On August 27, 2024, Janine Teo, CEO of Solve Education!, met with Dr. Itje Chodidjah, Chairperson of Indonesian National Commission for UNESCO (Komisi Nasional Indonesia untuk UNESCO), at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology (Kemendikbudristek RI). This pivotal event underscored the mutual vision of both organizations to promote equitable education for communities in underserved regions, leveraging technology and innovative learning solutions.
For decades, UNESCO has led international efforts to promote education as a driver of peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. This meeting between Janine Teo and Dr. Itje Chodidjah highlighted the importance of inclusive, scalable education platforms, especially in developing countries like Indonesia.
Solve Education! addresses key global educational challenges through its tech-driven solutions, such as Edbot.ai. This platform provides personalized learning for students in remote regions, helping to bridge the gaps in educational resources and access to quality teachers. By leveraging AI, Solve Education! empowers students to learn at their own pace, making education more accessible and equitable.
Empowering Women and STEM Education
Dr. Itje Chodidjah has been a transformative figure in Indonesia’s education system, particularly in her work teaching English and advocating for gender equality. She has long emphasized the need for students to develop critical thinking and creativity, skills that are essential in preparing them for the challenges of the 21st-century job market. Dr. Itje’s leadership extends into STEM education, where she has worked tirelessly to promote gender equality. Globally, women represent only about 33.1% of researchers, and in Indonesia, just 3 in 10 women pursue careers in STEM. Solve Education!’s programs, like Ecopower, aim to break down these barriers, encouraging equal participation from both young women and men by offering hands-on STEM experiences.
The Role of Lifelong Learning and Technology
Both Janine Teo and Dr. Itje acknowledged the importance of lifelong learning, particularly in the context of rapid technological advancements. Education, they emphasized, should not be confined to formal classroom settings, especially for students in underserved communities. Edbot.ai supports lifelong learning by offering students personalized educational experiences tailored to their pace and needs. This AI-powered platform is especially important in rural Indonesia, where access to traditional educational resources is limited. Solve Education!’s use of AI technology ensures that students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in the global workforce.
Collaborative Efforts and Global Educational Reform
The meeting between Janine Teo and Dr. Itje Chodidjah also emphasized the necessity of collaborative efforts to address the challenges in education. Both Solve Education! and UNESCO recognize that no single organization can solve these issues alone and that partnerships are key to scaling educational initiatives effectively. In a country like Indonesia, where millions of students lack access to basic literacy and numeracy skills, a collaboration between UNESCO and Solve Education! offers a way to scale educational programs effectively. With AI-powered platforms like Edbot.ai and UNESCO’s support, these educational efforts can reach students in the most remote areas, ensuring no one is left behind.
Both UNESCO and Solve Education! are united by a shared goal: to break down barriers to quality education. From gender inequality to a lack of educational resources, both organizations are committed to making education accessible for all, regardless of their background. Through their combined efforts, Solve Education! and UNESCO are working to empower the next generation. With AI-powered solutions and innovative educational policies, both organizations have the aligned goal that every human being has the right to quality education and lifelong learning opportunities, creating a more inclusive and accessible educational landscape for all.
Both Janine Teo and Dr. Itje emphasized the importance of partnerships in achieving their shared goals. Solve Education! relies on funders and partners to help scale their impact and ensure that their AI-powered learning platforms reach underserved students. Through their collaboration, UNESCO and Solve Education! offer funders a chance to contribute to a global movement to transform education. By investing in these initiatives, partners can help create a future where education is inclusive, accessible, and transformative.