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- Begin With Books
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize
- Big Ideas@Berkeley 2015/16 Prize
- Book Boost: Access for All Challenge
- EduApp4Syria Prize
- Enabling Writers Prize
- Grant Competition 2011
- Grant Competition 2014
- Leaders for Literacy
- No Lost Generation Summit Tech Prize
- Ready2Read Challenge
- Sign On For Literacy Prize
- Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize
- Tracking & Tracing Books Prize
- UnrestrICTed Challenge
… results in Books in Underserved Languages.


ACR GCD Release Comprehensive Report on Grand Challenge to Advance EdTech to Enhance Global Literacy for Children
The report gives in-depth overview of the 12-year Grand Challenge strategies and outcomes in advancing EdTech to increase reading outcomes for marginalized children in low-resource contexts
News Byte // May 26, 2023ACR GCD catalyzes localization to strengthen deaf education in Malawi
The Malawian National Association of the Deaf leads the way in advancing the use of sign language and accessible storybooks in schools for the deaf in Malawi.

All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development announces EdTech Expos to showcase solutions to advance child literacy
Three closing events will support education officers, implementers and policymakers in their understanding and use of EdTech to advance equitable and inclusive early grade reading efforts.
News Byte // April 28, 2023ACR GCD awardee SIL LEAD releases a new collection of accessible, digital books in local underserved languages for Malian children
The collection includes 428 books in local languages
March 23, 2023ACR GCD focuses on equitable education at CIES 2023
ACR GCD participated in various sessions and panels that addressed the global "book gap" and promoted inclusive education
Blog // March 23, 2023All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development celebrates impact on increasing literacy for children worldwide
The Grand Challenge is concluding 12 years of funding and testing innovative EdTech solutions and approaches to increase reading outcomes for marginalized children in low-resource contexts

News Byte // January 27, 2023ACR GCD releases 2022 Annual Report
The report celebrates 11th year of the Grand Challenge and its commitment to improving child literacy outcomes
News Byte // December 20, 2022First ever digital storybooks in Sign Language for Malian Schools are now available on Bloom Library
The books were produced in partnership with local Malian disabled persons organizations
News Byte // December 20, 2022ACR GCD featured in Global Book Alliance’s Partner Spotlight Series
Video highlights ACR GCD’s work to increase literacy through EdTech solutions and research
December 8, 2022ACR GCD launches prizes to leverage the use and scale of EdTech solutions
The Digital Books in Action Prize and Sign Language Storybooks in Action Prize challenge innovators to think beyond access and availability
Blog // November 30, 2022Nothing about us without us: Building capacity and sustainability in blind and deaf communities worldwide
Spurring innovation to fuel accessible and equitable access to literacy for children who are blind and deaf
News Byte // November 21, 2022ACR GCD participates in the 2022 Transforming Education Summit Conference in New York City
The international event focused on the three “C”s for digital learning: Content, Capacity and Connectivity
Blog // November 17, 2022Leading EdTech Innovators share accomplishments and big dreams for EdTech innovations
Read innovator reflections gathered during interviews after the GEM Report consultation held in May 2022
News Byte // November 16, 2022Congratulations to Bloom for recognition in the HundrED Global Collection 2023
The award honors the 100 most impactful education innovations
Blog // November 15, 2022What works and doesn’t work to improve access, equity and inclusion for the 584 million children globally waiting to learn to read
Key evidence and lessons where EdTech innovations and methods work to increase access to education and literacy for hard to reach and disadvantaged learners
News Byte // November 14, 2022ACR GCD and Benetech promote inclusive education solutions at mEducation symposium
The worldwide gathering of experts in digital learning was held on November 1-4 in Washington, D.C.
News Byte // October 24, 2022Highlighting international cooperation between ACR GCD and our partners on World Development Information Day
USAID, World Vision and the Australian government are working together to solve a global challenge
News Byte // October 5, 2022Celebrating teachers and EdTech resources on World Teachers’ Day
Learn about EdTech resources and solutions to help teachers have the greatest impact in the classroom, especially in low-resource contexts
Blog // October 4, 2022New report captures ACR GCD awardees’ contribution to 2023 GEM Report on Technology & Education
Awardees share key insights on role of technology to address education challenges related to access, equity and inclusion