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Devex: Advancing Inclusive Leaning Insights from Africa’s Edutainment Leader

ubongo — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:23:01 +0000

Ubongo highlights and the incredible work to promote inclusive learning and the impact across the continent.

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Ubongo Joins the UN SDG Media Compact

ubongo — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:00:32 +0000

Ubongo is proud to announce its membership in the United Nations SDG Media Compact, joining a global alliance of over 400 media and entertainment companies committed to accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This partnership reflects Ubongo’s ongoing dedication to advancing the global agenda for sustainable development through educational media. This membership follows closely after Ubongo’s recent accolade as the winner of the 2024 MIP SDG Award.

As a member of the UN SDG Media Compact, Ubongo is now part of a prestigious network, including key players in global media, all working together to elevate public awareness and drive collective action towards achieving the SDGs by 2030. Through this collaboration, Ubongo seeks to expand its impact, leveraging the power of storytelling and mass media to educate and inspire.

Mwasi Wilmore, CEO of Ubongo, stated: “Becoming members of the SDG Media Compact marks a significant step in our journey to deepen the scope and reach of our educational content. By collaborating with the United Nations and other members of the Compact, we are committed to catalyzing meaningful progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, while addressing challenges such as limited access to educational resources in underserved communities.”

Ubongo brings to the SDG Media Compact its innovative approach to educational programming, reaching millions across Africa with culturally relevant, multilingual content. Participation in the Compact will further Ubongo’s mission to equip the next generation with the educational foundation and skills they need to shape a sustainable future.

For further information, or any media enquiries or interview requests, please contact: tamala@ubongo.org

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Ubongo has been named one of the five winners of The LEGO Foundation “BuildAWorldOfPlay challenge”

ubongo — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:21:28 +0000

It is a super exciting time to be an Ubongoer as we have been named one of the five winners of @TheLEGOFoundation #BuildAWorldOfPlay Challenge!
With the prize money, we are able to implement our idea to create a safe, supportive and nurturing environment for children, their families and the community as a whole!
Learn more: https://learningthroughplay.com/build-a-world-of-play/the-challenge #ubongoimpact #buildingchange

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What a wonderful end of the year gift to us all!

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Thai school using Akili Thai to teach online during Covid-19 Pandemic!

ubongo — Mon, 31 May 2021 08:18:48 +0000

We are proud to see teachers in Thailand using Akili Thai to teach their lessons online during 3rd wave of Covid-19 Pandemic. Thank you Kasikorn Bank, Muang Thai Life Assurance, and Bgrimm for sponsoring the Thai dub.

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Mascots of Akili and friends ready to travel to Tanzania

Ubongoers TZ — Mon, 30 May 2016 07:13:22 +0000

Come and meet us in Tanzania!

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