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Meet Rouble Nagi, winner of the 10th Global Teacher Prize!
We are absolutely delighted to introduce the GEMS Education 2026 Global Teacher Prize Winner, Rouble Nagi! Indian teacher Rouble Nagi , who transforms neglected and broken walls into large-scale, interactive murals that teach everything from literacy and numeracy to hygiene and environmental awareness, has been named the winner of the $1 million GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize 2026 , an initiative of the Varkey Foundation, organised in collaboration with UNESCO. Rouble, w
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Varkey Foundation partners with the King's Trust Group
Varkey Foundation partners with the King's Trust Group The Varkey Foundation is delighted to announce that it has partnered with the...
Oct 1, 20252 min read
Announcing the $1 Million Global Schools Prize, launched to reimagine the future of education.
The Varkey Foundation, in collaboration with UNESCO, has unveiled the Global Schools Prize, a landmark US$1 million award that celebrates the world’s most innovative and impactful schools. For the first time, entire schools, not just teachers or students, will be recognised on a global stage for reimagining education to meet the challenges of tomorrow. From AI transformation and sustainability to peacebuilding and teacher development, the prize will highlight bold initiatives
Sep 10, 20251 min read
Announcing the Top 10 Global Student Prize 2025 Finalists!
Congratulations to the Top 10 Finalists for the Chegg.org Global Student Prize 2025 This award, now in its fifth year, recognises the...
Sep 3, 20253 min read
Meet our 2025 Global Student Prize Top 50 Finalists!
We are thrilled to introduce the 2025 Global Student Prize Top 50 Finalists! Applications and nominations for this year’s Chegg.org ...
Aug 7, 20251 min read
Pope Francis: A Guiding Voice for a Better World
Honouring a leader who championed education, uplifted the marginalized, and inspired our global community. The Varkey Foundation, under...
Aug 7, 20251 min read
Satyam Mishra presented with the 2025 Phyllis Strimling Award
In a powerful moment at this year’s Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation, Satyam Mishra , a 2021 finalist for the Global...
Aug 6, 20252 min read
New Audiovisual Series Highlights Latin American Teachers Building Life Skills in Classrooms
Teachers Marcela Enríquez Aravena from Chile, Alexander Rubio Álvarez from Colombia, Diana Rubio from Mexico, Gisela Gómez from Argentina...
Aug 6, 20251 min read
Saudi Arabia Introduces Mandatory Pre-Service Training for Aspiring Teachers
Saudi Arabia launches a compulsory teacher training program to boost educator quality and align with global standards as part of its...
Aug 6, 20251 min read
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