# World Education Medals


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- [Mamokgethi Phakeng ](https://worldeducationmedal.org/mamokgethi-phakeng/): Meet the finalist: 2022 Mamokgethi Phakeng Role: Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town in South Africa Organisation: University of Cape Town Country: South Africa Category: The Africa Education Medal Meet the finalist: 2022 Mamokgethi Phakeng Role: Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Town in South Africa Organisation: University of Cape Town Country: South Afroca Category: The Africa Education Medal Impact story: Professor Mamokgethi Phakeng is Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Town, South Africa and among the world’s leading scholars in mathematics education.  Growing up in rural and township South Africa during Apartheid, she became the first […]
- [Freddy Vega](https://worldeducationmedal.org/freddy-vega/): Meet the finalist: 2024 Freddy Vega Role: Chief Executive Officer and Founder Organisation: Platzi Country: Colombia Category: The World Education Medal for Latin America Meet the finalist: 2024 Freddy Vega Role: Chief Executive Officer and Founder Organisation: Platzi Country: Colombia Category: The World Education Medal for Latin America Impact story: Freddy Vega is the Founder and CEO of Platzi, the largest tech school in Latin America. Today, every startup in the region has Platzi students and every country has founders who studied at Platzi. As a young entrepreneur, Vega has been recognised as one of the Innovators Under 35 by […]
- [Baela Jamil](https://worldeducationmedal.org/baela-jamil/): Meet the finalist: 2024 Baela Jamil Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) – Centre for Education and Consciousness Country: Pakistan Category: The World Education Medal for Asia Meet the finalist: 2024 Baela Jamil Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) – Centre for Education and Consciousness Country: Pakistan Category: The World Education Medal for Asia Impact story: Baela Jamil is CEO of Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (Centre for Education and Consciousness) in Pakistan, whose mission is to build a nationwide social movement for progressive education, learning and life skills for all children, adolescents and youth inclusively through evidence, innovations, digital solutions and […]
- [Angeline Murimirwa](https://worldeducationmedal.org/angeline-murimirwa/): Meet the finalist: 2024 Angeline Murimirwa Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: CAMFED Country: Zimbabwe Category: The World Education Medal for Africa Meet the finalist: 2024 Angeline Murimirwa Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: CAMFED Country: Zimbabwe Category: The World Education Medal for Africa Impact story: Angeline Murimirwa is CEO of CAMFED, a pan-African, grassroots-led NGO that tackles poverty, inequality and injustice through girls’ education and women’s leadership. Murimirwa herself was one of the first girls supported by CAMFED to go to secondary school in Zimbabwe, and understands from first-hand experience the hurdles girls face in accessing education. Now CAMFED’s CEO, she […]
- [Simi Nwogugu](https://worldeducationmedal.org/simi-nwogugu/): Meet the finalist: 2023 Simi Nwogugu Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: JA Africa Country: Nigeria Category: The Africa Education Medal Meet the finalist: 2023 Simi Nwogugu Role: Chief Executive Officer Organisation: JA Africa Country: Nigeria Category: The Africa Education Medal Impact story: Simi Nwogugu is CEO of JA Africa, part of the Nobel Peace Prize-nominated JA Worldwide, one of the world’s largest youth-serving NGOs that prepares young people for the future of work. She was first introduced to JA while working at Goldman Sachs in New York City. Impressed by the organisation, she quit her lucrative job at  age 24 to […]
- [Maria Ntemou](https://worldeducationmedal.org/maria-ntemou-2/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Maria Ntemou Role: Educator Organisation: 1st Lyceum of Spata Country: Greece Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Meet the finalist: 2025 Maria Ntemou Role: Educator Organisation: 1st Lyceum of Spata Country: Greece Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Impact story: Maria Ntemou is an ICT teacher at the 1st Lyceum of Spata in East Attica, Greece. Her work focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies into teaching to enhance inclusion, sustainability, and digital literacy through award-winning initiatives including a student-led, AI-powered, sustainable tourism project. Beyond the classroom, she spent four years at the […]
- [Giuseppe Fiamingo](https://worldeducationmedal.org/giuseppe-fiamingo/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Giuseppe Fiamingo Role: Educator Organisation: Istituto d’Istruzione Superiore di Tropea “P. Galluppi” Country: Italy Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Meet the finalist: 2025 Giuseppe Fiamingo Role: Educator Organisation: Istituto d’Istruzione Superiore di Tropea “P. Galluppi” Country: Italy Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Impact story: Giuseppe Fiamingo is a Mathematics and Physics teacher at the Istituto d’Istruzione Superiore di Tropea “P. Galluppi” in Italy. His work centres on integrating Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies into STEM education to solve a crucial educational challenge: making the teaching of STEM disciplines more engaging, inclusive, and […]
