Global Learning XPRIZE

Cross post from my work blog

I’m very excited about this project and so happy that I was able to contribute to the Indiegogo campaign. It’s such a worthy cause and truly something I believe in passionately. Without education, we will fail to rid the world of the massive problems we face. Some hard hitting facts:

• 1.6 Million more teachers are needed in classrooms by 2015 – UNESCO
• 250 million children around the world cannot read or write – UNESCO
• Learning basic reading skills could lift 171 million people out of poverty – UNESCO

Here is some more information if you interested in this amazing project:

You can read more here: Global Learning XPRIZE

Image credit: Global Learning XPRIZE