Kohima, Nagaland: NagaEd, a local education champion, has been awarded the prestigious Acumen Angels Award. This international recognition celebrates NagaEd’s impactful work in combating educational inequality and empowering tribal communities across the Northeast.
The award highlights NagaEd’s dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by students and educators in the region. By leveraging technology and innovative solutions, NagaEd is paving the way for a brighter future for countless individuals across the Northeast.
Making a Positive Impact Across in the Northeast
NagaEd is currently making a positive impact across Nagaland, with plans to move to other states in the Northeast this year. Their dedication to educational equity ensures that even students in remote locations have access to quality learning opportunities.
“This recognition is a true honour and a testament to the tireless efforts of our entire team,” stated Shiroi Lily Shaiza, Co-Founder of NagaEd. “The Acumen Angels Award fuels our passion to bridge the educational gap and empower communities across the Northeast.”
Addressing Regional Needs, Delivering Wider Impact
NagaEd’s approach directly addresses the core educational challenges faced across the Northeast, aligning perfectly with Acumen’s mission of building a world based on dignity, where every individual has the same opportunity.
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NagaEd’s innovative digital platform has revolutionised education delivery, reaching thousands of teachers and students in the Northeast, including remote areas often facing resource limitations. This ensures equitable access to quality education and disaster preparedness training, fostering resilience within the educational ecosystem.
“NagaEd’s commitment to bridging the educational gap and empowering tribal and indigenous communities truly embodies the spirit of social innovation that Acumen Angels seeks to support,” Oghenekome Oruade, Global Program Manager, Acumen Angels
Empowering Educators, Transforming Lives
NagaEd prioritizes the professional development of educators in the Northeast, equipping them with high-quality learning materials and practical instructional techniques. This empowers them to deliver impactful lessons and set new benchmarks for educational excellence in the region.
Measurable Impact, Ambitious Vision
NagaEd’s ambitious vision aims to transform the educational landscape for 2.5 million educators and learners across the Northeast over the next five years. Through collaborative partnerships with government and private institutions, they are driving systemic change towards a more equitable and empowered society.
Scaling Impact for a Brighter Future
NagaEd joins a growing network of 74 Acumen Angels awardees who are addressing critical issues like poverty, education, and healthcare across the globe. With this award and continued support, NagaEd is poised to make a significant contribution to educational equity and empower countless individuals across the Northeast and beyond.
About Acumen Angels
Acumen Angels is a program by Acumen Academy, a non-profit organisation that supports social innovators around the world. They award early-stage capital to promising ventures like NagaEd, providing crucial funding to launch, scale, and refine their business models. This investment is guided by Acumen’s belief that both moral character and business competence are essential qualities for entrepreneurs tackling social and environmental challenges.
Since its launch in 2019, Acumen Angels has awarded USD $2.45M to 51 early-stage enterprises, impacting over 16.8 million lives. They have also created over 40,000 indirect jobs and directly employed over 1,200 people.
About NagaEd:
NagaEd is a leading digital education company. Committed to transforming education through technology, NagaEd develops innovative digital solutions to enhance teaching and learning experiences. The company specialises in creating interactive and engaging educational content, providing professional development for teachers, and supporting schools in their digital transformation journey.
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NagaEd is a leading digital education company that provides learning and teaching solutions for students, teachers and institutions through modern and digitally enabled educational experience. We create a learning society where all Nagas are provided equal opportunity to access quality education resources.
