Yidan Prize Winners Redefine "Literacy" for a New World

Education builds safer, healthier, and fairer societies. But today's world demands new ways of learning. This belief drives the Yidan Prize. Awarded annually since 2016, it funds innovators who are transforming education with research and proven methods. This year’s laureates are reshaping core ideas of literacy and skills globally. They move beyond traditional reading and writing to address modern needs. Their work focuses on equipping people worldwide with the critical understanding and practical abilities to thrive in a rapidly changing era.