Challenges and opportunities of education in Uzbekistan
- PISA 2022
- Last quartile
- 81 countries, every subject tested
- PIRLS 2021
- 49th of 57
- Reading
- TIMSS 2023
- No advanced scorers
- Mathematics and science
Challenges we tackle
Bridging the regional education gap
With the support of donors and sponsors, we provide school equipment and facility improvements to schools across Uzbekistan’s regions.
Modernizing how students learn
Classrooms often focus on memorization, which benefits high-scoring students while leaving others behind. Our Fellows teach a broader skill set — critical thinking, collaboration, and leadership — that connects education to real opportunity.
Expanding life beyond the classroom
Our Fellows organize after-school activities that help students discover and grow their talents, and build the motivation to pursue their goals.
Sources
- OECD, PISA 2022 Results (Volume I), 2023
- IEA, PIRLS 2021 International Results in Reading, 2023
- IEA, TIMSS 2023 International Results, 2024