The top 50 shortlist for the GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize has been announced today. They were selected from over 5,000 nominations and applications from 139 countries around the world.  Now in its 10th year, the $1 million Global Teacher Prize is the largest prize of its kind. It was set up to recognise one exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession as well as to shine a spotlight on the important role teachers play in society. By un

The Varkey Foundation is delighted to announce that we are partnering with global content creator MrBeast (also known as Jimmy Donaldson), to launch the "1 Billion Acts of Kindness" campaign, the largest global social movement led by content creators with the aim of promoting a culture of kind and socially impactful content. The campaign is also supported by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI).   The campaign will launch on 7 November 2025, with MrBeast

Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025 This award, now in its fifth year, recognises the...

We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Global Student Prize Top 50 Finalists! Applications and nominations for this year’s Chegg.org ...

Honouring a leader who championed education, uplifted the marginalized, and inspired our global community. The Varkey Foundation, under...