Varkey Foundation

The Varkey Foundation is an organization that awards the annual Global Teacher Prize, a US$1 million award recognizing an exceptional teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession. The foundation aims to improve the standards of education for underprivileged children worldwide. The organization is newsworthy because the 2026 Global Teacher Prize was recently awarded to Rouble Nagi, an Indian teacher and activist. Nagi was recognized for her work transforming slum education in India by creating hundreds of learning centers and painting educational murals on slum walls through her Rouble Nagi Art Foundation. The award was presented at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The Varkey Foundation's Global Teacher Prize highlights the importance of innovative teaching methods and the dedication of educators in addressing educational disparities, making it a significant event in the global education landscape.