Imagine Worldwide Wins the 2025 Global EdTech Prize./ PHOTO ;Courtesy
Imagine Worldwide has been recognized with the first-ever Global EdTech Prize in the Non-Profit category, honoring its role in transforming foundational learning for children across Africa.
The award was presented during the World Schools Summit at Yasmina British Academy in Abu Dhabi, hosted by T4 Education with support from Owl Ventures and Digital Promise.
The Global EdTech Prize, launched in 2025, highlights innovative solutions addressing urgent educational challenges worldwide.
It recognizes organizations across three categories: Non-Profit, Start-Up, and Major, with winners chosen through a rigorous process that includes expert evaluation and votes from educators.
The prize also provides winners with visibility, networking opportunities, and the potential to scale their impact globally.
“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition,” said Rapelang Rabana, Co‑CEO of Imagine Worldwide.
“This award is not only a celebration of our team’s work but also of our government partners in Malawi, Tanzania, and Sierra Leone, who are walking this journey with us to transform the lives of millions of students. Together, we are proving that every child, no matter where they are bor,n can learn and thrive.”
Imagine Worldwide collaborates with governments to deliver tablet-based learning programs in some of Africa’s most resource-limited areas.
These programs focus on literacy and numeracy while also helping governments establish systems that can sustain long-term educational improvements.
Designed for self-directed learning, the software uses a “teacher avatar” in the local language to guide students individually, enabling measurable learning gains even in communities with limited electricity or internet access.
Vikas Pota, Founder of T4 Education and the Global EdTech Prize, said: “Congratulations to Imagine Worldwide for your crucial contribution to improving education and helping scale innovations that make a real difference to children’s lives.”
He noted that the prize process involved careful review by experts, shortlisting of finalists, in-person presentations at the Summit, and secret-ballot voting by educators to select winners.
The non-profit category’s final round saw Imagine Worldwide competing against other high-impact organizations, including the Global Community of Practice from Team4Tech Foundation.
Across all categories, winners like Brisk Teaching (Start-Up) and Matific Maths Game (Major) were recognized for their innovative contributions to education worldwide.
Amit A. Patel, Co‑Founder and Managing Partner of Owl Ventures, praised Imagine Worldwide’s approach:
“By harnessing technology in the service of education, your work deserves recognition worldwide. I hope that through this prestigious award, policymakers, educators, and changemakers alike see the impact of your innovation and help scale the transformation we need.”
The award underscores the potential of accessible, scalable EdTech solutions to address learning gaps, particularly in low-resource contexts.
It also strengthens Imagine Worldwide’s partnerships with governments, communities, and education leaders, expanding the reach and sustainability of their programs.
For Imagine Worldwide, this recognition is more than a milestone.
As Rapelang Rabana emphasized, it validates the collaborative efforts of her team and government partners while bringing new momentum to reach millions more children.
The Global EdTech Prize not only honors innovation but also amplifies the impact of solutions that can fundamentally improve foundational learning for children across Africa and beyond.
