100,000 Stories to Inspire Millions
“Imagine the power of 100,000 stories!” That’s what comes to mind for Ahmed Badr when he considers all the out-of-school children who’ve been given a voice through the work of the Luminos Fund. Upon first impression, Ahmed is unassuming, quiet, likable, and inviting,...
The Power of a Second Chance: How we’re delivering lasting change through education
2018 was a big year for us at the Luminos Fund. Through our Second Chance program, we were able to help 11,457 children get a second chance at a bright future. Children like Nathan and Mechan who, both at age 12, were able to rejoin their peers at school and find...
Accelerated Learning in Africa: The Expansion and Adaptations of Second Chance (Part 2)
Thomas Hatch is a Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Co-Director of the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST). In December, he posted two articles with his reflections on Luminos' unique approach to...
Accelerating Learning in Africa: The Expansion and Adaptations of Second Chance (Part 1)
Thomas Hatch is a Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University and Co-Director of the National Center for Restructuring Education, Schools, and Teaching (NCREST). In December, he posted two articles with his reflections on Luminos' unique approach to...
On Top of the World: Ruth Wynne’s Kilimanjaro Climb
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