Teach the World foundation

What Teach the World foundation does

Teach the World Foundation (TTWF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and registered in Maryland, USA, that delivers gamified digital literacy and numeracy education to out-of-school and under-served children in developing countries. The foundation operates three integrated programs—MicroSchool (one-room community-based schools with tablets and local female facilitators serving up to 100 learners per day across multiple shifts), InSchool (tablet-based enhancement of existing partner schools), and AtHome Learning (smartphone-based family literacy for connected households)—all powered by best-in-class third-party educational software from Enuma, DragonBox, Taleemabad, Muse, Earthlingo, and Footsteps2Brilliance. Programs run across Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malawi, and a South Sudan pilot, with field operations hubs in Karachi, Lahore, Badin, and Islamabad, and a current footprint of 15,000+ students across 140+ schools/programs as of 2025.

The organization does not sell products in the traditional sense; its revenue mechanics are diversified across three streams: individual donations (online, text-to-give, mail; tiered at $150/child/year, $7,500/MicroSchool/year), government grants and institutional partnerships (notably the cabinet-approved Sindh Education Foundation grant covering 125 schools and 12,000+ students, and a 2025 MoU with the State Bank of Pakistan targeting 10 million people in financial literacy by FY2028), and corporate sponsorships from Pakistani multinationals including Engro, Arbisoft, TRG, Ibex, Afiniti, Abbott, and Hilton Pharma. Implementation is delivered through a partnership-led GTM model with implementing NGOs (CARE Foundation, Joshua Orphan & Community Care, OBAT Helpers, Moawin Foundation, Junior Jinnah Trust) and government bodies, with a small core team of 11–50 employees coordinated from US mailing addresses in Rockville/Gaithersburg, MD. Learning outcomes are externally validated, with Nielsen research showing 2x faster learning versus traditional methods and CERP-validated 2x improvement in numeracy and literacy scores.

Name

Teach the World foundation

Legal name

Teach the World Foundation

Website

https://teachtheworldfoundation.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Teach the World Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers gamified tablet- and smartphone-based literacy and numeracy programs to out-of-school and under-served children in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Malawi, and South Sudan, through MicroSchool, InSchool, and AtHome Learning models implemented via government and NGO partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Digital Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Literacy Foundations (Phonics, Reading Fluency, Comprehension) Platforms (EDAFAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Learning Device Ecosystems & 1:1 Program Solutions (Devices, MDM, Charging) (EDAJAMAL)

Keywords

• Digital literacy programs
• Nonprofit e-learning
• Community-based education
• Tablet-based learning
• Out-of-school children

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Nonprofit relies heavily on individual donations. Donors can give online at the website, via text-to-give (TTWF to 50155), or by mailing a check. Donations are tax-exempt in the US as a 501(c)(3) organization.
2. Government Grants and Partnerships: Government partnerships such as the Sindh Education Foundation (SEF) cabinet-approved grant supporting 125 schools and over 12,000 students. Also the MoU with State Bank of Pakistan for financial literacy outreach. Government grants fund expansion of Microschools.
3. Corporate Sponsorship and CSR Funding: Corporate partners including Arbisoft, Engro, TRG, Ibex, Afiniti, Lucky Electric, Abbott, Hilton Pharma, Abdullah Foundation, and others sponsor Microschools. These CSR/ESG funded programs support individual schools or classrooms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Teach the World Foundation (TTWF) is a US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers gamified digital literacy and numeracy programs to underserved children (kindergarten through grade 5) in developing countries. Its core offerings are three delivery models — MicroSchools (one-room community schools equipped with tablets and locally hired facilitators), InSchool (digital enhancement of existing partner schools), and AtHome Learning (smartphone-based family literacy) — all powered by best-in-class third-party educational software delivered on tablets or smartphones.

