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Uddeysha Sachan was once asked to leave school because his family couldn't pay the fees. Today, he runs Gurukulam – School of Happiness, providing completely free education to 400 underprivileged children across India.
Nigeria's communications regulator is pushing to make educational websites free to access without using data, following the model of Chief Awolowo's transformative free education policy from 1955. The initiative, backed by President Tinubu, could open online learning to millions of students currently priced out by data costs.
A small country of 3 million just beat 110 competitors to become a top-2 finalist at America's leading education innovation showcase. Armenia's tuition-free AI school network is proving you don't need to be a tech giant to lead the future of learning.
The Nigerian Communications Commission is removing data costs from approved educational platforms nationwide, opening digital learning to millions of students who couldn't afford it. The policy could transform access to education across Africa's most populous nation.
Millions of students in India's Odisha state will soon attend school completely free, from kindergarten through graduate programs. The sweeping education reform also comes with expanded food assistance reaching 80% of the state's population.
A health organization is tackling period poverty in Nigeria by providing 150 students with two months of free sanitary products and education. The program aims to keep girls in school and end the stigma that forces many to miss classes.
The Montreal Holocaust Museum is opening its doors free every Sunday through June to share survivor stories and combat hate. The city-wide initiative includes film screenings, student programs, and special exhibits honoring those who lived through history's darkest chapter.
Nigeria's Federal Government is now offering fully funded technical education to thousands of young people, with applications opening January 26. Students aged 13 to 20 can apply for free training in practical, job-ready skills at Federal Technical Colleges nationwide.
Nigeria just launched free technical education for hundreds of thousands of young people, covering everything from solar power to social media. Applications open Monday for fully funded programs that teach industry-ready skills in 27 modern trades.
Western Australia just became the first Australian state to trial free full-time kindergarten, giving working families at five schools a chance to save thousands in childcare costs. If successful, the $33.8 million program could transform early education access across the state.
A nonprofit manager in Indonesia is using MIT's free online program to transform how disadvantaged students access education. His story shows how online learning is breaking down barriers for people who never thought elite education was possible.
A Massachusetts nonprofit founded to honor a tech visionary just celebrated a decade of making technology accessible to everyone. The SDM Foundation has helped over 1,000 residents navigate the digital world, one free lesson at a time. #
Kerala just became the first Indian state to offer free college education, expanding access from high school to bachelor's degrees. The move could keep billions of rupees in local communities while opening doors for thousands of students.
NASA just made it easier for libraries and community centers to teach kids about stars, planets, and space exploration. The free guides now include ready-to-use presentations and activities based on what educators actually asked for.
Two million Americans living with a frightening heart condition just got a powerful new tool to understand their diagnosis. The Heart Rhythm Society partnered with Milestone Pharmaceuticals to create free resources that help patients navigate supraventricular tachycardia and find the right treatment.
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Over 1,300 people gathered at Bukil High School in South Korea to celebrate five decades of a powerful promise: no student would ever be turned away for lack of money. The school has now graduated 24,000 students, many becoming leaders across business, government, and academia.
A 29-year-old doctor in Kabul has created four free education centers serving 2,000 students, most of them girls. Using personal savings and community support, the young volunteers are giving Afghan children access to both academic lessons and practical life skills.
Ghana's government has launched a bold plan to establish 12 new public universities across the country, bringing higher education closer to communities that have long lacked access. A 17-member committee will design the roadmap to make this educational expansion a reality.
Alakh Pandey, who built one of India's largest education platforms after losing his family home as a child, is now giving rural students access to digital learning resources. His free library comes equipped with laptops, books, internet, and competitive exam materials.
The United Nations is offering free mentorship, investor connections, and incubation support to African education technology startups through 2026. The program aims to transform learning across the continent by helping innovative digital education solutions reach more students.
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