The Vision Behind the STEM to Summit Program

STEM to Summit combines STEM education, leadership development, and sport-based learning to challenge students from underprivileged communities to solve real-world problems while working across cultures and disciplines. 

The Continuation of the STEM to Summit Program 

In early 2026, YULF partnered with FIRST Global, Everest Judo, and Cornell University to launch the program’s first pilot project in Nepal. The team helped establish a hands-on STEM program at the Hillary School in Khumjung, developed technologies designed for extreme environments, and tested those technologies during an expedition to Mount Everest.  

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What Your Support Makes Possible

Your donation to YULF's Global Judo Fund will directly support the 

  • coordination and management of international travel and overland transport.  

  • organization of the journey.  

  • planning and execution of STEM & Judo outreach stops (training sessions, equipment distribution, school coordination). 

  • field coordination of a support team (driver/navigation, logistics coordination, documentation). 

  • management of accommodation, food, equipment, transport, and local permissions. 

  • documentation of the mission for reporting and educational purposes. 

Program Goals

YULF aims to grow the STEM to Summit into a global program, by connecting judoka and students from around the world through collaborative projects that develop leadership and technical skills while bringing opportunities to underserved communities. 

Make a donation

Make an impact! Every dollar donated helps expand the STEM to Summit program, bringing STEM education and judo to underserved communities around the world.

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Important Notes:

  • Check Donations: Make checks payable to Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation and note "Nkoroi Judo Club Program" in the memo line. The mailing address is:
    333 W. Santa Clara Street, Ste. 800
    San Jose, CA 95113

  • All donations are processed through the Yosh Uchida Legacy Foundation (YULF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

  • Contributions will support initiatives aligned with the Nkoroi Judo Club Program’s goals, such as training programs, competitions, and community development.

  • Donations are not used for activities within the U.S., in compliance with grant guidelines.

  • All donors will receive an acknowledgment letter for tax purposes.