Product overview

TTWF operates a multi-product digital education platform offering three integrated programs: MicroSchool (one-room community schools with tablets and facilitators), InSchool (enhancing existing schools with tablet-based learning), and AtHome Learning (smartphone-based family literacy). All programs leverage the same ecosystem of gamified educational software applications loaded on tablets or smartphones, enabling self-paced, interactive learning that outperforms traditional methods. The platform is designed for rapid deployment and scalability in resource-constrained regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroSchools: One-room community-based schools equipped with tablets loaded with the world's best self-learning games, in a facilitated environment
• InSchool Program
• AtHome Learning
• ELAN (Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy)

Products and services

• MicroSchool Program One-room community-based schools equipped with tablets loaded with gamified e-learning applications, managed by locally hired facilitators (typically women). Accommodates up to 25 children per session, operating multiple 2-hour shifts serving up to 100 learners daily. Rapidly deployable in underserved communities lacking educational infrastructure.
• InSchool Program Enhances quality of learning in existing schools by replacing traditional curriculum with best-in-class educational games for English, Math and local language, delivered on tablets. Partners leverage existing infrastructure (staff, classrooms, utilities) while reducing dependence on high-quality teachers. Students have outperformed those using traditional approach by 1.5-3x.
• AtHome Learning Program Smartphone-based family literacy program providing remote learning through gamified applications. Reaches families with internet connectivity via targeted messages with learning application links; includes regular facilitator check-ins and weekly online quizzes. Particularly addresses cultural and mobility barriers for girls and children with disabilities.
• ELAN (Enhancing Literacy and Numeracy) Program A digital learning platform combining innovative technology with cost-effective learning solutions for children in kindergarten to grade 5, designed for delivery via smartphone or tablet in resource-constrained environments. Children using the TTWF model learned twice as much as children using traditional methods, validated by Nielsen research.

Quantifiable outcome

• Children learn 2x as much as traditional methods in half the time (validated by Nielsen research)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) / SBP Banking Services CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2025MoU signed in Karachi for financial literacy and inclusion collaboration. Aims to reach 10 million individuals with financial literacy initiatives by FY2028, engaging 1.2 million in FY2026. Partnership focuses on underserved communities and digital financial education through TTWF's digital learning solutions.
• Sindh Education Foundation (SEF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed August 2023 for the establishment of MicroSchool project under SEF's Digital Learning Program. Cabinet-approved grant supporting 125 schools enrolling over 12,000 students. Addresses Sindh's out-of-school children through digital innovation. Combined Microschool and InSchool strength of approximately 14,317 students in 141 schools.
• CARE FoundationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInSchool program partnership at 4 schools in Lahore. CARE Foundation runs 888 schools total (33 built, ~683 adopted government schools) and provides infrastructure, staff, classrooms. Over 285,000 children educated through CARE. TTWF provides digital learning enhancement using tablets with gamified educational software.
• Joshua Orphan & Community CarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUK and Malawi-based charity operating since 1999. Focuses on education, early childhood development, community projects and emergency relief. Works with 9 primary schools, 28 secondary schools, and 22 community-based childcare centers in Blantyre rural. TTWF provides digital learning programs for pre-school students.
• OBAT HelperscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNonprofit providing support, education and economic empowerment to displaced refugee populations in Bangladesh camps (including Rohingya refugees). On the ground providing medical clinics, micro-lending, schools and job-training. TTWF provides digital MicroSchool programs in the camps.
• Junior Jinnah Trust (JJT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIslamabad-based partner. Established a smartphone internet hub for nearly 300 students during COVID-19. Also developing InSchool program in Islamabad.
• Moawin FoundationminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInSchool program in Islamabad for over 300 students, enhancing existing education with digital learning tools.
• The Citizens Foundation (TCF)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in expanded 2017-2018 pilot across Pakistan and Bangladesh. TCF operates schools for underprivileged children in Pakistan.
• Iqra FundminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in expanded 2017-2018 pilot across Pakistan and Bangladesh.
• SOS Villages PakistanminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner in expanded 2017-2018 pilot across Pakistan, providing education for orphaned and vulnerable children.
• EnumacoreTechnology or IntegrationEducation technology company creating learning apps for early literacy, numeracy, and self-paced learning. Based in Berkeley, California with offices in Seoul and Beijing. All TTWF programs leverage Enuma's tools.
• DragonBox (WeWantToKnow / Kahoot! group)coreTechnology or IntegrationAcclaimed series of educational math apps covering algebra, geometry, addition, and subtraction. Developed by Norwegian studio WeWantToKnow, integrated into Kahoot! group. Combines pedagogical expertise with game design. All TTWF programs leverage DragonBox.
• Taleemabad (Orenda Project)coreTechnology or IntegrationDigital education app product of the Orenda Project, originating from a school in Bhei ka Saidiyan slum in Islamabad. Led to 31% increase in test scores and 70% reduction in dropouts. All TTWF programs leverage Taleemabad.
• Muse by SABAQcoreTechnology or IntegrationSABAQ's flagship product created after 3+ years of R&D and testing with over 35,000 students across Pakistan. Helps teachers deliver engaging lessons using apps on tablets or LED TVs. All TTWF programs leverage Muse.
• EarthlingocoreTechnology or IntegrationLanguage learning game teaching players a new language through exploration and battling evil robots. Provides balance between screen-based learning and real-world relevance through contextual immersion. All TTWF programs leverage Earthlingo.
• Footsteps2BrilliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationPre-K through 3rd grade literacy solution using mobile technology to connect school, home, and community. Turn-key innovation city license for scalable pre-K through 3rd grade literacy curriculum. All TTWF programs leverage Footsteps2Brilliance.
• ArbisoftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring MicroSchools in Pakistan.
• EngrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring MicroSchools. Imran Sayeed (TTWF co-founder) serves on Engro's board of directors.
• TRG (The Resource Group)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring MicroSchools in Pakistan.
• IbexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring MicroSchools in Pakistan.
• AfinitiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partner sponsoring MicroSchools in Pakistan.
• Lucky ElectricminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner of MicroSchools program.
• Engro FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor of MicroSchools program.
• AbbottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner of MicroSchools program.
• Hilton PharmaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner of MicroSchools program.
• Abdullah FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor of MicroSchools program.
• PKICminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor partner of MicroSchools program.
• Taqseem FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor of MicroSchools program.
• The Soorty FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate foundation sponsor of MicroSchools program.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pratham Education Foundation: One of India's largest education NGOs, focused on functional literacy and numeracy for underserved children using low-cost, scalable models. Most directly comparable peer given shared literacy-first mission, developing-market focus, and donor-funded structure.
• Room to Read: Global nonprofit operating literacy and girls' education programs across Asia and Africa. Closely comparable in mission (early-grade literacy at scale in low-resource settings), donor-funded model, and multi-country delivery through local partners.

