Education Changes Everything

Impact(Ed) delivers groundbreaking educational opportunities in marginalized communities around the world.

Our Work

School & Community

We bring learning and skills to life through media, teacher training, youth clubs and community action.

Media for Social Impact

We produce award-winning film and TV content addressing critical education, youth development and health issues.

94% of Children

in the world were out of school due to COVID19

+20% earnings

after each additional school year for women

> 50% of 10 year olds

in low and middle-income countries were not learning to read, even before COVID19

Our Reach

2.6 million students

2,427 schools

40,000 + teachers trained

822 million broadcast reach

22 countries broadcast reach

Our Impact

+ 51%

girls’ school enrolment

*World Bank Study, 2020

86%

girls believe they have more decision-making power over their future

*Social Impact evaluation 2014-2016 Kenya

5X

more effective teaching

*Social Impact evaluation 2014-2016

#1 and #2

most watched movies ever in sub-Saharan Africa

"Every time I watch one of these programs, I discover new things, which leads me to improve my performance. The programs broaden my horizons and fill me with new knowledge and new dreams."

Naemi, student, Okahandji, Namibia

"My Better World embodies the best of what media can and should do - draw audiences on its entertainment merit, telling the stories that matter most, and leaving them empowered to improve their lives and the lives of those around them."

Citizen TV, Kenya

"Now that the program has started, all my daughters are in school. A man asked for one of my daughters’ hand in marriage. I insisted NO, she must go to school."

Usman, father in Kano State, Nigeria

"I moved ahead two grade levels in one year. I thought I would never finish school but now I see I can."

Mayiannae, Accelerated Learning Program student, Kenya

Latest Stories

How and Why Does a Multi-layered Approach to Education Work?

3 minute read

In countries grappling with an over-stretched education system, there are various obstacles which hinder quality learning. Issues such as a high number of out-of-school children, a high teacher-to-student ratio, and early marriages for girls present significant challenges. But what happens when traditional learning is supplemented with innovative interventions? A World Bank study investigated. The Study