Innovators

Explore ACR GCD’s community of more than 80 innovators to learn more about their creative solutions to get all children reading.

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All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development is a sandbox for innovation, funding innovators to develop and implement EdTech solutions to increase reading outcomes for marginalized children in low resource contexts. Below, learn about several of our current awardees and explore more current and past innovators by focus area or locations where they implemented their solutions!

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  • TeleTaleem

    Internet and computer learning to students in refugee camps through a satellite internet enabled mobile van.

    Competition

    Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $1,500

    Winner Status

    Conflict Zone - Honorable Mention

  • Dimagi, Inc.

    Development of a free, easy-to-use, localizable mobile apps to strengthen the education response to Ebola and other crises.

    Competition

    Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $1,500

    Winner Status

    Health Crisis - Honorable Mention (tied)

  • The WiderNet Project

    eGranary Education Platform off-line system that fits into any situation where students lack reliable infrastructure, Internet connectivity, or the ability to gather.

    Competition

    Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $1,500

    Winner Status

    Health Crisis - Honorable Mention (tied)

  • Hifadhi Africa

    Using low-cost and low-power computers to support and accelerate adoption of education in pastoral areas of Kenya.

    Competition

    Technology to Support Education in Crises & Conflict Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $1,500

    Winner Status

    Natural Disaster - Honorable Mention

  • College of William & Mary

    Sofware that enables teachers and students to read, write, and share books using a local digital library and a kid-friendly storytelling application.

    Competition

    Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $10,000

    Winner Status

    1st place,Winner

  • Monash University

    Solar-powered reading device, equipped with WordSwitch technology, allowing diverse learners to navigate complex texts by switching unknown words

    Competition

    Big Ideas@Berkeley 2014/15 Prize

    Amount Awarded

    $8,500

    Winner Status

    2nd place,Winner

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