The Global Education

What The Global Education does

The Global Education is a non-governmental, non-profit inter-cooperation alliance founded in 2010 in Brazil as Rede Pró-Educar and rebranded in 2022, with operational headquarters in Porto Alegre and a US office in Miami. The organization operates as a federation connecting civil society organizations, universities, entrepreneurs, donors, companies and governments with vulnerable populations across Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and the United States, serving immigrants, students, at-risk youth in the socio-educational system, and people in poverty. Its core technology is a Connected Education Platform, a Virtual Learning Environment built on Moodle open-source software, which underpins delivery of educational programs (Foreigners Program, Internship Program, Socioeducational Program), course categories (Wellness, Professional & Entrepreneurship, Free Courses, Preparatory), and the Coffee with Paulo Freire knowledge network.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: donations and philanthropic contributions from individuals and corporations (including PayPal and Zelle transfers), event sponsorships via the tiered Brazilian Feijoart gala (ranging from US$200 single tickets to US$20,000 title sponsorships), and program partnerships with certified organizations and private companies running programs supported by law. The organization maintains 14 member institutions delivering services locally, claims over 1.8 million lives impacted cumulatively, and operates with a lean team of 5 employees. Go-to-market is community-led, supplemented by event-driven fundraising, social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), and cultural partnerships such as the 2024 Noite das Ideias with the French Embassy.

Name

The Global Education

Legal name

THE GLOBAL EDUCATION NGO

Website

https://theglobaleducation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Global Education is a Brazilian-origin non-profit alliance operating a Moodle-based virtual learning platform and a 14-member institution network, delivering education, professional qualification, and social-inclusion programs to immigrants, students, at-risk youth, and impoverished populations across Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual/Hybrid International Short-Term Academic Programs (EDAIAIAL)

Keywords

• Educational nonprofit programs
• Vulnerable population support
• Online learning platform
• Inter-cooperation alliance
• Social impact education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Philanthropic Contributions: The organization raises funds through donations from individuals and corporations, as evidenced by their donation calls and QR code for Zelle transfers.
2. Event Sponsorships: The Brazilian Feijoart gala event offers sponsorship tiers (Title Sponsor US$20,000, Gala Sponsor US$7,500, Patron Table US$5,000, Single Invitation US$200) to generate revenue for social projects.
3. Program Partnerships with Certified Organizations: Certified organizations and private companies run programs supported by law, indicating government and institutional partnerships for program delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Global Education is a non-governmental, non-profit organization that designs and delivers educational programs for vulnerable populations through an inter-cooperation alliance of 14 member entities. Programs are facilitated via a shared Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment that supports online course delivery, learner engagement, and content distribution across the alliance network, with operations funded by donations, sponsorships, and event proceeds.

Product overview

The Global Education operates a portfolio centered on its Connected Education Platform — a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) built on Moodle Open Source software. The platform and associated programs are delivered through a network of member entities across Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and the United States. The offering includes educational programs (Foreigners Program, Internship Program, Socioeducational Program), multiple course categories (Wellness, Professional & Entrepreneurship, Free Courses, Preparatory Courses), and the Coffee with Paulo Freire initiative. Supporting services include Content and Methodologies Development and Evaluation of Projects and Programs. The organization also holds fundraising events such as the Brazilian Feijoart.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Educational Programs for Vulnerable Populations
• Moodle-based Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Inter-Cooperation Alliance Membership Network

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,800,000+ lives impacted through network of institutions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Embaixada da França no Brasil (French Embassy in Brazil)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership with the French Embassy in Brazil for the Noite das Ideias 2024 event, part of the Institut français initiative, focusing on cultural and educational programming about the historical relationship between France and Brazil.
• Institut françaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cultural organization behind the Noite das Ideias (Night of Ideas) initiative, partnering with The Global Education for the 2024 edition focused on Rio de Janeiro's visual culture.
• Roteiros de AlexandriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting partner for the Noite das Ideias 2024 event, contributing to the educational programming.
• Instituto de PesquisasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting the Noite das Ideias 2024 event educational programming.
• Instituto Nacional de Patrimônio Histórico (National Heritage Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for Noite das Ideias 2024 providing historical perspective and cultural heritage expertise.
• Museu Histórico NacionalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner institution for Noite das Ideias 2024, contributing to the historical and cultural programming.
• Rede Pró-EducarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOriginal founding organization that evolved into The Global Education in 2022. The organization was created in 2010 in Brazil with this name and maintains ongoing alliance and program collaboration.
• Consulado do Brasil em Miami (Brazilian Consulate in Miami)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporting the Brazilian Feijoart 2022 fundraising event, providing diplomatic support for the philanthropy event.
• Viva Brazil Signature (Venue)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue hosting the Brazilian Feijoart gala on November 29, 2022 in Miami Beach, FL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• BRAC: One of the world's largest non-governmental development organizations, with significant education, youth, and social-inclusion programming in multiple countries. Comparable as a multi-program, network-driven international development NGO serving vulnerable populations.
• Room to Read: International non-profit delivering education programs (literacy, gender equality) across multiple developing countries via a network model. Highly comparable as a globally-networked education NGO with multi-country reach and donor-supported programs.
• Teach For All: Global network of independent partner organizations working to expand educational opportunity. Comparable in network/alliance structure spanning multiple countries, though focused on teaching leadership rather than direct service delivery.
• Pratham: Large non-profit providing education programs to underprivileged children and adults in India and internationally. Comparable as a donor-supported education NGO serving vulnerable populations with diversified program verticals.
• Instituto Unibanco: Brazilian non-profit focused on public high school education management and youth development. Comparable as a Brazil-based education NGO targeting vulnerable youth populations.
• Fundação Lemann: Major Brazilian education-focused foundation funding public education initiatives and leadership development. Directly comparable as a Brazilian non-profit working in education and social inclusion.

Broad incumbents

• Ashoka: Global network supporting social entrepreneurs, including in education. Comparable as a network-driven social impact organization, though broader in scope than The Global Education's education focus.

Emerging players

• NaTakallam: Social enterprise connecting displaced people as language tutors with learners globally. Comparable in mission (immigrant/refugee empowerment through education) and online delivery model, though narrower in scope (language only).
• Kiron Open Higher Education: Non-profit providing online higher education access to refugees and disadvantaged learners, using a Moodle-based platform. Highly comparable in target population (immigrants/refugees), virtual learning delivery, and open-source tech stack.

Regional players

• Instituto Ayrton Senna: Brazilian non-profit focused on public education and youth development. Comparable as a Brazil-based education NGO serving vulnerable youth, though with greater brand recognition and corporate sponsor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UChsJY8YOKX5XF6WvgAfIgQQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/theglobaleducation.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/theglobaleducation
• Instagraminstagram.com/theglobaleducationngo

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