Varkey Foundation
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The Varkey Foundation, initially the Varkey GEMS Foundation, is the nonprofit arm of GEMS Education, an education management company.[3] It was formed in 2010 by Indian businessman Sunny Varkey, GEMS chairman.[4]
It has been suggested that this article be merged into GEMS Education. (Discuss) Proposed since December 2023. |
Quick Facts Formation, Founders ...
Formation | 2010; 14 years ago (2010) |
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Founders | Sunny Varkey |
Type | Charitable foundation |
Purpose | Education, teacher training |
Headquarters | London, United Kingdom[1][2] |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Sunny Varkey (Chairman) |
Website | varkeyfoundation |
Formerly called | Varkey GEMS Foundation |
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The Varkey Foundation has partnered with a variety of major global organizations including UNESCO, UNICEF, and the Clinton Global Initiative. It gives out the Global Teacher Prize, a US$1 million award.