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Global VC Firm Learn Capital Leads USD $16.5 Million Round in Bengaluru-Based Edtech Teachmint
The year-old company competes with startups like Teacherr, ODA Class, eduZilla, SkoolApp, and Classplus among others.
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- Education
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- edtech, impact investing, startups
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G7 to Boost Girls’ Education and Women’s Employment in Recovery From COVID-19 Pandemic
G7 Foreign & Development Ministers to commit $15 billion to help women in developing countries to access jobs and build businesses.
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- Coronavirus, Education
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- gender equality
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Ethiopia Overhauls Its Education System With IOHK Blockchain Partnership
Global blockchain research and development company IOHK has announced a unique partnership with the government of Ethiopia.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- blockchain, digital identity, edtech
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Kenya’s Kidato Raises $1.4 Million to Take Quality and Affordable Education Across Africa
Kidato is an edtech startup that brings education to students in the comfort of their homes using an online platform built around Zoom.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Leveraging Tech During the Pandemic: How Apps Can Protect Lives in Developing Countries
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, vulnerable communities in many developing countries are dealing with a lack of accurate information about the virus – and facing the broader challenge of limited healthcare access. Bowen Khong at ForexToStock profiles some organizations that have responded to these challenges with innovative, healthcare-focused apps. He explores how these apps are fighting misinformation and connecting people in hard-hit communities to the care they need, and explains why impact investors should keep a close eye on these health tech solutions.
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- Coronavirus, Education, Health Care, Technology
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Education Crisis in South Asia: COVID to Cause $1 Trillion Losses
The prolonged closure of schools is causing an education crisis that may cost Bangladesh and other South Asian countries over $1 trillion in lost earnings in the long run, according to a World Bank report.
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- Coronavirus, Education
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- South Asia
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Indian Career Discovery EdTech Firm Banks $3.5 Million in Pre-Series A Money
India-based career discovery platform Uable said it has secured US$3.5 million in pre-series A money in a round led by JAFCO (Japan Associated Finance Co) Asia and Chiratae Ventures.
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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- edtech
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Innovative Philanthropy: Why Charitable Giving in Global Education Is Good Business
The business community is increasingly aware of its social responsibility and the impact of its charitable giving — and this shift is influencing how it interacts with the philanthropic sector. Kingsley Pungong of Rainbow Sports Global shares the changes he's seen as a long-term entrepreneur and philanthropist, and explores how innovative new giving models can benefit both recipients and donors. As a case in point, he explains how his recent donations in support of global childhood education will improve his business dealings and make a strong social impact.
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- Education, Investing, Transportation
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- corporations, philanthropy
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