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A Global Gift of Solidarity: Partnering with the Ranjitsinh Disale Foundation
In 2020, something extraordinary happened in the world of education. When Ranjitsinh Disale, a teacher from India, won the prestigious Global Teacher Prize, he didn’t keep the $1 million award to himself. Instead, he fulfilled a promise made in his application: to share half of the prize money with the other nine finalists.
This act of generosity wasn’t just symbolic—it was transformative. It created a ripple effect of collaboration, empowerment, and global solidarity among educators from ten different countries, including South Africa’s own Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba, founder of Mokhudu Creations.
🌍 A Shared Vision for Education
The Ranjitsinh Disale Foundation (RDF) was born from this spirit of unity. Its mission is clear:
To ensure every child around the globe receives quality education through innovation and global partnerships.
At Mokhudu Creations, we proudly align with this vision. Our work in rural South African schools—integrating ICT, supporting teacher development, and creating inclusive resources—is deeply inspired by the values RDF promotes:
- Equity in education
- Empowerment through technology
- Cross-border collaboration
- Peaceful global citizenship
🤝 Why This Partnership Matters
Ranjitsinh’s decision to share the prize money was more than a financial gesture. It was a call to action—a belief that teachers are stronger together. By supporting each other, sharing ideas, and building communities of practice, we can:
- Reach more learners
- Strengthen teacher capacity
- Innovate across borders
- Advocate for inclusive, quality education
Mokhudu Creations is honoured to be part of this global movement. The support from RDF has helped amplify our work in ICT integration, digital resource creation, and teacher empowerment—especially in under-resourced schools.
✨ The Global Teacher Prize Finalists United
The ten educators who received this shared gift represent diverse contexts but a common goal. Together, they form a powerful network of changemakers:
| Country | Finalist Name |
|---|---|
| India | Ranjitsinh Disale |
| South Africa | Mokhudu Cynthia Machaba |
| Brazil | Doani Emanuela |
| Italy | Carlo Mazzone |
| Malaysia | Samuel Isaiah |
| Nigeria | Olasunkanmi Opeifa |
| South Korea | Yun Jeong-hyun |
| United Kingdom | Dr. Jamie Frost |
| United States | Leah Juelke |
| Vietnam | Hà Ánh Phượng |
Together, they represent a global classroom—one that values innovation, inclusion, and impact.
🌱 Looking Ahead
At Mokhudu Creations, we continue to build on this momentum. We invite educators, funders, and partners to join us in creating resources, training teachers, and transforming classrooms—one learner at a time.
Because when teachers lift each other up, the whole world rises.