Varkey Foundation

@VarkeyFdn

Changing lives through education. Join us in shining a spotlight on teachers @teacherprize and schools @schoolsprize

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We are thrilled to announce that our Founder, Sunny Varkey, was last night honoured with the prestigious Eisenhower Global Transformation Award at the #BCIUGala in New York, in recognition of his decades-long commitment to championing access to quality education around the world.

Varkey Foundation @VarkeyFdn Sep 16

We're thrilled to announce the launch of applications and nominations for the 2027 Global Schools Prize!

There’s more to every school than meets the eye. What’s happening at yours? Or do you know a school whose story deserves to be seen?

Apply or nominate a school now 👇

Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize Sep 16

From the outside, a school can look like any other. Inside, it might be transforming a whole community.

Applications and nominations for the 2027 #GlobalSchoolsPrize are now open!

Apply or nominate today 👇

Apply: varkeyfoundation.awardsplatform.com
Nominate: tinyurl.com/bsf4txn9

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Varkey Foundation @VarkeyFdn Jul 17

The Varkey Foundation is proud to support the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, which will expand access to both quality education and football for children worldwide.

@GlblCtzn #GlobalCitizen #EducationForAll

Global Citizen ⭕ Verified account @GlblCtzn Jul 16

We’re very excited to announce the second round of FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund grant recipients!

This latest group of 31 organizations across 18 countries will receive grants ranging from USD $50,000–$250,000 to expand access to quality education and sport for children in underserved communities.

With these new grants, the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund has now supported 58 organizations that will help reach more than 400,000 children worldwide – creating a legacy that extends far beyond the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final.

Learn more about their work here: bit.ly/4wNJXIp

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Varkey Foundation @VarkeyFdn Feb 27

The first-ever #GlobalTeacherInfluencer of the Year, Débora Garofalo, continues to make an impact 🥇

Since receiving the award, Débora has been recognised in numerous publications, highlighting her innovative work in extending educational reach through social media.

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Varkey Foundation @VarkeyFdn Feb 11

2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize winner @ROUBLENAGI met with the @EduMinOfIndia, Dharmendra Pradhan, following her win, marking an important moment of recognition for her work.

@dpradhanbjp @unesco #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter #IndianTeacher #India #RoubleNagi