Regional players

• The Citizens Foundation (TCF): Pakistan's largest K-12 nonprofit school network serving underprivileged children. Regional peer in the same geography and donor/CSR ecosystem; also a former TTWF pilot partner, providing direct comparability on per-school cost and outcomes.
• CARE Foundation: Pakistan-focused nonprofit operating 888 schools serving 285,000+ children. Regional peer in the same geography; also a TTWF InSchool implementation partner, making the relationship both competitive and collaborative.

Broad incumbents

• Bridge International Academies: Large-scale operator of low-cost private schools across Africa and India using standardized digital curricula and teacher scripts. Comparable in technology-enabled, low-cost schooling for low-income families, but operates at significantly greater scale and as a for-profit enterprise.
• Dubai Cares: UAE-based philanthropic foundation funding education programs for children in developing countries, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, and several African nations. Comparable in funding scope, target geographies, and donor/funder model; potential partner or competitor for grant capital.
• Malala Fund: Global girls' education nonprofit working across multiple developing countries including Pakistan. Comparable in global brand recognition, girls'-education focus in Pakistan, and ability to attract large-scale grant and donor capital.

Emerging players

• Ubongo: African EdTech nonprofit producing localized, gamified learning content for children via TV, mobile, and tablets. Direct overlap on gamified, self-paced digital learning for early-grade learners in resource-constrained settings, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa.
• Eneza Education: Mobile-based learning platform serving students across Sub-Saharan Africa via SMS and smartphone apps. Comparable in delivering supplemental digital learning to underserved learners in fragile-market geographies, with similar reliance on partnerships with NGOs and governments.
• Orenda Project (Taleemabad): Pakistan-origin digital learning app and program originating from a low-income Islamabad community; produces Taleemabad app used by TTWF. Comparable as an early-stage EdTech serving low-income learners in Pakistan, with potential to become a more direct competitor if it expands delivery on its own.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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