PROJECT PROMISE NAMED WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD NATIONAL ORGANIZER FOR THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
10 ABC Queen Street
Christiansted, VI 00820
For Immediate Release
ST. CROIX, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, (November 10, 2026)— Project Promise has been appointed the National Organizer for the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) in the U.S. Virgin Islands, creating new opportunities to expand robotics and STEM education throughout the territory.
In this role, Project Promise will help establish robotics teams across the U.S. Virgin Islands, train educators, provide essential robotics equipment, and host a national robotics competition in the territory. “We are honored to receive this designation and excited about what it means for young people across the U.S. Virgin Islands,” said Project Promise’s Executive Director, Resa O’Reilly Shearn. “As the territory’s National Organizer, we can connect more students and educators with the tools, training, and opportunities they need to explore robotics, strengthen STEM skills, and compete on a global stage, O’Reilly Shearn continued.”
Project Promise invites schools, youth programs, community organizations, and other interested groups throughout the territory to join the initiative by forming robotics teams. Project Promise Coach and Trainer, Francisco Reyes Jr. shared, “The initiative will give young people more opportunities to build skills in robotics, problem-solving, teamwork, creativity, and innovation. It will also equip educators with the training and resources needed to deliver effective robotics programming.” Schools and organizations interested in starting a World Robot Olympiad team are encouraged to contact Project Promise for information about team formation, training, available resources, and other ways to get involved.
This appointment builds on Project Promise’s expanding robotics program. Over the past year, the organization has engaged students in its after-school Robotics Club. These students will compete in the WRO International Competition in December, marking the U.S. Virgin Islands’ first appearance at the World Robot Olympiad. To support this inaugural initiative or Team USVI’s milestone participation, contact Project Promise at 340-513-0446.
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ABOUT WORLD ROBOT OLYMPIAD
The World Robot Olympiad (WRO) is a global robotics competition for young people. First held in 2004 in Singapore, it now attracts more than 70,000 students from more than 95 countries. The competition consists of 4 different categories: RoboMission, RoboSports, Future Innovators, and Future Engineers.
ABOUT PROJECT PROMISE
10 ABC Queen Street
Christiansted, VI 00820
Project Promise is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk youth on St. Croix by providing empowerment initiatives, cultural programs, and family services. To learn more about Project Promise, please visit their website at www.projectpromisevi.com
