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"Every child deserves a teacher who believes in them, a classroom that inspires them, and a future that awaits them."
— Dr. Margaret Osei-Asante, Founder
By the Numbers
A Quarter Century of Impact
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Our Vision
A world where education is a right, not a privilege.
Luminary Foundation was established with an unwavering conviction: the single most powerful lever for social change is education. We partner with governments, universities, schools, and communities to build systems that endure long after our grants have concluded.
Our work spans early childhood literacy, secondary STEM access, teacher training, and scholarship programmes for first-generation university students.
About the Foundation
What We Do
View All Programs → Core Initiatives
Global Reach
Scholars Programme
Full scholarship support for first-generation university students across 24 partner countries, including mentorship and career placement services.
8,400 scholars · 24 countries
Infrastructure
School Builder Initiative
Climate-resilient schools in under-resourced communities, with solar power, clean water, and digital libraries.
1,200+ schools · 18 countries
Capacity Building
Teacher Excellence Fund
Professional development grants, pedagogical training, and stipend support for teachers in high-need communities.
22,000 teachers · 31 countries
Stories of Change
From the Field
Kenya · 2024
Kenyatta District Literacy Project
48 rural schools equipped with literacy coaches. Literacy rates rose from 38% to 79%.
48 Schools · 12,400 Students
Colombia · 2024
Scholars Programme — Bogotá Cohort
320 first-generation scholars received full university packages. 94% graduated within four years.
320 Scholars · 94% Graduation Rate
Bangladesh · 2023
Climate-Resilient Schools Initiative
40 flood-resilient schools built with solar power and community libraries across Sylhet division.
40 Schools · 18,000 Students
In partnership with leading institutions worldwide
United NationsWorld BankGates FoundationUNESCOUNICEFRockefeller FoundationFord FoundationOpen SocietyAga KhanMacArthur FoundationUnited NationsWorld BankGates FoundationUNESCOUNICEFRockefeller FoundationFord FoundationOpen SocietyAga KhanMacArthur Foundation
Make a Difference
Your gift opens a classroom door.
Every donation to Luminary Foundation is invested directly into scholarship, infrastructure, and teacher training programmes with measurable outcomes.