Technology can create richer learning environments and improve learning outcomes, but not all students are equally benefiting from these advances.
To help more children reach their full potential, Google.org is supporting Learning Equality, a nonprofit organization building educational software for communities with low internet connectivity. Its work in Sacatepéquez, Guatemala, is giving more children a chance to get a better education.
It's all part of Google.org's global education initiative which is investing $50 million over the next two years to support nonprofits who are building tech-based learning solutions.
Learn more at www.google.org/closing-the-education-gap/
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https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/japan Technology can solve some of the world's most pressing problems, and we're eager to back innovators who are exploring new ways to make a big impact. We invited nonprofits in Japan to share their most innovative ideas for making a better world, faster. Your vote and our panel of judges determined the four winners of a ¥50 million grant. One of these winners received the Women Will Award, recognizing an innovative idea to empower women in Japan. Six additional finalists received ¥25 million. All ten organizations will also receive mentoring and technical support from Google and partners.
https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/australia2014 We are supporting Australia's most innovative nonprofits that use technology to solve our greatest challenges. Hundreds of nonprofits told us how they would change a life, transform a community and make a better world, faster. Your vote and our panel of judges determined the winners. Four non-profits each received a $500,000 grant to realise their vision. Six additional finalists received $250,000. All ten organizations will also receive mentoring and technical support from Google.
https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/bayarea2014 The Google Impact Challenge: Bay Area invited nonprofits to share their most innovative ideas for making our communities an even better place to live. A panel of advisors helped review their submissions, and the public voted for the winners. The top four winners received a $500,000 grant and support from Google volunteers and partners. In total, 25 organizations received $5 million in grant funding to help create a better Bay Area.
https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/brazil2014 We invited Brazilian nonprofits to tell us how they would use technology, innovation and Google's support to tackle the world's toughest problems. Four nonprofits including Conservacao International, Instituto Zero A Seis, Meu Rio and, the fan favorite, as voted by the public, Instituto Geledes, received 1 million BRL and assistance from Google to make their projects a reality.
https://impactchallenge.withgoogle.com/india2013 The Google Impact Challenge in India encouraged Indian nonprofits to share how they would use tech innovation and Google support to improve India and the world. Launched in August 2013, the public selected Social Awareness, Newer Alternatives (SANA) to receive an Rs 3 crore (approximately $500,000) grant. On October 31, the 10 finalists pitched to a judging panel and Agastya, Digital Green Trust, and Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy were also selected as winners.