12/12/2025
And (last but not least) we’re so very pleased to bring you the news of our winning projects from the Fitch Group, Inc. Global Education Challenge 2025 Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Regional Finals!
In 1st place (and progressing to the Fitch Group Global Finals next week) is ‘Audread’ from Kenya! Audread is an all-in-one learning app with interactive virtual labs and multilingual AI, deeply integrating African languages. It makes science accessible and engaging for refugees and underserved communities, preparing learners for national and international science fairs and opening doors to further education.
In 2nd place (and also progressing to the Fitch Group Global Finals next week) is ‘Altruistech’ from Sierra Leone! Altruistech Luminary Center provides creative technology learning for out-of-school children in underserved communities. Using LEGO robotics, chess, mental math, and IoT, it equips learners aged 4–17 with practical 21st-century skills.
In 3rd place is ‘Our Youth 4 The Climate’ from the United Kingdom! Our Youth 4 The Climate (OY4C) is a youth-led movement delivering the first-ever climate curriculum built by young people, for young people. It is active in schools across multiple countries, providing action-driven, intersectional climate education where governments have not.
In joint 3rd place is ‘Mobile Credit Computer Labs for Digital Literacy’ from Uganda! This initiative delivers mobile computer labs and hands-on digital education to schools in rural and slum communities. Four additional “credit” labs will serve over 1,000 learners and 80 teachers, with affordable installment payment models.
… and a special mention goes to ‘Azari Women in Tech Africa’ from Nigeria who secured a runners up spot in this region! Azari Women in Tech Africa trains African women in technology and design. Since 2018, their free programs in graphic design, brand design, digital tools, and career readiness have empowered hundreds of women, increasing their representation and impact in the tech industry.
We’re super proud of all our EMEA Region Winners and wish all those projects progressing to the Global finals next week the very best of luck!