Awards:

The World Economic Forum rated World Links’ TPD educational program as the top initiative to bridge the global digital divide, among 75 candidate programs.

World Links was honored as a Finalist in the Stockholm Challenge (2001-2002), sponsored by the King of Sweden, for the world's most innovative information technology program.

Achievement:

In just 10 years, World Links has become a recognized leader in transforming education around the world…

1997: Founded within the World Bank Institute

1999: Spins off as independent Not-for-Profit, spanning Latin America & Africa

2000: Launches “Big Blue” Zimbabwe’s first mobile internet computer lab/classroom

2001: Named Finalist, Stockholm

2002: Challenge, sponsored by the King of Sweden

2003: Establishes first Asian programs & Launches World Links Arab Region

2004: Voted World Economic Forum’s “Top Educational Program

2006: Named Finalist, Development Gateway Award for its School-based Tele-center program(Dominican Republic). Organizes Central American Policymakers Seminar in Costa Rica.

2007: Trains half of Rep. of Macedonia’s teachers, organizes Asia Policy Forum for 10 Asian countries and celebrates 10th Anniversary

2008: 34 countries, 11 languages for TPD materials, > 35,000 teachers, and 4 million students