Spring is finally here, and although the weather in Chicago is still trying to sort itself out, there is evidence that new growth, greener scenery, and warmer days are upon us. Something similar is happening here in the IDP Foundation, Inc. office as well, with lots of new projects, opportunities, and tools pushing us into the second quarter of 2015.
We Have a New Partner!
April 10, 2015
IDP Foundation, Inc. and the IDP Rising Schools Program (IDPRS) are pleased to announce a new partnership with Eneza Education; a virtual tutor and teacher assistant accessible on low-cost basic mobile phones.
Rural Communities and the Post-2015 Agenda
March 26, 2015
This week, the Guardian posted a fantastic article written by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, urging those responsible for guiding the negotiations of the proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), not to underestimate the importance of continual investment in rural development.
Cost of Post-2015 SDGs Proves Partnerships with Local School Owners can be Beneficial
March 12, 2015
UNESCO’s Education for All Global Monitoring Report (GMR) released a new paper “Pricing the right to education: The cost of reaching new targets by 2030” to consider the immense costs associated with the post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals on participating States.
IDP Foundation President Mentors at Village Capital 2015 Ed Tech Cohort
February 27, 2015
Back in January, Village Capital and Citi Community Development announced that they would be partnering together to create a program to promote entrepreneurship and improve education in local communities.
IDPRS Team Visits Ghana
February 12, 2015
The IDP Rising Schools team embarked on their first 2015 trip to Ghana to sit down and speak with school proprietors and tour the grounds at both schools from the initial pilot program and from the recent expansion.
Brookings Institute Unveils Key Issues for the African Continent in 2015
January 29, 2015
The end of the year is always ushered in with a wave of excitement, with both individuals and organizations alike reviewing the best things to have happened, and eagerly anticipating those yet to come. Plans are made, goals are set, and all in one night the slate is cleaned and we begin again.
The Holiday Conversation Guide to the PRI
December 19, 2014
The Question: “So your job is to figure out how to give away money?!”
Reflecting on the African Scholars Program
December 04, 2014
The month of December brings about many exciting times. For some it’s the start of the holiday season, gearing up for multiple gatherings with family and friends, and basking in the spirit of giving. Others look to December as a time to reflect on the accomplishments of another year gone too quickly and start to focus on what new beginnings will come in January.
What Happens When You Mix Sustainable Innovation with Limited Access to Education?
November 26, 2014
When Eric Ansah Yirenki of Good News International School enrolled in the IDPRS Program, he was trying to figure out how he could increase the number of students able to obtain an education, while also increasing income to ensure teachers were paid on time and in full.