Education is a powerful tool that can transform lives and communities, and there have been many positive developments in education worldwide. According to UNESCO, the number of children out of school has declined from 60 million in 2000 to 258 million in 2018, with more children than ever before gaining access to primary and secondary education. In addition, there has been a significant increase in the number of girls receiving education, with the gender gap in primary education almost closed in many countries. The quality of education is also improving, with many countries investing in teacher training and curriculum development to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern world. The digital revolution has also opened up new opportunities for education, with online learning platforms and educational resources making education more accessible and flexible. These positive trends indicate that education is becoming increasingly accessible and equitable, and that there is a growing recognition of the importance of education in promoting individual and societal development.

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UMANO

At Umano, we seek to explore the concept of driving sustainable change through empathy. We believe it is only through empathy that we can truly learn to love others, become compassionate to animals and respectful to our planet.

Torrance, California

THE HOPE VENTURE

We’re on an adventure to bring hope and dignity to the most disadvantaged people in the world.

Lincoln, Nebraska

Orang Utan Republik Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the Orang Utan Republik Foundation (OURF) is to save the orangutans of Indonesia through conservation education, outreach initiatives, and innovative collaborative programs that inspire and call people to action. We expanded our mission in 2016 as OURF became the US chapter of The Orangutan Project, enabling us to embrace a much larger portfolio of projects that aim to save orangutans and their habitat.

Santa Monica, California

JIMMY MCDANIELS FOUNDATION INC

The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to supporting higher educational opportunities for minority instrumental musicians and raising awareness of the unselfish contributions to the history of American music. Founded in the memory of musician James “Jimmy” McDaniels, the mission of The Jimmy McDaniels Foundation is to encourage minority instrumental musicians who reside in Indianapolis, Indiana and Birmingham, Alabama and to provide educational grants that will inspire recipients to enrich their communities and music profession.

Fairfax, Virginia

Hoste Hainse USA

Sustainable community development through education.

Oakton, Virginia

Moxxie Mentoring Foundation

To support and foster the career advancement and leadership development of women in every stage of their careers.

Janyaa

Janyaa’s vision is to uplift globally underserved communities through experiential learnings in math and science – empowering a community of problem solvers. To enable under-privileged children in applying math and science to their daily lives, through experiential learning

Fremont, California

Science Club for Girls, Inc.

Founded in 1994, Science Club for Girls is a registered 501(c)3 organization that fosters excitement, confidence, and literacy in STEM for girls and young women from underrepresented communities with free, experiential community-based programs. UPDATE

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Choices Resource Ctr

Our mission is to be an advocate for the sanctity of human life, providing spiritual, physical, and emotional resources to women and men facing unplanned pregnancies and related issues while sharing the love of Jesus Christ.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Project WET Foundation

Project WET: Water Education Today. Advancing water education to understand global challenges and inspire local solutions.

Bozeman, Montana

ART CREATION FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN INC

rt Creation Foundation for Children (ACFFC), is an arts based non-profit organization created for the personal growth, empowerment, and education of children in need in Jacmel, Haiti. The ACFFC provides art instruction, tutoring, medical care, daily food and water, and educational expenses for students in the program. ACFFC is a pacifist, apolitical, non-governmental organization with no religious organization affiliations.

Atlantis, Florida