Samsung Electronics, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is nurturing youth innovators at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympics, the first Olympic event in Africa. The initiative goes beyond traditional sports sponsorship, aiming to showcase technologies developed by youth and support community problem-solving efforts.
On November 12, Samsung announced that global ambassadors of its youth social contribution program, 'Solve for Tomorrow,' presented technologies and solutions they developed at the Dakar Youth Olympics.
Solve for Tomorrow is a program designed to help youth address community issues through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Launched in 2010, outstanding participants are selected as global ambassadors to engage in international exchange activities.
Since November 1, Samsung and the IOC have been hosting related exhibitions at the Dakar Corniche West Live Site. Participating students introduced their technology development processes and shared ideas with visitors from various countries. The exhibition will run until November 13.
This initiative expands the scope of existing technology education programs by allowing youth to present their innovations on an international stage and discuss their applications with participants from other countries.
Students also participated in workshops with IOC Young Leaders from Kenya and Lebanon, discussing social issues faced by African youth. They later visited the Olympic Village's social impact experience booth to explore community activities utilizing sports.
Samsung and the IOC first launched the Solve for Tomorrow Global Ambassador Program at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In August of this year, they jointly launched the 'Solve for Tomorrow Impact Program,' which supports youth in technology development and community application. This program will run until January 2028.
Josh Jeong, Vice President of Samsung Electronics' DX Division Social Contribution Team, stated, "Youth are introducing their solutions to the world. We will continue to support them in collaboration with the IOC, helping them grow based on new learning and confidence."
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