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Changing lives through education. Join us in shining a spotlight on teachers @teacherprize and schools @schoolsprize

[Varkey Foundation @VarkeyFdn]

🏆 The 2026 @GEMS_ME @TeacherPrize winner is Rouble Nagi! 🇮🇳

An Indian artist and educator, Rouble has transformed communities through art-based education, reaching over one million children across India. A proud moment for Rouble and her community.

Congratulations! @roublenagi

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate the #GlobalSchoolsPrize Sustainability finalists — schools that are embedding environmental responsibility into learning and empowering students to become active stewards of their communities and the world around them.

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[Global Teacher Prize @TeacherPrize]

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, we're spotlighting Global Teacher Prize Ambassador Selçuk Yusuf Arslan and his award-winning initiative, Code for Climate Action.

By combining coding, technology and environmental education, Selçuk empowers students to move beyond learning about climate change and start building solutions to address it. From smart recycling systems to innovative tech-driven projects, students are using their skills to tackle real-world environmental challenges while developing the confidence to become changemakers in their own communities.

As Selçuk says, young people can be part of the solution — and education is where that journey begins.

@selcukyarslan

#GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter #ClimateAction #Education #STEM

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

#GlobalSchoolsPrize 2026 winner Alsama Project arrives back in Lebanon, where students, teachers, and staff celebrate this achievement with joy, pride, and emotion.

A powerful reminder of how deeply this recognition belongs to the community at the heart of Alsama’s mission.

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

One week ago today, the winner of the inaugural #GlobalSchoolsPrize was announced at the Education World Forum in London 🏆

From powerful speeches to moments of celebration, watch highlights from a day recognising the schools and educators transforming learning around the world.

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

Following Alsama Project's #GlobalSchoolsPrize win, the team met with Lebanon's Minister of Education and Higher Education, Rima Karami, who shared her congratulations and encouragement for the team's work supporting displaced young people through education.

@MeheLebanon

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

At the #GlobalSchoolsPrize 2026 award ceremony, film writer, director and campaigner Richard Curtis reflects on the transformative power of education and celebrates the schools and educators helping to build a brighter future for young people around the world.

Watch now 👇

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

Following Alsama Project’s win of the inaugural Global Schools Prize, co-founder Kadria Hussein reflects on how the Prize will help amplify her students’ stories and expand opportunities for displaced young people worldwide.

Watch now.

@varkeyfdn #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

Robot Luka congratulates Alsama Project and reflects on what the Prize stands for, referencing Founder of the #GlobalSchoolsPrize and Chairman of the @VarkeyFdn Sunny Varkey’s message that education is the answer, a truth signified by Alsama's work with children facing adversity.

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

Celebrating educational impact 🏆

Alsama Project was announced as the winner of the inaugural Global Schools Prize at the Education World Forum in London.

@VarkeyFdn #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

WINNER REACTION 🏆

Watch the unforgettable moment as Alsama Project is announced winner of the inaugural Global Schools Prize at the Education World Forum in London!

@varkeyfdn #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

A well-deserved recognition, symbolised by the Global Schools Prize trophy 🏆

Congratulations to #GlobalSchoolsPrize 2026 winner Alsama Project for transforming education for displaced young people and proving what’s possible in the most challenging circumstances.

@varkeyfdn

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

Celebration, connection, and joy following the win ✨

After being named the inaugural Global Schools Prize winner, Alsama Project shared embraces and warm exchanges.

@VarkeyFdn #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

And the winner of the inaugural #GlobalSchoolsPrize is… Alsama Project 🇱🇧

The refugee-led education organisation receives a $500,000 award to scale its impact supporting displaced Syrian and Palestinian teenagers excluded from traditional schooling.

🧵@VarkeyFdn

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[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

We’re proud to unveil the Top 50 finalists of the inaugural Global Schools Prize ✨

An ambitious new global initiative by the Varkey Foundation, recognising schools transforming lives through education.

@varkeyfdn #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

🚨 1 DAY TO GO

Around the world, schools are transforming lives through education.

Tomorrow, we’ll reveal the Top 50 finalists of the inaugural Global Schools Prize.

Stay tuned! #GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

In partnership with Fab AI, we’re spotlighting schools leading the way in the thoughtful use of AI in education, using technology to improve learning outcomes while helping students engage with it responsibly, ethically and in ways suited to their context.

🧵#GlobalSchoolsPrize

[Global Schools Prize @SchoolsPrize]

We’re thrilled to welcome Fab AI as the official partner for the AI Transformation category of the Global Schools Prize!

#GlobalSchoolsPrize #FabAI

[Global Teacher Prize @TeacherPrize]

Recognising excellence 🏅

The 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize Top 50 finalist's received their certificates, marking their place among the world’s most inspiring educators.

Congratulations to each of you!

@GEMS_ME @unesco #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter

[Global Teacher Prize @TeacherPrize]

A meeting with leadership in Jammu & Kashmir. 🇮🇳

Rouble Nagi met the Honourable Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, who congratulated the Indian educator on her 2026 GEMS Education Global Teacher Prize win and discussed upcoming education initiatives.

@GEMS_ME @varkeyfdn @unesco @OfficeOfLGJandK @ROUBLENAGI #GlobalTeacherPrize #TeachersMatter #IndianTeacher #India #RoubleNagi