In a world where millions of children still lack access to education despite rapid technological advancements, Janine Teo, CEO of Solve Education!, recognized an urgent need for action. Her vision was not just to use technology but to build an ecosystem where communities, partners, and learners collaborate to bridge this educational gap. This approach is enabling Solve Education! to grow its impact, providing free, quality education to children globally through partnerships and a collective effort. Recently, Janine spoke at the RESSEC panel discussion focused on the Ecosystem Approach in Social Entrepreneurship, where she shared insights into how Solve Education! has harnessed the power of communities and networks to scale its mission of educational equity and social impact.
A Mission Driven by Purpose, Powered by Partnerships
At the core of Solve Education! is the belief that education is a fundamental right and no child should be left behind. While the entire team is deeply connected to this mission, what makes Solve Education! truly impactful is the collaborative effort behind it. Partners, youth ambassadors, local organizations, and volunteers all play vital roles in driving the mission forward. Solve My English (SME) in Indonesia engages learners in improving their English through Edbot.ai, a digital platform. Local ambassadors expand its reach to rural areas, bringing free education to thousands and creating social impact.
Building Ecosystems That Scale Impact
Janine’s key insight from her talk was the importance of building strong ecosystems. Solve Education! thrives thanks to its network of partners, local mentors, youth ambassadors, and volunteers. These stakeholders are instrumental in scaling the organization’s efforts, ensuring that Solve Education! can reach as many learners as possible. Youth ambassadors effectively expand the program’s reach, making learners part of a broader movement for social change and social impact.
Be Part of the Solution: Collaborate for Change
At Solve Education!, we believe that lasting social change happens through collective action. While our mission is to provide free education to children worldwide, we recognize that we cannot do this alone. That’s why we invite partners, donors, and volunteers to join us in building stronger ecosystems that support young learners. Your contribution helps us expand our reach and empower more children with the education they deserve. Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
We are especially grateful to Maylyn Tan for inviting Janine Teo to the RESSEC panel and to the entire team for creating such a welcoming and inspiring platform. We also thank David Pong, co-founder and CEO of Wateroam, for sharing the stage and adding depth to the conversation with his insights. It was an honor to share our story and connect with an audience so passionate about social impact.
Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to achieving even greater impact together through continued collaboration.