You are reading this because you can . . . yet over a billion people in the world cannot.
Nearly 2 billion people in the world are functionally illiterate, and another billion are barely so. The consequences are devastating, for individuals, communities, and the world, with illiteracy strongly linked to poverty, poor health, and crime.
Solving the illiteracy crisis, one child at a time
Since 2016, Teach the World Foundation has pioneered a groundbreaking, simple, and cost-effective solution to empower children with functional literacy and numeracy skills from kindergarten to grade 5.
We’re making a difference in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Malawi, transforming lives . . . watch this video to see how.
2 Billion
Illiterate people in the world
263 Million
Out of school children, globally
44 Million
New teachers necessary to close the literacy gap, using the traditional method
We deliver life-changing impact. Today.
80% of the population in poor countries experiences learning poverty. The primary causes are a dire shortage of schools and teachers, as well as poor quality instruction in existing schools.
Leveraging digital technology, Teach the World’s solutions work around these constraints by using best-in-class digital education games, delivered via tablet or smartphone, to offer an engaging and interactive way for students to learn. Not only is our approach rapidly deployable and cost-effective in the most resource-constrained places in the world, but it also outperforms traditional schooling in areas where access to quality education is scarce.
Over 10,000 lives changed so far
Teach the World is currently on the ground with 82 programs operating in 3 countries with some of the highest illiteracy rates in the world, currently serving 11,000 students and counting.
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Stories of Impact
Meet some of our inspiring learners
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Sanjana
Sanjana's educational journey took a harsh turn when bullying by her classmates forced her to leave traditional school. Her self-confidence was shattered, and her dreams seemed out of reach. However, everything changed when a Teach the World MicroSchool opened in her community, offering her a chance to continue her education in a warm and supportive environment.
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Sohail
When Sohail’s father suddenly passed away, his family’s future felt uncertain. At just 12, he found himself working in his uncle’s mechanic shop in Karachi, without access to education. Everything changed when his mother discovered a nearby MicroSchool and enrolled him, reigniting his dreams and giving him hope for a brighter future.
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Rukhsana
In the wake of the devastating Balochistan floods of 2010, Rukhsana's world was turned upside down. Her family lost everything and was forced to seek refuge in Karachi, settling in an impoverished area. At 14, she had never set foot in a classroom, was struggling to learn Urdu and felt isolated in her new community, until she joined our first MicroSchool.
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Waqar
For Waqar, a bright 11-year-old from a Sindhi-speaking household, the barrier of language made getting an education seem out of reach. Unable to communicate in Urdu, the primary language of instruction, his educational prospects appeared dim. Everything changed in March of 2021 when Waqar joined the Teach the World Foundation MicroSchool.
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Zulfa
For Zulfa, the dream of education seemed out of reach. Her parents couldn’t afford school fees, leaving this bright young girl, full of curiosity, without an outlet for her intellectual potential. But when a Teach the World MicroSchool opened in her village, everything changed. Now, with access to quality learning, Zulfa is thriving, proving that with the right tools, any dream is possible.
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