Good Deed’s Funds and Incubator
Through the Good Deed Foundation, people and companies who care about Estonia are helping accelerate impactful initiatives that tackle pressing problems in Estonian society. To this end, two strategic philanthropy funds and an incubator programme for social initiatives have been set up.
The Good Deed Education Fund promotes initiatives that tackle acute problems in Estonia’s education sector. The fund was founded under the leadership of new-generation entrepreneurs and companies Martin Villig, Taavet Hinrikus, Bolt, and Wise. To date, more than 60 companies and entrepreneurs have contributed to the fund with the wish to enact meaningful and lasting positive changes in education.
Good Deed Education Fund is looking to collaborate with initiatives that have the potential to shake up the existing education system in a good way and help it reach the next level. We will build strong links and partnerships with the initiatives that receive funding and provide substantive support to help them achieve their targets.
3 000 000
euros raised from the private sector
20
initiatives supported
50%
of students positively impacted
68%
of schools covered by initiatives
Roles of the Fund:
- Supporter of education initiatives, both financially and through its expertise and network.
- Investor in education start-ups to give them opportunities to expand.
- Initiator of initiatives in areas where action still needs to be improved.
- As a commissioner of studies, it has generated new information for the sector.
Focus areas:
- the quality of school management
- decreasing the lack of teachers
- learning how to learn
Materials
Alari Aho
Riivo Anton
Priit Alamäe
Viljar Arakas
Ahti Heinla
Good Deed’s partner
Taavet Hinrikus
Terje and Martin Henk
Monica and Ott Kaukver
Gerri Kodres
Kaarel Kotkas
Oliver Leisalu
Alvar Lumberg
Märt Lume
Anastassia and Alar Mäerand
Martin Mägar
Meelis Niinepuu
Veljo Otsason
Kairi Pauskar
Andrus Purde
NULA mentor
Tõnu Runnel
Andres Rätsepp
Ragnar Sass
Mari-Liis and Martin Villig
Markus Villig
Riho Taba
Helen and Martin Tajur
Annika Tallinn
Hannes Tamjärv
Good Deed’s partner
Kaisa and Taavi Tamkivi
Kalev Tanner
Sten Tikk
Kärtu and Priit Vaikmaa
Edumeel
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Initiatives supported
Arutlev kool
The "Arutlev kool" program is a series of inclusive activities involving the entire school community aimed at creating a school environment that values meaningful discussion.
codesters.club
A three-year digital solutions development program for high school students, aimed at providing essential technology knowledge and skills for the future, fostering creativity, and learning teamwork.
kood/Jõhvi
A novel technology school offering practical education for adults, aimed at reducing the ever-growing demand for software developers.
HK Unicorn Squad
A movement that offers technology education exclusively for girls as extracurricular activities, aiming to cultivate their interest in engineering, robotics, and natural sciences through practical and exciting tasks.
99math
An online mathematics practice platform designed to generate interest in mathematics among children using principles of gaming psychology.
ALPA Kids
ALPA Kids collaborates with teachers and researchers to create age-appropriate and culturally-based digital learning games for children aged 3 to 8.
Praktikal
An innovative ecosystem for teaching natural sciences that makes learning vibrant and teaching enjoyable. The ecosystem includes teaching materials, experiment kits, a community, and software.
Alarm (Praxis)
A early detection system based on big data analysis, providing teachers and school support specialists with information about students' academic performance and enabling timely implementation of various intervention measures.
Arengusammud
A teacher development program where one teacher helps another improve by attending their classes and providing feedback based on previously agreed-upon development goals.
Edumus
Edumus offers exciting and practical online courses for middle and high school students, taught by professionals in their fields. Young people can learn 21st-century skills through courses that count as electives in school.
Competency and Career Model for School Leaders
The competency and career model for school leaders supports them in planning their development and career while aiding educational institutions in recruiting, developing, and planning succession for leaders.
Internship Programme for School Leaders
A unique development program for educational leaders who undergo a 10-week internship in recognized corporate environments with a strong management culture.
Tagasi Kooli
An initiative that helps students develop self-awareness and awareness of their capabilities, enabling them to make more informed education and career choices.
Support for Recruiting School Leaders
We have compiled a recruitment guide to hire school leaders and offer support to municipalities in engaging professional recruitment partners.
Noored Kooli / Teach For Estonia
A two-year development program where participants transition into teaching roles in schools during the first year while simultaneously acquiring the necessary knowledge for teaching.
Asendusõpetajate programm / Substitute Teacher Programme
The program alleviates the shortage and overload of teachers by providing schools with meaningful substitute lessons taught by motivated substitute teachers.