- [Vineeta Garg](https://worldeducationmedal.org/vineeta-garg/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Vineeta Garg Role: Educator Organisation: SRDAV Public School Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Meet the finalist: 2025 Vineeta Garg Role: Educator Organisation: SRDAV Public School Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Impact story: Vineeta Garg is Head of IT at SRDAV Public School in Delhi, India. Her work focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence into education to promote inclusion, accessibility, and equitable learning opportunities across diverse student populations. She is the creator of EmpowerED with AI, an initiative that develops multilingual AI resources, accessible tools, and gamified learning platforms to […]
- [Jhon Alexander Echeverri Acosta](https://worldeducationmedal.org/jhon-alexander-echeverri-acosta/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Jhon Alexander Echeverri Acosta Role: Educator Organisation: Institución Educativa Comercial de Envigado Country: Colombia Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Meet the finalist: 2025 Jhon Alexander Echeverri Acosta Role: Educator Organisation: Institución Educativa Comercial de Envigado Country: Colombia Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Impact story: Jhon Alexander Echeverri Acosta is a teacher and researcher at the Institución Educativa Comercial de Envigado in Colombia. His work with three public schools in Envigado focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence into socio-environmental education to address issues of pollution, inequality, and community wellbeing. He is the creator and […]
- [Thiago Rached](https://worldeducationmedal.org/thiago-rached/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Thiago Rached Role: Co-Founder and CEO Organisation: Letrus Country: Brazil Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Meet the finalist: 2025 Thiago Rached Role: Co-Founder and CEO Organisation: Letrus Country: Brazil Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Impact story: Thiago Rached is Co-founder and CEO of Letrus in Brazil, where he leads a pioneering AI-driven programme to improve literacy and reduce educational inequality. Drawing on his experience as a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, he founded Letrus to set students’ learning at the centre of the educational system, integrating advanced AI with localised pedagogy. The Letrus […]
- [Paul Atherton](https://worldeducationmedal.org/paul-atherton/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Paul Atherton Role: Founder Organisation: Fab AI Country: Switzerland Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Meet the finalist: 2025 Paul Atherton Role: Founder Organisation: Fab AI Country: Switzerland Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Impact story: Dr Paul Atherton is the founder of Fab AI, a non-profit dedicated to improving educational systems through innovative technological solutions. Fab works closely with governments, donors and big tech to both develop AI and data-driven systems that strengthen educational planning and delivery and to guide the development of AI EdTech, ensuring that technology serves the needs of learners […]
- [Mustafa Canlı](https://worldeducationmedal.org/mustafa-canli/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Mustafa Canlı Role: Director General: Innovation & Educational Technologies Organisation: Ministry of National Education Country: Türkiye Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Meet the finalist: 2025 Mustafa Canlı Role: Director General for Innovation and Educational Technologies Organisation: Ministry of National Education Country: Türkiye Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Impact story: Mustafa Canlı is the Director General for Innovation and Educational Technologies at Türkiye’s Ministry of National Education. There, he has championed the integration of technology and innovation into the national education system. With a background in information systems and policy design, he has […]
- [Isabelle Hau](https://worldeducationmedal.org/isabelle-hau/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Isabelle Hau Role: Executive Director Organisation: Stanford Accelerator for Learning Country: United States of America Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Meet the finalist: 2025 Isabelle Hau Role: Executive Director Organisation: Stanford Accelerator for Learning Country: United States of America Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Impact story: Isabelle Hau is the Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning at Stanford University, where she leads a global movement grounded in learning sciences to ensure that Artificial Intelligence expands human potential, deepens human connection, and opens opportunities for learners too often overlooked. A focus […]
