The Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) mentoring program is back for its 8th edition, bringing together passionate educators, innovators, and changemakers from across the globe. This year, we are thrilled to welcome 92 projects led by 160 developers from 26 countries across the world. Additionally, 90 mentors and 11 hub coordinators will guide and support the projects throughout the program.
A Truly Global Community
The OE4BW network continues to grow, fostering collaboration across continents:
Asia: India (92), Vietnam (11), Bangladesh (4), Malaysia (14), Brunei Darussalam (4), Kazakhstan (2), Philippines (2), China (2), Indonesia (4), Singapore (1)
Africa: Ghana (2)
Europe: UK (2), Spain (1), Portugal (4), Italy (1), Romania (2), Estonia (1), Cyprus (1), Slovenia (5), Austria (1), Belgium (1), Czech Republic (1)
North America: US (1), Trinidad and Tobago (1)
Australia (1).
Focused Thematic Hubs for Greater Impact
This year, projects are organised under 11 thematic hubs, ensuring focused efforts in key educational areas:
- 4 Hubs in Education & Pedagogy
- 2 Hubs in Sustainability
- 2 Hubs in Health and Well-being
- 2 Hubs in Artificial Intelligence
- 1 Hub for Youth Developers.
What’s next?
Over the coming months, developers will work alongside expert mentors, refining their projects and transforming ideas into impactful Open Educational Resources (OERs). This year’s cohort builds on the momentum of over 450 projects and 537 participants from 45 countries developed in previous editions.
We are grateful to all the project developers and mentors who have applied and are committed to making quality education accessible to all. Your dedication and passion are the driving forces behind this global initiative.
Stay tuned for updates as these projects come to life!
OE4BW team
