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Heroes USA

6. March 2024

Meet the Generous Lady Who Gave Away $1 Billion to Cover Tuition… Forever

American philanthropist and retired professor Dr. Ruth Gottesman has donated $1 billion to a medical school in the Bronx, New York’s poorest borough, to cover tuition for all students for perpetuity.

Society

Society India

3. March 2024

More Women Gain Access to Higher Education Here

The latest survey on higher education in India shows a significant increase in female enrollment, most notably in historically disadvantaged communities, a sign that women have managed to carve a greater place for themselves.

Society

School children during break in Tanzania

Society Tanzania

27. February 2024

Illiterate Adults Across the Nation Are Finally Learning How to Read!

Thanks to effective government-led initiatives encouraging reading ability nationwide, the adult literacy rate has significantly dropped in Tanzania over the past decades.

Society

Society The Seychelles

16. February 2024

2024: The Year of Education Across This Continent

2024 has been declared the Year of Education in Africa, and The Seychelles is leading the way.

Society

Portrait of schoolgirl drawing at the school library and laughing

Society The World

5. December 2023

Tens of Millions More Educated Girls Than a Short Decade Ago

The latest UNESCO report reveals that 50 million more girls are in school globally when compared to 2015.

Society

People stand in front of a maternity unit during the

Society The World

21. November 2023

Global Inequality Is Not Trending

Over the years, the world has unequivocally become more equal with positive long-term trends regarding a large variety of key metrics such as average income, rates of educational attainment, and internet access, especially in less developed countries.

Society

Teacher and students working in science room

Society South Africa

15. November 2023

Better Education Means Less Dropouts (Look at the Numbers!)

According to South Africa's 2022 National Census, there are overall fewer school dropouts and more students completing secondary schooling when compared to previous decades.

Society

Society Eastern and Southern Africa

11. November 2023

Millions of Young Ladies to Get a Boost in Education, Employment and More

A newly approved program will facilitate access to education and economic empowerment opportunities for girls and young women all across Eastern and Southern Africa.

Society

Society The World

3. November 2023

Low-Income Countries Boost Education for the Sake of Everyone’s Future

In lower-income countries, there has been an increase in government spending on education at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, helping children have access to their fundamental human rights.

Society

Society Nigeria

25. October 2023

Millions More Girls Are Getting Access to Education Here

Nigeria is expanding its education program to reach over eight and a half million girls. “A larger number of vulnerable girls will be reached in 18 states providing digital skills, a more conducive learning environment, and life skills, towards seeing over 8.6 million girls completing their…