Kevisato Sanyü and Shiroi Shaiza, NagaEd founders at GHS Yangphi Kiphire.
Championing education equity in Nagaland
Kohima, March 2 (MExN): Local education trailblazer, NagaEd, has received the prestigious Acumen Angels Award, an international recognition of its impactful work in combating educational inequality and empowering tribal communities in the Northeast. This award underscores NagaEd’s commitment to tackling the unique challenges faced by students and educators in the region, particularly in Nagaland. By leveraging the power of technology and innovative solutions, NagaEd is paving the way for a brighter future for countless individuals.
NagaEd is currently making a positive impact in five districts across Nagaland, including the remote areas like Kiphire. Their dedication to educational equity ensures that even students in challenging 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 Nagaland and the Northeast,” she added.
Addressing Local Needs, Delivering Wider Impact NagaEd’s approach directly addresses the core educational challenges faced in Nagaland, aligning perfectly with Acumen’s mission of building a world based on dignity, where every human being has the same opportunity.
This includes, equipping tribal students with digital learning tools and comprehensive teacher training; developing tailored educational solutions to combat marginalisation and ensure equal opportunities for all children.
NagaEd’s innovative digital platform has revolutionised education delivery, reaching thousands of teachers and students across Nagaland, 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 stated in an update received here.
Empowering Educators, Transforming Lives
NagaEd prioritises the professional development of tribal and indigenous educators, 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 three years. Through collaborative partnerships with government and private institutions, they are driving systemic change towards a more equitable and empowered society, starting right here in Nagaland.
Acumen Angels: Investing in Social Innovation
“NagaEd is proud to be recognized by Acumen Angels, a program that awards early-stage capital to social innovators. Acumen Angels believes in the power of entrepreneurship to tackle complex social and environmental challenges,” the press release stated.
With the support of Acumen Angels, NagaEd will expand its programs to other parts of the Northeast. This will allow them to reach even more students and educators, fostering a more equitable and educated future for the entire region, it added.
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 in Nagaland and beyond.
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,” the release added.
