The Fitch Group x Social Shifters Global Education Challenge aims to empower young people, aged 18-30, to develop and expand ideas that promote free and high-quality education for all.
Focus Areas
The challenge is seeking innovative solutions that:
- Widen access to basic mathematics and literacy skills
- Promote financial inclusion through education
- Deliver education to remote and rural communities
- Eliminate gender disparities in education
The Education Crisis
Access to education is a fundamental human right that facilitates socio-economic mobility and provides a pathway out of poverty.
However, 244 million children and young people are currently out of school, and about 70% of 10-year-olds cannot understand simple written text.
The global education system is in crisis due to high rates of poverty, exclusion, and gender inequality, which continue to prevent millions from accessing education.
The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the disparities in education access and quality.
Additionally, violence, armed conflict, natural disasters, and the rollback of women’s rights have exacerbated insecurity and disrupted education.
It is crucial to rethink and redesign education systems to better serve the needs of children and young people worldwide.
Eligibility Criteria
To participate in the Global Education Challenge, applicants must:
- Be between 18-30 years old
- Come from any country in the world
- Have an idea, project, or business solution at any stage of development
The challenge seeks sustainable solutions that can be scaled and replicated across different regions.
Benefits of Participation
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn from other young leaders and entrepreneurs
- Develop new ideas, gain confidence, and build connections
- Receive support in refining their submissions and access to exclusive follow-on support opportunities for up to 100 eligible project teams
- Compete for multiple grants of up to $10,000 USD to fund projects that improve lives, help communities, and protect the planet
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Global Education Challenge is July 31, 2024.
