Application open for the Social Shifters Global Education Challenge ($10,000 funding)
The Fitch Group x Social Shifters Global Education Challenge aims to address the issue of education deprivation among children worldwide. According to UNESCO, an estimated 244 million children are unable to access education due to various social, economic, and cultural factors.
Our Shared Education Challenge
Education is not just a privilege but a fundamental human right that empowers individuals to improve their socio-economic status and break free from the cycle of poverty. Shockingly, there are currently 244 million children and young people who are not enrolled in schools, and approximately 70% of 10-year-olds struggle to comprehend basic written text. This crisis in education is perpetuated by high levels of poverty, exclusion, and gender inequality, which hinder millions of individuals from acquiring knowledge.
Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the existing disparities in education access and quality. It has also led to increased insecurity due to violence, armed conflicts, natural disasters, and the erosion of women’s rights. In light of these challenges, it is crucial to reimagine education and develop innovative solutions that cater to the diverse needs of children and young people worldwide.
Providing Universal Access to QUALITY EDUCATION
The Global Education Challenge, organized by the Fitch Group and Social Shifters, seeks to identify and support groundbreaking ideas, projects, and business solutions that promote equal access to free and high-quality education for all. We are particularly interested in innovative approaches that:
- 1. WIDEN ACCESS TO BASIC MATHEMATICS AND LITERACY SKILLS
- 2. PROMOTE FINANCIAL INCLUSION THROUGH EDUCATION
- 3. DELIVER EDUCATION TO REMOTE AND RURAL COMMUNITIES
- 4. ELIMINATE GENDER DISPARITIES IN EDUCATION.
- 5. We are looking for lasting solutions that can be delivered on an ever-increasing scale, and which can be replicated in different geographies.
WHY TAKE PART?
- Lead the Change
- Move forward
- Get funded
Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Requirement: The program is open to individuals between the ages of 18 and 30, regardless of their nationality or location.
2. Idea, Project, or Business Solution: Applicants must have a unique idea, project, or business solution, regardless of its stage of development. Whether it’s just an initial concept or a fully operational venture, all ideas are welcome.
3. Scalability and Replicability: The program seeks innovative solutions that have the potential to be implemented on a larger scale and replicated in various geographical locations. The focus is on finding lasting solutions that can make a significant impact globally.
Please note that these eligibility criteria are designed to ensure a diverse pool of applicants and encourage the submission of ideas that can create a lasting positive change.
Other benefits
- Gain valuable insights from fellow young leaders and entrepreneurs.
- Depart from the program equipped with fresh perspectives, self-assurance, and valuable connections.
- In addition to assisting you in refining your submission, get exclusive post-program support opportunities
- Participate in a competition for numerous grant awards, with a maximum value of $10,000 USD, to finance projects that enhance lives, empower communities, and safeguard the environment!
Application
- To learn more and for details visit the official website
- For the judging criteria see the details here
- For the program guidelines visit the site
- Deadline July 31, 2024
