Join us for the GESF 2019 Address and the final of the Next Billion Edtech Prize.
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In five minute-pitches, four Next Billion EdTech prize semi-finalists have to convince the judges that they are worthy of a place amongst the six Next Billion EdTech Prize 2019 finalists, pitching on the main conference stage during the plenary session, on Sunday 24th March.
In Swahili: “Hakuna gender equality hata Ulaya but kuna gender equity. Kuna baadhi ya kazi zinaendana na jinsia na haziwezi kufanywa kwa usawa au ubora uleule kwa jinsia zote.” Facebook Comment
English Translation: “There is no such thing as gender equality, even in Europe, but there is gender equity. There are some jobs that are better suited for a particular gender and cannot be performed with the same level of effectiveness by all genders.” Facebook Comment
A non-profit social enterprise in Tanzania is paving way for children’s edutainment programs in Africa.
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An interview with the Ubongo Team who is using a new form of entertainment with learning and education for kids in Africa.
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I use my math brain every day, whether I’m analyzing TV viewership numbers across different countries, putting together multi-currency budgets, or working on episodes of Ubongo Kids, which teach just about any math topic you can come up with.Read more
“Ubongo is chosen by the World Bank as one of twenty interesting and intriguing innovative edtech projects from around the world.”
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Ubongo is Africa's leading producer of kids' edutainment. As a non-profit social enterprise we create fun, localised and multi-platform educational content that helps kids learn, and leverage their learning to change their lives. We reach millions of families across Africa through accessible technologies like TV, radio and mobile phones.
