… results in EduApp4Syria Prize.
- Blog // July 21, 2022
Six innovators discuss challenges and insights around implementing EdTech solutions to increase reading outcomes for hard-to-reach learners
An interview with innovators who participated in a consultation ACR GCD co-hosted with the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report - Blog // June 20, 2022
Shifting perspectives on using communication devices as learning tools can increase access to education and support learning in low resource contexts
Using devices like smartphones as learning tools can be a low-cost, high impact method of increasing access to education, especially for hard-to-reach learners - News Byte // March 16, 2022
Solutions and resources to keep children reading during the Ukraine crisis
Free tools available for immediate use and additional resources to help implement education in emergency settings - Blog // March 16, 2022
Recent World Bank study provides compelling evidence that EdTech has big impact on literacy, improving reading outcomes within days
Five day intervention included cell phones preloaded with Global Digital Library and Feed the Monster, two EdTech solutions developed with ACR GCD support and funding - Blog // March 7, 2022
Using EdTech to break down barriers to literacy for girls
USAID, World Vision and the Australian Government are partnering to advance EdTech to increase literacy for all children - Blog // February 18, 2022
Using EdTech to advance learning in languages children use and understand
EdTech can accelerate efforts to help children learn to read in their own language, but it must be guided by inclusion and equity - Blog // January 21, 2022
Changing the course of education through EdTech solutions to increase literacy for marginalized children in low-resource contexts
Leveraging open-source, scalable and inclusive innovation and technology can help children learn to read, escape poverty and complete school. - News Byte // December 17, 2021
Celebrate World Arabic Language Day by sharing EdTech tools and books to increase literacy
Help us raise awareness of these tools and other opportunities to implement EdTech solutions to improve reading outcomes for marginalized children in low-resource contexts. - Blog // December 16, 2021
How EdTech solutions can fill gaps and address barriers to literacy for refugee and migrant children
Learn about and access free education technology tools, solutions and guidance for increasing reading outcomes for children in crisis contexts. - News Byte // December 10, 2021
Be part of the solution in assuring every child has access to education on Human Rights Day 2021
Education is a human right, and the ability to read plays a crucial role in the ability to complete education. Yet millions of children across the globe are waiting to learn read. - Blog // March 13, 2020
Nine global EdTech solutions to support out-of-school children during the Coronavirus outbreak
ACR GCD-funded innovations available in multiple languages and across variety of devices to support early-grade literacy. - Blog // January 29, 2020
Adapting open source solutions to unlock literacy for more children
All Children Reading’s investment in open source Arabic literacy app yields dozens of translations by nonprofit Curious Learning. EduApp4Syria Prize
Building out-of-school Syrian refugee children’s foundational literacy and psychosocial wellbeing through gaming appsAdapting Open Source Solutions to Unlock Literacy for More Children
Learn from the ACR GCD and Curious Learning how to select and adapt open source literacy apps to improve child literacy in low-resource contexts.Digital games to educate refugee kids are winners
When Video Games Without Borders launched ‘Antura and The Letters’ in response to the EduApp4Syria call, the team did not imagine the success that would come their way.Here are 25 of the most innovative new projects using tech to help refugees and NGOs
The Techfugees Global Challenges Competition showcases projects responding to the needs of displaced populations and building technological products or services for them.Apps Factory
An innovative smartphone game that helps Syrian children learn foundational Arabic and improves psychosocial well-beingCompetition
EduApp4Syria Prize
Amount Awarded
$650,000 (innovative tender)
Winner Status
Winner
Cologne Game Lab
Antura and the Letters app builds foundational literacy skills in Arabic and improves psychosocial well-being for Syrian children who are out of school or struggling in school.Competition
EduApp4Syria Prize
Amount Awarded
$650,000 (innovative tender)
Winner Status
Winner
Creative Associates International
Katkooti, a smartphone application that offers literacy and psychosocial support to displaced childrenCompetition
EduApp4Syria Prize
Amount Awarded
$60,000 (innovative tender)
Winner Status
Runner-up