Philanthropy Supporting Ukraine: Funder Roundtable Series (September 2023)

Innovative Solutions in Education: How can philanthropy apply lessons from the war in Ukraine and support education systems during and after a crisis and in conflict zones across the globe? Since the war began, over 2,600 schools have been damaged and some 5.3 million children face barriers preventing access to education (Source, UNICEF). This conversation shed light on the current state of education in Ukraine and the potential for strategic partnerships and innovative programs that address educational challenges brought on by Russia’s war. Listen to the conversation with our speakers:
Anna Novosad, a Former Minister of Education and co-founder of SavEd, (saved.foundation) shared strategies for rebuilding the destroyed schools,
Oksana Matiiash, CEO of Teach for Ukraine, (teachforukrain... on ways to support rural and frontline schools, and
Katerina Manoff, founder of the US-based ENGin program, (www.enginprogr...) discussed educational engagement between thousands of Americans and Ukrainians for online English conversations.