PROGRAMS

Communities

We work with communities to help our impact go further. Through working with Jacobs Fellows and school aggregators we extend our reach, promoting children’s learning and development.

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Theory of Change

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Research Fellows

Highly talented and innovative early and mid-career researchers working on child and youth development advance their research with a Jacobs Foundation Research Fellowship.

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School Aggregators

We are fostering a strengthened global school system by collaborating with networks and organizations that support schools.

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SALEX – School Action Learning Exchange

The School Action Learning Exchange (SALEX) is a learning community of organizations that support schools, school leaders, and teachers by aggregating and sharing knowledge, building capacity, and implementing promising practices in schools.

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Coalitions

We are building researcher and social entrepreneur coalitions who jointly create evidence-based education solutions.

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J-STARS – Student Traineeship

J-STARS is a unique opportunity for young talents who want to advance learning and education, and pursue a career in NGOs, government or international philanthropy.

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Friends of Education

Friends of Education is a network of 38 Swiss-based education funders and governmental and international organizations, including the Jacobs Foundation.