The latest news from our team, partners, and supporters.
Deloitte, one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, has signed on as a sponsor for the production of the Kannada language version of the TeachAIDS software. With the formal approval of the Karnataka state government, the completed software will be implemented into more than 5,500 secondary schools throughout the state. Celebrated cultural icons Sudeep,…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the 20 most populous countries in the world, which means an HIV prevalence rate of 1.1% translates into almost 500 million people living with HIV. A country already hard hit by the disease, significant poverty and on-going conflict contribute to limited health services and increased vulnerability…
“As regards the laudable, humane work TeachAids is carrying out, in creating a united front to combat HIV/AIDS, by means of educational material for children the world over, I would willingly like to offer my help. We can tackle this epidemic by breaking the silence and removing the stigma that surrounds this disease.” – Amitabh…
Children who enter the juvenile justice system are often ostracized from their communities and stuck in long legal processes during critical times in their development. They may struggle with addictions, violence, poor health, and lack of education, including lack of knowledge about the risks of HIV and AIDS. Narayana Aditya, a software engineer and active…
It costs $2,000,000 to create a single episode of The Simpsons, an animated sitcom of similar length to the TeachAids animated tutorials. To create the same high-quality products as commercial endeavors and then distribute them for free under our Creative Commons License, we rely on the generosity of countless individuals and organizations who are invested…
Like many countries, Namibia implements widespread AIDS education efforts. However, this does not always translate into people getting tested to know their status and help halt the spread of HIV. One public health educator, Havelinus N. Shemuketa, wanted to understand what factors might be contributing to low testing rates in his community. Shemuketa conducted an…
Tata Steel, a subsidiary of the globally respected Tata Group, has joined the TeachAids efforts as a financial sponsor for the Odia language version of the TeachAids software. Originating out of eastern India, Tata Steel currently operates in 26 countries with a local presence in over 50. Notably, much of their manufacturing continues to be…
“The TeachAids materials are amazing. If you come to one of the viewings, you’ll see how the children are glued to the television. They get it so fast because the material is fantastic. Even the teachers need to know, so the teachers are there listening and watching the whole thing, and they’re so informed. Those…
Like other resource-limited countries, Uganda faces educational barriers with sparse access to computers, projectors, and even electricity in their schools. However, one organization is committed to supporting Uganda’s teachers and administrators to overcome such challenges by providing technology and training in these communities. SchoolNet Uganda, a program started in 1997 and supported by the World…
In addition to governments, institutions and NGOs working to disseminate the TeachAids software worldwide, passionate youth also play a critical role in promoting knowledge gains to young people globally. Disappointed by the alarming HIV rates around the world, high school student Sungmin Lee wanted to take action to bring comprehensive education to young people in…
“It’s a very sharp and a very intelligent tool.” – Imran Khan, Actor Beloved Indian actor and heartthrob Imran Khan has generously donated his time and talent to record his voice for the Hindi and Indian English versions of the TeachAids animated software. His role as the male student will parallel Shruti Haasan as the…
For World AIDS Day, we announced the development of 8 new versions of the TeachAids software, which would not be possible without the countless number of individuals working behind-the-scenes to donate their time and talent toward creating the highest-quality education materials and making them available for free. Two of our talented and multilingual celebrities, Anushka…
