Yidan Prize

UNESCO reports that we need 44 million teachers by 2030 to achieve the SDGs. But besides hiring more teachers, it’s also crucial that we retain quality teachers. And that means making sure they’re motivated, supported, and well-trained. At our upcoming summit on 9 Dec, we’ll explore how to rise to the occasion in a resilient educators panel moderated by Liz Willen editor-in-chief of The Hechinger Report. We’ll be joined by an inspiring group of teachers, policymakers, and strategists, including: Angele Law, Director of Strategy & Programs, CATALYST Education Lab (CEL) Lauren Minnie, English Teacher, Yew Chung International School Hon Adrian Piccoli, former New South Wales (Australia) Minister for Education Dr Dennis SINYOLO, Regional Director for Africa, Education International Africa Interested? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gr5Zs-eV #YidanPrizeSummit #YidanPrize #FutureProofEducation

A changing world needs education to change alongside it. Amid climate change and rapid technological advancements, how can we stay one step ahead and keep thriving? It’s all about resilience: nurturing resilient learners, supporting resilient educators, and building resilient systems. Ahead of the 2024 #YidanPrizeSummit on 9 December, brush up on what resilience means in the context of education: https://lnkd.in/gvnQ3i8t #YidanPrize #Resilience #EducationResilience #FutureProofEducation

If we know one thing about the future of education, it’s that change is inevitable — so it’s crucial to stay one step ahead. Join our 2024 Yidan Prize Summit on 9 Dec, where some of the brightest minds in the field will discuss the essential role of resilience in education. The day will kick off with remarks from our founder, Dr Charles CHEN Yidan, an opening keynote from Alicia Herbert, the FCDO’s Director of Education, Gender and Equality, and end with thoughts from Lucy Lake, our Director of Global Engagement. Along the way, we’ll hear from policymakers and practitioners from around the world, enjoy fireside chats with our 2024 laureates, and learn how to foster resilience among learners, teachers, and educational systems alike. Register to join us online: https://lnkd.in/gwDmy9dr #YidanPrize #FutureProofEducation #YidanPrizeSummit

“There are these moments where you think that you can do nothing about what’s happening around you when things are unfair or [there is] injustice. But…advocacy that you do, maybe sometimes even simpler actions that you do, can make a huge change in a person’s life.” Marwa Zahr, Implementation and Practitioner Lead — Can’t Wait to Learn, War Child Alliance Marwa joined her colleagues Mark Jordans and Luke Stannard, who make up our 2024 Education Development laureates team, for a round of quickfire questions with us. They shared their takes on the future of education and motivations behind what they do. Learn more about their work and the ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ intervention: https://lnkd.in/gx8qGjvA #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement War Child Nederland

“All the benefits of education from your personal empowerment to better health … makes me hopeful for the world.” We asked Wolfgang Lutz, a demographer and our 2024 Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate, some rapid-fire questions. Learn what’s his favorite part about his job, what advice he would share with fellow researchers, and more. Get to know his work, too: https://lnkd.in/ghifA-UU #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Austrian Academy of Sciences Universität Wien

Uncover 3 key aspects of the intervention that helps to close the education gap for over 205,000 children in conflict-affected areas through digital technology. Over the past decade, War Child Alliance’s evidence-based intervention ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ has used digital games to transform learning for the most marginalized children. Collaboration is a key factor in their success: from developing the platform to working with local stakeholders, working together ensures cultural relevance and program sustainability so education reaches the most remote places. Learn more about our 2024 Education Development laureates — who are part of the team behind the intervention: https://lnkd.in/gX77KhjB #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement War Child Nederland

We’re thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2025 Yidan Prize are officially open! The Yidan Prize Foundation is dedicated to transforming the world through education — and education throughout the world. We award two prestigious prizes each year to changemakers who are shaping the future through education research or education development. Each year, we award our laureates HK$30 million (US$3.8 million), which includes an unrestricted project fund to scale their impactful work. You can nominate individuals, teams (up to three), or even yourself for this incredible opportunity. Discover more about how to submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/gn26TsBt #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeNominations #ChampioningChangemakers

Click to discover 3 things about the work of our 2024 Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate, Wolfgang Lutz. His demographic modeling has become the blueprint for global projections, providing a statistical picture of the benefits of education in areas such as public health, economic growth, and gender equity. Read on to see how his research helps us achieve a better and brighter future: https://lnkd.in/gD2vBd4Q #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Austrian Academy of Sciences Universität Wien | University of Vienna

Co-creation is the cornerstone of effective learning. That’s why our independent Judging Committee was pleased to see that the team behind ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ at War Child Alliance works alongside children and teachers in the regions they serve. “Perhaps most importantly,” Dorothy Gordon, head of our Yidan Prize for Education development judging panel, says of our 2024 laureates Mark Jordans, Marwa Zahr, and Luke Stannard, “they’re working very closely in partnership with local authorities and ministries of education to make sure that the educational offering is actually aligned to the national curriculum.” It’s these “feedback loops,” Dorothy explains, that make Can’t Wait to Learn a truly “winning solution.” Through the power of co-creation, students in conflict-affected regions around the world are able to build fundamental literacy and math skills with digital games. Hear more from Dorothy about this year’s laureates: https://lnkd.in/gMwS9S3b #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement

The United Nations reports that nearly 120 million girls are out of school globally. We’re proud to support CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, an organization seeking to change that for millions of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa. CAMFED’s work is rooted in the understanding that girls’ education has a ripple effect. When you educate a girl, you educate: The leader she’ll become: CAMFED has helped over 7 million children attend school in Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, including 2.2 million girls at secondary school. Around 95% of girls supported by the organization say they feel more prepared to shape and attain their life goals. The next generation of changemakers: The CAMFED Association is a network of first-gen graduates who are addressing key issues in their communities like poverty and child marriage as educators, leaders, and advocates. The planet: Girls’ education has been found to have a disproportionate impact on major global challenges, such as climate change and social justice concerns. 11 October is the International Day of the Girl Child. Let’s celebrate by reflecting on the powerful impact of girls’ education for schools, communities, and tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more about CAMFED: https://lnkd.in/gVTYNZiF #IntlDayoftheGirlChild #GirlsDay #DayoftheGirl Photo credits: CAMFED/Chris Loades