- [Arham Kidwai](https://worldeducationmedal.org/arham-kidwai/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Arham Kidwai Role: Student Organisation: Gems Modern Academy Country: United Arab Emirates Category: The World Education Medal for Students Meet the finalist: 2025 Arham Kidwai Role: Student Organisation: Gems Modern Academy Country: United Arab Emirates Category: The World Education Medal for Students Impact story: Arham Kidwai is a student at GEMS Modern Academy in Dubai, UAE, and the founder of Climate Shield, a student-led platform that combines AI, data science, and community engagement to map climate vulnerability and support equitable, actionable climate solutions for marginalised communities. Kidwai’s motivation arose from witnessing extreme weather events in South […]
- [Albosran Gandawali](https://worldeducationmedal.org/albosran-gandawali/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Albosran Gandawali Role: Student Organisation: José Rizal University Country: Philippines Category: The World Education Medal for Students Meet the finalist: 2025 Albosran Gandawali Role: Student Organisation: José Rizal University Country: Philippines Category: The World Education Medal for Students Impact story: Albosran M. Gandawali is a fourth-year Computer Engineering student at José Rizal University, Philippines, whose technical expertise has driven the development of socially responsible AI solutions centred on inclusivity and accessibility. He was one of the pioneers, together with the RevoTech team—Computer Engineering students from Jose Rizal University: Rizelle Bautista, Joaquin Alec Hao, and Ronnalyn Francisco—under […]
- [Valeria Palacios Cruz](https://worldeducationmedal.org/valeria-palacios-cruz/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Valeria Palacios Cruz Role: Student Organisation: Universidad Ceulver/TecNM-Veracruz Country: Mexico Category: The World Education Medal for Students Meet the finalist: 2025 Valeria Palacios Cruz Role: Student Organisation: Universidad Ceulver/TecNM-Veracruz Country: Mexico Category: The World Education Medal for Students Impact story: Valeria Palacios Cruz is a student innovator at Universidad Ceulver, Veracruz, Mexico. She focuses on applying Artificial Intelligence to robotics, drone technologies, and immersive environments to address the environmental and social challenges she has witnessed in her community. She has developed drones that can remove waste from water and reseed deforested habitats and assist with emergency […]
- [Ashwat Prasanna](https://worldeducationmedal.org/ashwat-prasanna/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Ashwat Prasanna Role: Student Organisation: The International School Bangalore Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Students Meet the finalist: 2025 Ashwat Prasanna Role: Student Organisation: The International School Bangalore Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Students Impact story: Ashwat Prasanna is the founder of EyeSight and a student at The International School Bangalore, India. His work focuses on making STEM education accessible for visually impaired students. Inspired by a visually-impaired friend unable to pursue science due to lack of accessible resources, Prasanna founded EyeSight as an ultra-affordable AI-powered smartglasses system designed to […]
- [Raul Aju](https://worldeducationmedal.org/raul-aju/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Raul Aju Role: Student Organisation: HSS North Edapally Kerala Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Students Meet the finalist: 2025 Raul Aju Role: Student Organisation: HSS North Edapally Kerala Country: India Category: The World Education Medal for Students Impact story: Raul John Aju is a 16-year-old student at HSS North Edapally Kerala in India and the founder of AIrealm Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Beginning his journey at the age of 10, he has developed numerous innovative AI tools, such as ResQ, an advanced legal AI assistant; Investo AI, an intelligent finance advisor; and ZapGap, a […]
- [Rebecca Winthrop](https://worldeducationmedal.org/rebecca-whintrop/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Rebecca Winthrop Role: Co-Author, The Disengaged Teen & Director, Centre for Universal Education Organisation: Brookings Institution Country: United States of America Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Meet the finalist: 2025 Rebecca Winthrop Role: Co-Author, The Disengaged Teen & Director, Centre for Universal Education Organisation: Brookings Institution Country: United States of America Category: The World Education Medal for Leaders Impact story: Rebecca Winthrop is a senior fellow and director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution. Her research focuses on education globally, with special attention to the skills young people need to […]
