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Climate Action Project featured at NYC Times Square

New documentary in the making

Project solar lights

Honorary Doctorate

Out now: Game Changer
The book describes the journey of the Kakuma Project and the Climate Action Project. Find the book here. Available in English and Dutch.

UN accredited and WEF lighthouse
On top of that we are announced to be a World Economic Forum Education 4.0 lighthouse, among 14 other organisations globally

Heroes for the Planet

3 great updates!
3/ We are now accredited by UN Environment Program!
Microsoft covering Koen' story
Jane Goodall and Koen worked on 2 new Tanzanian schools
Koen and Dr. Jane Goodall's Roots & Shoots are currently in partnership while developing Innovation Lab Schools in Tanzania. During a lunch meeting Jane and Koen discussed the curriculum and pointed out the progress of the Pugu lab.
During Dr. Goodall's gala event in the evening Koen presented the project. Koen had the opportunity to spend one day with Jane Goodall while visiting a tree planting and a gathering with volunteers.
During the evening Koen met HRH Princess Marie-Esméralda of Belgium and they had a long conversation about how refugees can be educated.
The schools developed in Pugu and Kigoma are featured in Jane Goodall's documentary 'The Hope'.
Bill Gates announced Koen as one of the best teachers around the world.
"Education is the master switch for progress in society and individual lives."
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist.
Watch the video
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Congratulations Koen @zelfstudie with your recognition as a world class teacher. Impressed by how you leverage technology to empower the most vulnerable. @vikaspota @teacherprize https://t.co/n8oOwpiaNY
— Alexander De Croo (@alexanderdecroo) 13 december 2017
By aiming to shape global citizens, Koen Timmers has helped 250 schools across the world with his global, student-centred projects.
— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) 3 juli 2018
Watch the Top 10 Global Teacher Prize Finalist's inspiring masterclass here to find out more about his work: https://t.co/ZQ345QXFoj pic.twitter.com/fZ4i5dVqvz

