We are excited to announce the winners of the first evaluation round of the Edu-Fund platform
Large-scale programme
1. Organization name: Education Without Backpacks
Programme Name:Better at Math with Khan Academy: Scaling to 50 more schools in Bulgaria
Programme Description: The programme aims to scale Khan Academy implementation at a national scale by partnering with more municipalities and regional education departments of the educational ministry. The final goal is to catalyze transformative change in Math school education with Khan Academy, simultaneously empowering numerous regional authorities and the schools they cover to significantly improve student engagement and academic performance in Math; and advocating to the Ministry of Education based on the results of this national program.
Geography: Bulgaria
Amount: €1,071,529
Mid-scale programme
1. Organization name: Lern-fair e V.
Programme name: Lern-Fair: Scaling Digital 1:1 Tutoring for Educational Equity in Germany and beyond
Programme description: Free, easy-to-access, digital 1:1 tutoring services for underserved students across Germany and beyond. The aim is to scale, targeting new regions within and beyond Germany and increase the quality of support we offer to our students. The services run on user-friendly app that allows students and volunteers to register, match, and conduct their tutoring sessions in a flexible, digital environment. The overall programme builds on our existing model and the success of ongoing collaborations (e.g., JOBLINGE, TeachFirst).
Geography: Germany, Austria
Amount: €683,442
2. Organization name: ArbeiterKind.de
Programme name: Empower e Connect: Volunteer Role Models Inspire Rural School Students from Non-Academic Families to Pursue Higher Education
Programme description: This 3-year program reaches out to 8.000 underprivileged school students and aims at increasing their knowledge and confidence, so they will be able to make well-informed decisions about accessing higher education. The program activities focus on school students from non-academic families aged 15-19 in rural schools in the German states Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. The program uses a validated and evaluated approach of peer-to-peer-support and volunteer role models visiting schools.
Geography: Germany
Amount:€767,997
Small-scale programme
1. Organization name: Amigos for children Foundation
Programme name: Amigos Hospital Program - for equal opportunities
Programme description: Children hospitalized for extended periods often fall behind in school or even drop out. The foundation is powered by 250 university student volunteers. Regular meetings with hospital psychologists and teachers allow us to identify children in need of support, creating a structured information flow that enhances engagement. The goal is to expand this successful model to the other 19 hospital unit, to ensure that no child is left behind, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Geography: Hungary
Amount: €256,538
2. Organization name: CLUB SPORTIV GAMBITUL DAMEI IASI - QUEEN'S GAMBIT CHESS CLUB IASI
Programme name: Chess in School Moldova Region
Programme description: Implement chess in as many schools as possible, as an educational tool, for children to acquire certain skills more easily, to spend quality time at school, in almost 100 schools and 30 high-school in every county (Suceava, Botosani, Iasi, Neamt, Vaslui, Bacau, Vrancea, Galati)
Geography: Romania
Amount: €294,800
3. Organization name: PARSEC COOPERATIVA
Programme name: COMPITI@CASA
Programme description: The programme addresses educational inequalities among middle school students in disadvantaged areas of Italy, specifically in Lazio, Campania, Sicily, and Piedmont, by providing personalized academic support through online tutoring (developed by University of Turin) and social services. Each tutor, selected from partner universities, works with two students, four hours a week.
Geography: Italy
Amount: €250,000
4. Organization name: G-LAB S.r.l. Impresa Sociale
Programme name: Mathematics with Khan Academy
Mathematics with Khan Academy focuses on personalizing math education in Calabria and Campania using the free Khan Academy platform. The project employs the Mastery Learning methodology to tailor learning experiences to individual needs, particularly in the critical early years of middle school. The project aims to prove the impact of integrating international digital platforms into mathematics teaching, allowing students to work on topics and skills in a personalized manner.
Geography: Italy
Amount: €200,000
The current submission round will close on January 31st, 2025. The last round will close on April 30th, 2025 (or until available funds are exhausted).
To apply to the fund, please chick here.