Luminos Fund

Wishing a blessed #Ramadan to all who celebrate. May this holy season be full of peace, good health, reflection, and joy! ? Did you know? The Luminos education program in #Lebanon is Zakat eligible, with a generous match thanks to UBS Optimus Foundation. Learn more and donate to help Syrian refugee children get back to school > https://lnkd.in/erhBw-8r?

“Education will change your life,” says Fayzi, mother of Luminos alum Meftua. Despite never attending school herself, Fayzi was determined to chart a different path her daughter. Through Luminos’ free accelerated learning program in rural #Ethiopia, Meftua gained foundational reading, writing, and math skills and successfully transitioned into her local government school. “I’m very proud of myself because I didn’t know anything before I started school. Now I’m able to do so many things: I can read, write, and do math,” says Meftua. At Luminos, we create joyful, inclusive classrooms where girls and boys learn and thrive together. By challenging gender norms and uplifting girls’ leadership and voices, we help every child unlock their potential. Celebrate #InternationalWomensDay with us by reading more about Fayzi, Meftua, and other inspiring women and girls in our program:? ?? https://lnkd.in/e9yeE2Qj #IWD2025 #GirlsEducation

In the Luminos program, learning is active and engaging! ????In #Liberia, Luminos students practice counting while playing games outside. Our multi-modal approach combines tactile, kinesthetic, visual, and auditory methods, giving students plenty of chances to move while they learn. Whether it’s throwing a ball, jumping, or dancing, we make learning dynamic, interactive, and fun! Learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eXFVzHWi #numeracy #education #learningthroughplay #joyfullearning #LuminosMethod

The learning crisis in #Ghana demands urgent action. Luminos is amplifying a unified call from #education leaders urging the government to prioritize foundational learning.??? ?? In an open letter to the National Education Forum, we advocate for critical reforms to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. ?? Read it here and join our call for change! https://lnkd.in/e7c3Ajzt

News ??? The Luminos Fund is thrilled to welcome Rizwan Rahim to our Board of Directors! Rizwan is the Principal of Mirath, a boutique investment firm dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Mirath also manages a foundation supporting education and healthcare organizations, primarily in Africa. Previously, Rizwan worked at Galana Group, founded tech ventures in the MENA region and Mauritius, and consulted at Integral, Inc. and Analysis Group in Boston.

Meet Sammie! ?? As our Proposal and Grant Manager, Sammie plays a key role in mobilizing funding and building strategic partnerships to advance Luminos’ mission. Before joining our team, Sammie worked at Street Child, where he secured large-scale grants and built relationships with government agencies, international organizations, and grassroots partners. ? With deep expertise in raising funds for education in emergencies, child protection, and localization programs, we’re thrilled to have Sammie aboard! #MeetTheTeamMonday

Across #Ethiopia, marginalized girls face countless barriers to #education and many are forced into early marriages – cutting their dreams short. ???? Meet Kemya, a mother of eight, whose own dreams were put on hold at just 15 years old when she had to leave school to marry. "I went to school up to the fourth grade," she says. "I was really interested in continuing my education, but I couldn’t because I got married." Today, Kemya is determined that her daughter, Romiya, will have a different future. 12-year-old Romiya is attending school for the first time through the Luminos program. For years, she helped at home and cared for her younger siblings. Now, thanks to Luminos’ free accelerated learning program, she’s learning to read, write, and do math. “I’ve seen her improve her reading,” Kemya shares, beaming with pride. "She can read her exercise book so well now. She’s made a lot of progress in a short time." As a mother, Kemya is hopeful for her daughter’s future: “I want her to continue her education and, if possible, avoid an early marriage. I would love for her to become a teacher or a doctor.” For Kemya, education is key to giving her daughter the opportunities she never had – and unlocking a brighter future! #SDG4 #GirlsEducation #EducationForAll

Every student has the potential to succeed – it’s our job to help them believe it! ?? By helping students see their potential, especially those who have previously experienced barriers to learning, they become more confident. We do this by: ?? Focusing on foundational skills so students can regularly experience success? ?? Using pedagogy that empowers students and builds confidence ?? Sharing students’ successes with their families Ready to bring these empowering strategies to your classroom? Check out our tips for enabling student success and explore the #LuminosMethod to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gcJ2SHwz

??We're #hiring! Join the Luminos Fund as our Director of Impact and help ensure vulnerable children receive transformative #education. In this role, you will lead data-driven decision-making, program evaluation, and research – driving measurable impact across our programs. Key Responsibilities: ? Develop and lead Luminos’ impact strategy ? Oversee program evaluation and research ? Strengthen data systems and analysis ? Guide program development for impact ? Lead and mentor a high-performing team If you’re a data-driven leader passionate about education, apply today! ?? https://lnkd.in/dzT78hJq?

Ahead of #InternationalWomensDay, we’re celebrating the power of #education to accelerate gender equality! ???? At Luminos, we create joyful, inclusive classrooms where girls and boys learn and thrive together. By challenging gender norms and fostering girls’ leadership and voices in the classroom, we help every child unlock their potential. Read our latest blog to hear from our women educators, mothers, and students, and learn how Luminos is championing learning for all. #IWD2025 #GirlsEducation ?? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e9yeE2Qj