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Remodeling English language education in Costa Rica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

One inspiring teacher forever changed the way that Alex viewed education, and he received a scholarship to continue taking courses on teaching English. His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in Peru 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Déborah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ Perú , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. Her fibromyalgia diagnosis after university gave her even more drive to launch CAPAZ in 2018.

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Supporting and empowering children with autism in Nicaragua

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

In 1992, the United Nations proclaimed December 3 to be the International Day of Disabled Persons to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities and to raise awareness of the situations they face in political, social, economic, and cultural aspects of life. How has the community helped and embraced your organization?

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

To increase public understanding of the role of entrepreneurship we need to educate our communities about its power and impact. We need educational and awareness campaigns that communicate the importance of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a means to building stronger, more resilient, and equitable economies.

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Kukua, creators of “Super Sema,” raises $6 million, led by Alchimia and Tencent

TechCrunch

Kukua , a Nairobi- and London-based educational entertainment company and the creators of “ Super Sema ,” the first African animated superhero franchise, has raised $6 million in its latest round of investment. So, we thought this was a much-needed space, not only for kids in Africa but globally. Until “Black Panther.” The company raised $2.5

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Chinese live tutoring app Yuanfudao is now worth $15.5 billion

TechCrunch

The money will be used to develop curriculum and expand Yuanfudao’s online educational service, amid a larger boom in remote learning. In 2018 , the company told TechCrunch that a majority of its revenue came from selling live courses. Thus, the shift to digital learning has poured fuel on an already booming education market.

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Music mixing marketplace EngineEars raises $1M, with help from Kendrick Lamar

TechCrunch

Engineers will transcend the culture.” ” The service was launched in 2018 by Grammy winner Derek “MixedByAli” Ali, who has worked on a slew of high-profile tracks from artists including Lamar, Jay Rock, SZA, Nipsey Hussle and Snoop Dogg. “Ali has always been a progressive thinker.

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