gift.ed academy
We partner with institutions in equipping students to understand global change and tackle real challenges in their communities
From single cohorts to 7,500+ students across entire university systems - we work with institutions to build the capabilities nations need
Not off-the-shelf content, co-designed to reflect your national priorities and context
From content design to delivery to impact measurement, full support throughout
Students learn to analyse global issues through systems, power dynamics, and interdependencies - not just surface-level trends
Students don't just learn theory, they tackle actual challenges in their communities through guided, AI-enabled projects
case study: The Global Awareness Programme
Building capabilities for 7,500+ students across 16 universities in Nigeria in partnership with the National Universities Commission and the World Bank

A four-month online learning programme designed to strengthen the talent pipeline Nigeria's development demands.
The Opportunity
Complement students' academic degrees with capabilities the modern world requires - connecting global trends to local realities, thinking across systems, and contributing meaningfully to national progress
The Approach
Built a nationwide programme to complement academic training with critical thinking, systems analysis, and global awareness - the capabilities Nigeria's future actually demands
Custom content on megatrends, economic shifts, and emerging technologies
Giving students the global context outside their regular curricula
Self-paced modules combined with live expert sessions
Flexible enough to fit university schedules while maintaining analytical depth
AI learning companions
Helped students connect global concepts to their own local context and provided real-time feedback as they developed their thinking
The INSPIRE Project
Students chose a real challenge in their community and applied what they learned to develop concrete solutions, moving from theory to actionable analysis
Insightful content
relevant to goals
highly satisfied
would recommend
Strengthen institutional reputation
Position your university as forward-thinking by offering students capabilities that go beyond traditional curricula - demonstrating alignment with 21st century demands
Deliver measurable student outcomes
Students graduate with practical skills they can articulate and demonstrate - giving you concrete proof points for accreditation, rankings, and stakeholder reporting
Align with national development priorities
Meet regulatory expectations and sector needs by equipping students with the systems thinking and global awareness governments are calling for
Implement without heavy resource drain
We handle content, delivery, facilitation, and measurement - your team focuses on coordination, not curriculum development
Achieve impact at scale
Reach thousands of students across multiple institutions simultaneously - proven delivery infrastructure that maintains quality as you scale
Demonstrate measurable ROI
Clear metrics on student outcomes, satisfaction, and real-world application - giving you reportable data for stakeholders and continued funding
Accelerate national workforce strategies
Build the talent pipeline countries need now - students who can connect global trends to local contexts and contribute meaningfully to development priorities
Deploy proven model quickly
Tested delivery framework means faster implementation and lower risk - no experimental approaches with your funding
Reach out to discuss your institution's needs and explore how GIFT.ed Academy can support your goals.