February Newsletter

Featured Event: Sri Paduka Mangkoenagoro X ’s Jubilee!

We send our heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty on this special occasion! ???

We are honored to be part of this monumental event celebrating the 3rd Jubilee of Sri Paduka Mangkoenagoro X , the ruler of Mangkunegaran Surakarta.

It’s an honor to have His Majesty as a member of our Advisory Board, where his invaluable insights and global perspective will guide us on our journey!

EdHeroes Committee on Cultural Heritage in Education Releases Manifesto

We are excited to announce the release of our new manifesto, Embracing Cultural Heritage and Education for Global Unity. This landmark document reaffirms ?our commitment to leveraging cultural heritage ?as a foundation for building a more inclusive, equitable, and innovative global education system.

Call to Action: Initiatives for Global Impact

To bring our vision to life, we propose the following key initiatives:

1. Global Education Exchange Program (GEEP). ?Develop a global community where students, educators, and cultural practitioners share knowledge, ideas, and methodologies, fostering mutual learning and collaboration.
2. Heritage Conservation & Renewal Initiatives. ?Initiate international efforts, research endeavours, and campaigns to safeguard endangered languages, cultural arts, and heritage sites, incorporating contemporary technology like digital archiving and AI-enhanced restoration.
3. Community-Driven Curriculum Development. ?Partner with local educators to create culturally sensitive and locally relevant educational resources, aligning with global best practices while honouring regional identities.

...and many more initiatives designed to connect people and empower give more opportunities for communities worldwide. Read the full manifesto to explore our vision and join us in creating a united future through education and cultural heritage.

Annual Reports

We’re excited to share our EdHeroes Annual Report 2024—a snapshot of our year in review. Inside, you’ll see our significant events, key metrics, stories that reflect our growing global impact and much more!

The Annual Report from EdHeroes Peru Hub, Amantani, has also been released, showcasing progress and impact over the past year.

Partner Spotlight: Educate!

Here’s an update from our partner Educate!

“I Was Determined to Rise” – Jackline’s journey to Economic Independence

Jackline, a mother-of-two in Kenya, never thought she'd own a thriving business. Forced to leave school after primary, she faced limited options — until she found an alternative path.

Now, she’s not only providing for her children, but shaping a future she once thought impossible.

Given the right skills and opportunities, young Africans are proving what they can achieve. Across multiple cohorts of Educate!’s livelihood bootcamps in Kenya ?and Uganda, youth are seeing impact:

• Incomes increasing by 50 to 150% 3-6 months after participating
• 25% increase in business ownership, with many launching their first ventures
• Jackline is one of three women featured in 'Taking the Alternative Path', a short film by The Agency Fund in collaboration with Educate! Watch her story here.

Hub Update: EdHeroes Nigeria Hub (Edugist)

An exciting development took place at our Nigeria hub (Edugist). Its CEO, Elvis Boniface , was selected to join the prestigious international JLeaders (Cohort 25) program, standing alongside 17 other media experts from around the world.

The fellowship aims to reimagine the future of journalism. Notably, Edugist has been chosen as a case study to show how media can strategically cover educational topics in the Global South. To learn more about JLeaders Cohort 25, visit the University of Central Lancashire News article.

Thank you for your continued support and engagement. We're only getting started—more stories and milestones are on the way!

Warm regards,

The EdHeroes Team