengthens the organization's commitment to building fairer paths for public-school youth, showing that robotics can be a tool for inclusion, creativity, and the development of new future possibilities.