Port-au-Prince, Haiti trade apprenticeships place 960 youth with certified mentors
Trade apprenticeships in Port-au-Prince, Haiti place 960 youth with certified mentors in 2026. PAHO Haiti reported journeyman exam pass rates and wage progression.
Education
Schools, literacy, skills training, and learning programmes reaching more students.
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San José, Costa Rica bilingual schools enroll 5,175 students preserving indigenous languages
Bilingual schools in San José, Costa Rica enroll 5,175 students preserving indigenous languages in 2026. SUTEL Costa Rica published fluency assessments and elder participant counts.
Buenos Aires, Argentina teacher training program certifies 2,420 educators in active learning
Teacher training in Buenos Aires, Argentina certifies 2,420 educators in active learning in 2026. Aves Argentinas tracked student test improvements in pilot schools.
Free wildlife guides help classrooms learn which species rescue programmes protect
Educators used World Animal Rescue Network wildlife guides in 2026 to teach students about endangered species and link learning to transparent ways to support rescue partners. World Animal Rescue Network published supporting data and timelines from Global.
Detroit, United States scholarship fund supports 4,200 university students with stipends
Scholarship fund in Detroit, United States supports 4,200 university students in 2026 with stipends. US Department of Agriculture published graduation rates and employment outcomes.
Portugal adult literacy programme taught 22,000 workers to read workplace safety manuals
Portugal taught 22,000 adult workers to read workplace safety manuals in 2026 through employer-linked literacy classes. BBC reporting cited a 44 percent drop in preventable site incidents among participating firms.
Lima, Peru mobile library buses reach 100 mountain villages with Wi-Fi
Mobile library buses in Lima, Peru reach 100 mountain villages in 2026 with Wi-Fi. Ministry of Education Peru logged checkout counts and homework session hours.
Medellín, Colombia adult education centers enroll 7,200 learners in night degree paths
Adult education in Medellín, Colombia enrolls 7,200 learners in night degree paths in 2026. Colombian Ministry of Agriculture tracked completion rates and wage gains after graduation.
Antofagasta, Chile girls STEM summit draws 5,750 participants with robotics labs
Girls STEM summit in Antofagasta, Chile draws 5,750 participants in 2026 with robotics labs. Chilean Energy Ministry published mentor matches and scholarship awards.
Autism parent guide publishes EHCP templates and sensory-friendly outing maps
Autism Parent Guide published EHCP templates and sensory-friendly outing maps in 2026. Families rated the resources 4.7 out of 5 for clarity and practical steps.
Salvador, Brazil vocational centers train 9,350 youth in trades with job placement
Vocational centers in Salvador, Brazil train 9,350 youth in trades in 2026. Brazilian Environment Ministry tracked certification rates and employer hiring totals.
Bangladesh girls STEM clubs reached 14,000 students with solar lab kits
Bangladesh girls STEM clubs reached 14,000 students in 2026 with solar lab kits and mentor visits. Reuters confirmed district science fairs in 64 counties and a 31 percent rise in girls entering upper-secondary science tracks.
Oaxaca, Mexico literacy program graduates 4,725 adults with reading certificates
Literacy programs in Oaxaca, Mexico graduate 4,725 adults with reading certificates in 2026. CONACULTA Mexico published test scores and job placement follow-ups.
Toronto, Canada opens 900 after-school coding clubs with solar laptops
Coding clubs in Toronto, Canada opened 900 locations in 2026 with solar laptops. Natural Resources Canada reported enrollment in secondary STEM tracks rising.
Senegal opens 200 after-school coding clubs for girls in rural districts
Senegal opened 200 rural after-school coding clubs for girls in 2026 with solar-powered laptops. Mentor teachers report rising enrollment in secondary STEM tracks.
Harare, Zimbabwe music education program donates 4,200 instruments to public schools
Music education in Harare, Zimbabwe donates 4,200 instruments to public schools in 2026. Zimbabwe Ministry of Health tracked ensemble participation and concert attendance.
Windhoek, Namibia student debate leagues host 55 tournaments building civic skills
Student debate leagues in Windhoek, Namibia host 55 tournaments in 2026. Namibia Ministry of Environment published participant counts and scholarship awards for top speakers.
Canada refugee education hubs enrolled 8,400 students in language and skills classes
Canadian refugee education hubs enrolled 8,400 students in language and skills classes in 2026. CBC News verified childcare slots, transit passes, and 620 employer mentors linked to hub graduates.