- [Mattheus Pina](https://worldeducationmedal.org/mattheus-pina/): Meet the finalist: 2025 Mattheus Pina Role: Educator Organisation: Colégio Dante Alighieri Country: Brazil Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Meet the finalist: 2025 Mattheus Pina Role: Educator Organisation: Colégio Dante Alighieri Country: Brazil Category: The World Education Medal for Educators Impact story: Mattheus Pina is a Computer Engineering graduate with MBAs in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity. At Colégio Dante Alighieri, he integrated into the Dante UN initiative – a Model United Nations simulation – an AI agent designed to participate in real-time student debates and educate them on data ethics in the AI era. The AI agent, Xia […]

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- [About the Medals](https://worldeducationmedal.org/about-the-medals/): About the Medals The Medals began in 2022 with the Africa Education Medal, which grew to become Africa’s most prestigious education accolade and saw last year’s medallist honoured as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025. In 2024, they expanded to include the Latin America Education Medal and the Asia Education Medal, honouring changemakers where change is most needed. This year, the World Education Medals have gone global. In recognition of the game-changing impact of AI on education, they now champion Leaders, Educators and Students everywhere who are harnessing AI to transform teaching and learning. Our Journey From […]
- [Finalists and Winners](https://worldeducationmedal.org/finalists-and-winners/): World Education Medal Finalists and Medallists Meet the Finalists: The World Education Medals finalists are change makers turning innovation into impact through the responsible use of AI in education. Their work demonstrates how ethical, real-world initiatives can strengthen learning, support educators and shape fairer, more future-ready education systems. Filter to discover finalists whose innovations, regions or stories you’d like to explore [searchandfilter id=”2913″] Here are the finalists based on your search and filter selections: [custom-layout id=’2932′] Meet the World Education Medal Medallists: These medallists are leading the charge in turning ethical AI into meaningful educational impact. Each has demonstrated a […]
- [Terms and Conditions](https://worldeducationmedal.org/terms-and-conditions/): Terms and Conditions Apply Now The World Education Medals are a global initiative founded by HP Inc. to celebrate and recognise individuals who are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform education and drive social good. Originally launched in 2022 with the Africa Education Medal, the initiative expanded in 2024 to include Asia and Latin America. In 2025, the Medals evolved into a global honour spotlighting changemakers across three categories: The World Education Medal for Leaders The World Education Medal for Educators The World Education Medal for Students The 2025 World Education Medals are facilitated by T4 Education […]
- [FAQs](https://worldeducationmedal.org/faqs/): Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about the nomination process, eligibility, and more. Apply Now What are the World Education Medals? The World Education Medals, founded by HP Inc., recognise individuals sparking change through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). They honour those innovating to improve education and society. By providing them with a global platform and a community of like-minded changemakers, the Medals celebrate and elevate people shaping the future of learning through responsible and impactful AI. The World Education Medals comprise three categories: the Leader Medal, the Educator Medal, and the Student Medal. For each one, […]
- [Application & Judging Process](https://worldeducationmedal.org/application-and-judging-process/): Application & Judging Process Applications are now closed Who can apply: The World Education Medals celebrate changemakers turning innovation into impact through the responsible use of AI in education. Applicants must demonstrate an ethical AI initiative that has been in use for at least six months. Explore below to learn who can apply, how to enter and how winners are selected. Applications are now closed Prize categories: The World Education Medal for Leaders  For policymakers, EdTech founders, NGO heads, and government officials using AI to drive systemic change in education. The World Education Medal for Educators  For classroom teachers, school […]
- [Home](https://worldeducationmedal.org/): World Education Medals  Celebrating visionaries sparking change through AI Discover THE FINALISTS The World Education Medals, founded by HP, recognise the innovative work of those using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to transform education and close learning gaps. They celebrate the stories of Leaders, Educators and Students who – by innovating with policy, technology or pedagogy – have lit the spark of change to inspire others to take up the torch. These prestigious awards are given to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated impact, leadership, and advocacy in using AI for social good. Meet the World Education Medal Medallists: These medallists are leading […]


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