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Unlocking Opportunity through Education

At World Education, we believe that high-quality education is a powerful driver of opportunity and progress. Our team of experts is deeply committed to expanding access to learning for all, grounded in decades of experience and a relentless pursuit of excellence. From building foundational skills to supporting lifelong learning, our programs respond to the evolving needs of individuals and communities. We work to broaden pathways for youth and adults to thrive in education, work, and life—partnering with local organizations and systems to deliver impactful, sustainable solutions that strengthen education worldwide.

World Education uses collaborative, evidence-informed solutions and deep local expertise to advance learning and workforce readiness across the lifespan.

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World Education and JSI formally joined forces to advance health and education outcomes worldwide.

After more than 30 years as affiliated nonprofit organizations, World Education became a division of JSI on July 1, 2023. This merger strengthened our ability to deliver high-quality programs by aligning operations, streamlining support, and deepening our shared commitment to local leadership and lasting impact. While we now operate as one organization, the World Education name and logo remain—reflecting our continued dedication to transformative education and community-driven change.

Since its founding, World Education has reached millions of people in over 50 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, as well as in the United States—expanding access to education and opportunity for all, and supporting meaningful, lasting change. What began in 1951 with community-based literacy efforts in India has grown into a global commitment to improving lives through education and training.

The Bantwana Initiative

Launched in 2006, the Bantwana Initiative was born from a shared vision between World Education and our African partners to support orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV and poverty. In alignment with its locally led mission, Bantwana teams in Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and Uganda became independent organizations in 2018, 2021, and 2023. In 2024, they came together to form the Bantwana Regional Network—preserving the Bantwana name and vision while expanding impact across sub-Saharan Africa. Though World Education and the Network now operate independently, they remain connected by a shared legacy of community-driven, integrated support for youth, women, and families.

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World Education fosters enduring partnerships across regions and sectors to advance education outcomes for all. We offer education systems strengthening, program design and implementation, applied research and evaluation, capacity development, and policy development services.

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