HANDS on TECHNOLOGY e.V. has been inspiring children and young people to take an interest in technology, research, and robotics for over 20 years. Together with partners, schools, and volunteers, we promote curiosity, creativity, and team spirit through practical projects, enabling young people to experience and understand technology in a playful way.
Who we
are
Since 2002, HANDS on TECHNOLOGY e.V. has been committed to providing practical and inspiring STEM education. We want children and young people to experience early on how fascinating science and technology can be – with a joy of discovery and experimentation. Our goal is to empower them to use technology wisely, think independently, and work together respectfully. In this way, we contribute to promoting the skilled workers of tomorrow and creatively mastering the technical challenges of the future.
Our association brings together volunteer members and a strong network of partners and volunteers. A team of full-time employees coordinates the daily work at the office.
What we do
With FIRST LEGO League, we inspire children and young people aged 5 to 16 to take an interest in science, technology, and robotics. Through research, construction, and programming, they gain experience in teamwork, creativity, and problem solving in a playful way. For over 20 years, we have been bringing STEM learning to schools and extracurricular educational institutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland—in a practical, motivating, and enthusiastic way
How we
create impact
92 %
increased interest in STEM subjects
71 %
enhanced problem-solving ability
83 %
increased ability to
express one's own ideas
91 %
improved teamwork skills
The challenges of the 21st century require more skilled workers in the STEM field. With FIRST LEGO League, we enable children and young people to discover science and technology in a practical way, developing curiosity, problem-solving skills and teamwork. Since 2001, our programmes have reached over 185,000 young people – together with more than 70 regional partners in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, we are creating a strong foundation for the STEM professionals of tomorrow
Get involved and
help shape
Through our activities, we inspire children and young people to take an interest in science, technology, and teamwork. There are many ways to get involved in our educational program or association. As a member or by actively supporting the community, teams, or events. Together, we are shaping the future!
Support and
Foster
There are many ways to get involved in our educational programme or in the association – as a sponsor, you actively and sustainably support the future of the association, the educational programme and many children and young people
Transparency
for trust
Openness is just as important to us as curiosity and team spirit. As signatories to the Transparent Civil Society Initiative, we make our working methods, use of funds and guiding principles transparent. Through TechSoup and NGOSource, we are also recognised as a non-profit organisation under US standards (§ 501(c)(3)). On our transparency page, you will find all the important information: from our structures and finances to our memberships in networks such as LJBW e.V. and MINT Zukunft schaffen e.V..
Partnering for education and innovation! We cooperate with companies, foundations and ministries.
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Diese Maßnahme wird mitfinanziert mit Steuermitteln auf Grundlage des vom Sächsischen Landtag beschlossenen Haushaltes.
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We are awarded
We are supporting
Sustainability Goals
