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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
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- UnrestrICTed Challenge
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Blog // March 16, 2022Recent 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- News Byte // March 10, 2022
Read and share storybooks that promote social and emotional learning
On #SELDay, help ensure every child has access to books in languages they use and understand and help them develop their emotional intelligence and strengthen their social relationships - 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 // February 17, 2022
ACR GCD-funded sign language storybook platform receives Zero Project award for improving accessibility
World Around You is a multilingual platform developed with funding from the Sign on For Literacy Prize in 2019 by three-time ACR GCD awardee RIT/NTID - News Byte // February 17, 2022
The Asia Foundation releases new collection of books for children in Nepal
The Tamang collection is a meaningful step towards empowering and supporting children in Tamang communities on their path to literacy - News Byte // February 2, 2022
Read and share free accessible books on World Read Aloud Day
Reading together strengthens family bonds and children's ability to read, especially with access to books in languages they use and understand - News Byte // January 25, 2022
The Asia Foundation releases new collection of books through Begin with Books Prize
The Papua New Guinea Collection includes 33 books in three local languages - News Byte // January 21, 2022
Celebrating UNESCO’s World Day for African Culture–and our innovators who create culturally relevant stories in local languages to help children read
Access to culturally familiar and engaging storybooks has a big impact on children’s willingness and desire to read in their own languages - 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 // January 14, 2022
ACR GCD recognized as a finalist in 2021 USAID CLA Case Study Competition
The annual competition captures real-life examples of USAID staff and partners using CLA approaches to achieve better development outcomes. - Blog // January 4, 2022
Raising the bar around reading materials for children who are blind and low-vision
On World Braille Day, learn more about the challenges faced by children who are blind or low-vision and be part of the solution to advance EdTech solutions to increase literacy. - 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 8, 2021
Get an early peek at concept art for an upcoming series of books in Tamang
Let's Read is bringing together local authors, illustrators, designers, language experts and volunteer translators in Laos, Nepal and Papua New Guinea to create and adapt 380 children’s books. - News Byte // December 3, 2021
Two new accessible ebooks released through Begin with Books challenge
eKitabu has released two new accessible ebooks as part of its creation of more than 250 books in Tumbuka, a local spoken language in Malawi, and Malawian Sign Language - News Byte // December 2, 2021
Let’s Read Asia project coordinates with Nepali government representatives in developing sign language videos
The sign language videos are part of 50 adapted books in Nepali Sign Language being created through the Asia Foundation’s Let’s Read initiative. - News Byte // December 1, 2021
Workshop trains writers to adapt books in local spoken languages and Malian Sign Language
SIL LEAD is developing a total of 420 quality, accessible books in those two Malian languages as well as Malian Sign Language, using SIL's Bloom book creation software. - Blog // November 5, 2021
Celebrating USAID at 60 and a 10 year partnership in advancing EdTech innovation to improve reading outcomes
This week, USAID turns 60 and ACR GCD is taking the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and innovations achieved over our 10 year partnership. - Blog // October 15, 2021
Advancing EdTech solutions to increase child literacy can help reduce poverty
The ability to read plays a crucial role in children's opportunity to attend and complete their education, which is a proven driver in reducing poverty.
