AT AGE 11, BETELEHEM IS FINALLY STARTING SCHOOL
After many years farming alongside her family, Betelehem was given a second chance at education through the Luminos Fund.
million primary-school-aged children are out of school around the world
%
of children in low-income countries cannot read by age 10
1/3
of children were not reached by any education during COVID-19 school closures
Millions of children are shut out of school due to global crisis, poverty, and discrimination.
Our award-winning programs ensure the world’s most vulnerable children get a chance to experience joyful learning.
Luminos runs catch-up education programs
Joyful, activity-based
learning
Assessment-based
instruction
Student-centered classrooms
Foundational
literacy & numeracy
Our results
children given a second chance education
%
of graduates transition to government school
2x
more likely to complete primary school than their peers
Students learn how to learn
Literacy in 10 months
Centered in a holistic approach
Training local teachers
Engaging parents & local leaders
Collaborating with government
Partnering with community-based organizations
Our results
teachers trained
government-run classrooms using our approach
parents and guardians engaged
Where we work
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is our original and largest program, as well as the home of our most advanced government adoption work. Learn more >
Lebanon
In Lebanon, Luminos serves Syrian refugee children, helping them restart their education, catch up to grade level, and prepare to join Lebanese classrooms. Learn more >
Liberia
In Liberia, Luminos has developed
important innovations in phonics
and assessment-led instruction,
and serves thousands of children
every year. Learn more >
Ghana
Luminos launched in Ghana in 2022, serving 1,500 formerly out-of-school children. Learn more >
The Gambia
In The Gambia, Luminos is advising
the national government on bringing
out-of-school children back to learning
and enhancing the national curriculum.
Learn more >
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Leveraging the Power of Partnership in The Gambia
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Data sources for initial statistics: (59 million) UNESCO; (80%) World Bank; (1/3) UNICEF
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