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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BOCA HELPING HANDS

Boca Helping Hands provides food, medical and financial assistance to meet basic human needs as well as education, job training and guidance to create self-sufficiency.

BOCA RATON, Florida

Judson University

Judson is an evangelical Christian university that represents the Church at work in higher education, equipping students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world.

Elgin, Illinois

INDEGO AFRICA

We are a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to empowering women in Rwanda through access to markets and educations. We partner with more than 850 female artisans to design and sell beautifully handcrafted products around the world. The artisans earn fair-trade, sustainable income for their products which enables them to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. We then pool the profits from product sales, along with grants and donations, to fund business education programs for the women who handcraft our products.

New York, New York

What Will the Neighbors Say

What Will the Neighbors Say? is an investigative theatre company that provokes questions through untold stories. Led by a collaborative cohort of international artists, the Neighbors present overlooked social, cultural and historical narratives that challenge the audience to reflect on the current moment. Through a combination of original plays, arts education workshops and dynamic community gatherings, the troupe incites rowdy and rigorous debate at the theatre and throughout the Neighborhood.

Tender Grassroots

To End the cycle of Povery.

Royersford, Pennsylvania

Operation Kringle

Inspired by the spirit of Kris Kringle, Operation Kringle is a nonprofit organization that embodies, celebrates, and encourages simple acts of kindness all year long. We harness the power of generosity to spark joy among people facing hardship and to offer gratitude to those serving others.

BOYS AND GIRLS COUNTRY OF HOUSTON INC

Boys and Girls Country is a home for children whose families are in crisis. Located 35 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Boys and Girls Country can accommodate 88 children ages 5 to 18. Children live on campus in cottages with trained Teaching Parents and attend public schools.

Hockley, Texas

Starfall Education Foundation

Starfall Education Foundation is a publicly supported nonprofit organization, 501(c)(3). We create free and low-cost experiences whereby children can successfully learn through exploration. On the Starfall website and in Starfall classrooms, children have fun while learning in an environment of collaboration, wonderment, and play. We teach through positive reinforcement to ensure children become confident, intrinsically motivated, and successful.

Boulder, Colorado

Cooperative For Education

Breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Katy Lions Foundation

Through various initiatives and projects, we strive to address the needs of our community and improve the lives of those in need while being intentional in our efforts to include all people and their diverse backgrounds or situations. Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to support causes related to childhood cancer, diabetes, disaster relief, the environment, humanitarian endeavors, reducing hunger, vision, youth, and social welfare. Join us in our mission to create a better future for our neighbors.

Katy, Texas

Village Help for South Sudan

Village Help for South Sudan is committed to support and enable the education and opportunity initiatives villagers themselves define and carry out based on their own local needs.

Cambridge, Massachusetts