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02/26/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 02/26/2026 05:23

AWS commits $100 million to expand education access with cloud and AI technology

Key takeaways

  • AWScommitted up to $100 million in cloud and AItechnology through 2029 to support education equity globally.
  • Over 300 organizations in 40 countries have received AWS credits to develop solutions like digital libraries and AI tutors.
  • 76% of Education Equity Initiative customers are integrating AI and machine learning into their education platforms.
Around the world, millions of children and young people face barriers to learning. Limited access to quality teaching materials, the high cost of education, and gaps in digital infrastructure can all prevent students from reaching their full potential. To help close these divides, Amazon launched the AWS Education Equity Initiative (EEI), committing up to $100 million in cloud and AI technology through 2029.
In its first year, the EEI has supported over 300 organizations in over 40 countries with AWS credits and technical expertise, empowering them to expand future-skills education for underserved learners globally. Since launching at re:Invent2024, we've issued $22.7 million in credits as part of our five-year commitment of up to $100 million-and the impact is already visible. With 76% of customers integrating AI/ML into their education solutions, EEI is accelerating innovation at the intersection of cloud technology and educational equity.

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The program provides AWS credits so eligible customers with a focus on advancing opportunity for underserved communities can access cloud technology and AI services. With this support, different types of organizations, including nonprofits, education technology companies, and government agencies, can develop scalable solutions-such as digital platforms, mobile apps, chatbots, and AI-powered assistants-that help address educational inequities and reach learners who might otherwise be left behind.
The EEI is designed to do more than fill immediate needs. It creates opportunities for lasting impact. Customers worldwide are putting their ideas into action, opening doors to learning and helping more students thrive.

A digital library unlocking imagination in Pakistan

In Pakistan, access to books in local languages remains limited, especially for children in underserved areas. The AlifLaila Kids Digital Library-the country's first digital library for children-is helping close this gap with a subscription-based platform that now counts more than 20,000 families and 30 schools among its users. Students gain affordable access to a growing collection of over 2,000 titles in Urdu, English, and Arabic, spanning genres from folktales to STEM adventures that spark curiosity and inspire young imaginations.
Through the library's new school module, teachers can assign books, track progress in real time, and support learners through virtual classrooms. A built-in "read-aloud" feature strengthens listening and pronunciation skills, while central dashboards simplify management for schools across multiple classrooms. Running on AWS, the platform is designed to scale, ensuring that thousands more young readers can experience the joy of reading and develop critical thinking skills from an early age.

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AI-powered preparation for national exams in Brazil

In Brazil, success in the national ENEM exam can shape education and career trajectories. Yet many students, particularly from under-resourced communities, struggle to access personalized study support. Jovens Gêniosis tackling this problem with an AI-driven platform called GenieX that adapts to the learning needs of each student.
By combining individualized study plans with AI-powered tutoring, the platform gives learners the tools to prepare effectively for their exams. Jovens Gênios' social responsibility initiative ensures that free access is available to those who need it most. The platform reaches up to 600,000 learners in São Paulo and helps level the playing field for students in Brazil.

Powering numeracy at scale in the United Kingdom

Across the UK, poor numeracy is a widespread but often overlooked barrier to opportunity. Millions of people lack basic number skills or confidence, limiting their ability to manage their finances, access training, or progress into work. Improving numeracy is essential for social mobility, employment, and everyday decision-making, yet many people do not have access to effective support.
National Numeracyworks to address the numeracy crisis by helping people build skills and confidence with numbers. Central to this is the National Numeracy Challenge: a free online platform that allows people to check and improve their numeracy through tailored learning, with a focus on supporting communities where the need is greatest.
AWS enables this work to happen at scale as it provides the secure and stable infrastructure that powers the challenge and other essential tools, supporting over 600,000 registrants in total since 2019. AWS allows National Numeracy to store and analyze program data, monitor impact, and manage traffic spikes during national awareness campaigns. By reducing infrastructure costs and improving efficiency, AWS helps direct more resources into frontline programs, supporting thousands of people each year to improve their numeracy skills and confidence.

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Expanding STEM learning across Africa

Across Africa, many young people lack access to STEM education, robotics training, and hands-on opportunities to engage with emerging technologies. The Pan-African Robotics Competition (PARC)is using AWS to expand its reach through a virtual learning platform that provides courses in coding, robotics, and AI.
PARC supports underserved learners, allowing them to experiment, problem-solve, and develop critical skills, increasingly important in today's digital economy. Reaching more than 2,500 students, it creates a launchpad for higher education and careers in technology. By lowering barriers to STEM education, PARC is fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of African problem-solvers.

Personalized, competency-based learning in North America

Traditional education models often struggle to meet the diverse needs of students, particularly those facing inequities. In North America, Building 21is working to change this through its competency-based platform, Beacon Learning.
Beacon Learning gives educators an easy-to-use, adaptable system designed around learners, helping them focus on meaningful progress and outcomes. Students develop skills through real-world projects and applications, while AI-driven feedback helps them track growth and stay motivated. Built on AWS, the platform integrates data analytics and machine learning to deliver scalable, personalized experiences. Beacon Learning aims to reach 30,000 students, helping them build the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

STEM Education programs Amazon supports in the U.S.

We are committed to increase youth and adult access to STEM opportunities, inspire students to explore careers of the future and the broad range of technical and non-technical roles available to them, and promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.

Creating pathways to opportunity

These examples show how the EEI is enabling organizations to reimagine access to learning and scale their impact. From digital libraries and AI-powered tutoring to robotics and personalized competency-based education, the initiative demonstrates how technology including AI services and innovative approaches can break down barriers and expand opportunity.
Educationremains one of the most powerful tools for promoting opportunity and access. AWS is committed to helping organizations worldwide harness technology to help bridge the learning divide.
Learn more about the AWS Education Equity Initiative, including how to apply.
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