Yidan Prize

Uncover 3 key aspects of the intervention that helps to close the education gap for over 205,000 children in conflict-affected areas through digital technology. Over the past decade, War Child Alliance’s evidence-based intervention ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ has used digital games to transform learning for the most marginalized children. Collaboration is a key factor in their success: from developing the platform to working with local stakeholders, working together ensures cultural relevance and program sustainability so education reaches the most remote places. Learn more about our 2024 Education Development laureates — who are part of the team behind the intervention: https://lnkd.in/gX77KhjB #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement War Child Nederland

We’re thrilled to announce that nominations for the 2025 Yidan Prize are officially open! The Yidan Prize Foundation is dedicated to transforming the world through education — and education throughout the world. We award two prestigious prizes each year to changemakers who are shaping the future through education research or education development. Each year, we award our laureates HK$30 million (US$3.8 million), which includes an unrestricted project fund to scale their impactful work. You can nominate individuals, teams (up to three), or even yourself for this incredible opportunity. Discover more about how to submit your nomination at https://lnkd.in/gn26TsBt #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeNominations #ChampioningChangemakers

Click to discover 3 things about the work of our 2024 Yidan Prize for Education Research Laureate, Wolfgang Lutz. His demographic modeling has become the blueprint for global projections, providing a statistical picture of the benefits of education in areas such as public health, economic growth, and gender equity. Read on to see how his research helps us achieve a better and brighter future: https://lnkd.in/gD2vBd4Q #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Austrian Academy of Sciences Universität Wien | University of Vienna

Co-creation is the cornerstone of effective learning. That’s why our independent Judging Committee was pleased to see that the team behind ‘Can’t Wait to Learn’ at War Child Alliance works alongside children and teachers in the regions they serve. “Perhaps most importantly,” Dorothy Gordon, head of our Yidan Prize for Education development judging panel, says of our 2024 laureates Mark Jordans, Marwa Zahr, and Luke Stannard, “they’re working very closely in partnership with local authorities and ministries of education to make sure that the educational offering is actually aligned to the national curriculum.” It’s these “feedback loops,” Dorothy explains, that make Can’t Wait to Learn a truly “winning solution.” Through the power of co-creation, students in conflict-affected regions around the world are able to build fundamental literacy and math skills with digital games. Hear more from Dorothy about this year’s laureates: https://lnkd.in/gMwS9S3b #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement

The United Nations reports that nearly 120 million girls are out of school globally. We’re proud to support CAMFED - Campaign for Female Education, an organization seeking to change that for millions of girls and young women across sub-Saharan Africa. CAMFED’s work is rooted in the understanding that girls’ education has a ripple effect. When you educate a girl, you educate: The leader she’ll become: CAMFED has helped over 7 million children attend school in Malawi, Tanzania, Ghana, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, including 2.2 million girls at secondary school. Around 95% of girls supported by the organization say they feel more prepared to shape and attain their life goals. The next generation of changemakers: The CAMFED Association is a network of first-gen graduates who are addressing key issues in their communities like poverty and child marriage as educators, leaders, and advocates. The planet: Girls’ education has been found to have a disproportionate impact on major global challenges, such as climate change and social justice concerns. 11 October is the International Day of the Girl Child. Let’s celebrate by reflecting on the powerful impact of girls’ education for schools, communities, and tomorrow’s leaders. Learn more about CAMFED: https://lnkd.in/gVTYNZiF #IntlDayoftheGirlChild #GirlsDay #DayoftheGirl Photo credits: CAMFED/Chris Loades

Wonderful news — our advisor Baela Jamil has won the Asia Education Medal. It’s a testament to her work in spearheading early childhood education, girls’ education, and education in emergencies in Pakistan. Congratulations! Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA)

Education is a right, not a privilege. And few people have worked as hard as Angeline Murimirwa, CEO of CAMFED and our laureate, to make that statement true for girls in Africa. Congratulations on winning the Africa Education Medal!

“Demographers usually help us understand how our populations evolve, and what that means for our collective future. What [Wolfgang] Lutz has added to the field is understanding the difference that education makes to this.” Andreas Schleicher, head of our Education Research judging panel In a recent interview with Andreas Schleicher, he shares why he believes Wolfgang Lutz offers such a unique approach to demography — and makes such a provocative case for the importance of investing in education. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/g4-WnYAr #YidanPrize #YidanPrizeAnnouncement

War Child Alliance, an international aid agency focused on children in conflict, has received one of two Yidan Prizes — a $3.8 million annual award that recognizes educational research and development. “As the world evolves, so must education,” said Charles Chen Yidan, founder of the Yidan Prize. #education #award

Congratulations from the University of Vienna to Wolfgang Lutz, the first Austrian to win the Yidan Prize! 🏆 The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) Distinguished Emeritus Research Scholar who holds roles at the Austrian Academy of Sciences and #univie has been awarded the Prize for Education Research. Recognized for his groundbreaking work in population studies and education, Lutz's research emphasizes the importance of education in shaping demographic trends. The #YidanPrize honors individuals who significantly impact education, and Lutz's achievements highlight the intersection of education and societal development. 💡 Read more about it here: ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dgFYfisa More about the Yidan Price: ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dccQKbVj 📷 (c) Matthias Silveri/IIASA