The curse of illiteracy is that it is largely invisible. But its impact is global and devastating. If you see inequality and poverty, you’re seeing the impact of illiteracy.
Kate JamesApril 12, 2018
In Brazil, corruption and scandal are pervasive. This education company is developing the next generation of readers that can make informed decisions.
Brittany LaneAugust 1, 2017
Language teaching occurs globally, but many students don’t really learn how to speak. In India, multilingualism is effortless. Karadi Path figured out why.
Brittany LaneJuly 27, 2017
One billion people, or 15% of the world’s population, experience some form of disability. Social exclusion is the norm. This company wants to prevent that.
Brittany LaneJuly 23, 2017
In Uganda, where nearly three-quarters of families can’t afford to purchase sanitary protection for their daughters, AFRIpads exists to deliver dignity and help keep girls in school.
Brittany LaneJuly 21, 2017
Every year, 11M Americans cycle through jail, costing the U.S. billions. Yet over half return soon after being released. Edovo is stopping this revolving door.
Brittany LaneJuly 19, 2017
440 million kids in Sub-Saharan Africa stand to miss out on opportunities for a quality education. Ubongo wants to rewrite that story – using entertainment.
Brittany LaneJuly 17, 2017
In the UK, there’s only 1 speech and language therapist for every 4,765 members of the population. In Zambia it's 1 in 6M. Iris Speaks wants to change that.
Brittany LaneJuly 14, 2017
Switching from kerosene to solar energy allows families to earn more income, pollute less, and help their children study more. Angaza makes the switch affordable.
Brittany LaneJuly 12, 2017
The world needs almost 69M new teachers to provide quality, universal primary & secondary education by 2030. Guru-G created a gamified app to help teachers everywhere.
Brittany LaneJuly 10, 2017
This startup's platform is tackling the literacy problem in Brazil by fostering reading comprehension and engagement among elementary school students.
Cecily MauranJanuary 4, 2017
We started 2016 at Unreasonable Group with a few hundred thousand dollars in debt and no way to make payroll by the end of Q1. We've come a long way.
Daniel EpsteinDecember 29, 2016
This entrepreneur immediately saw the potential of the iPad's size to help those with learning disabilities. So, she created an app that could help millions.
Cecily MauranDecember 28, 2016
While some educational tech companies try to directly engage with learners, Guru-G, a gamified teaching app, focuses on empowering the teacher instead.
Cecily MauranDecember 8, 2016
In today's world, digital literacy is key. This startup aims to provide all Africans with access to reliable, inspiring, and educational digital content.
Brittany LaneDecember 5, 2016
Micronutrient deficiency is a debilitating issue in East Africa, especially for children who are too hungry to go to school or concentrate in class. Edom is a fortified flour with vital micronutrients that ensures that children are healthy and thrive academically.
Cecily MauranNovember 7, 2016
Despite high enrollment rates, the majority of East African students aren’t learning basic literacy skills within their first few years of education. This company is changing that — through entertainment.
Brittany LaneOctober 7, 2016