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Removing barriers to education, work, and belonging.

The Educational Equality Institute (TEEI) builds and runs programmes that help people access learning, enter the workforce, and find stability in new communities.

History

Since 2022, TEEI has reached more than 20,000 participants across active programmes.

Focus

Targeting practical barriers: language, verified skills, professional networks, social connection.

How we work

Programmes are designed to be practical, low-barrier, and participant-focused, with clear structures for onboarding, delivery, and outcomes tracking.

Programme Portfolio

Initiative
Focus
Status
Together for Ukraine
Displaced professionals
Active
Digital First Steps
US digital literacy
Active
Together for Her Success
Girls and women globally
Active

Together for Ukraine

Programmes for displaced professionals rebuilding careers and community. Since 2022, five connected programmes have served more than 20,000+ Ukrainians.

Mentors for Ukraine

Problem Addressed

Displaced professionals often have strong skills but lack connections in unfamiliar job markets. Without local context, qualified candidates struggle to navigate hiring practices.

Delivery Model

Connects Ukrainian professionals with experienced mentors (Tech, Finance, HR, Law, etc.) for 45-60 min video sessions. Platform manages scheduling. Sessions cover remote hiring, CV evaluation, and professional norms.

Scale / Outcome

2,000+ mentees. 400+ mentors.

Find a mentor Become a mentor

Language Connect for Ukraine

Problem Addressed

Fluency requires sustained conversation practice that many learners cannot access consistently through classroom learning alone.

Delivery Model

One-to-one video sessions with volunteer conversation partners worldwide. Learner-directed focus (job interviews, daily life). Volunteers set availability; learners book directly. No curriculum.

Scale / Outcome

8,000+ learners. 30+ countries represented.

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Language Courses

Problem Addressed

Some learners need structured progression: grammar instruction, error correction, systematic vocabulary, and documented proficiency levels.

Delivery Model

Formal instruction through volunteer teachers. 2-3 sessions weekly over 8-12 weeks. Curriculum from Oxford University Press. Delivery via itslearning.

Scale / Outcome

Quarterly cohorts. Multiple proficiency levels.

Join a course Teach a course

Upskilling

Problem Addressed

Employment in the global technology sector often requires verified, current credentials that displaced professionals may lack.

Delivery Model

Job-relevant credentials via DataCamp, Splunk, and Automation Anywhere. Delivered through TEEI Skills Academy with volunteer support.

Scale / Outcome

50,000+ hours of learning delivered. Industry-recognised certifications.

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Buddy Program

Problem Addressed

Skills and language ability do not guarantee belonging. Understanding local culture requires human connection.

Delivery Model

Pairs Ukrainians in Norway with local residents for ongoing friendship and mutual support. Relationship building between equals, not service provision.

Coverage

Active in six Norwegian cities: Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Trondheim, Kristiansand, Drammen.

Find a buddy Become a buddy

Digital First Steps

Digital literacy for women in the United States facing barriers to participation. Work, healthcare, education, and public services have moved online.

Why this programme exists

Digital skills are now a baseline requirement for many jobs and essential services. Women facing economic hardship, care responsibilities, or geographic isolation are disproportionately affected by this gap. The barrier is access to suitable training, not ability or motivation.

Who the programme serves

  • Women with care responsibilities Limited time and high daily workload. Built around low weekly hours.
  • Women in rural communities Limited broadband, long distances. Designed for smartphone-first access.
  • Women re-entering the workforce Online applications and portal onboarding create barriers.
  • Women new to the United States Unfamiliar systems, high-stakes digital processes (benefits, healthcare).

Programme Structure

8 weeks. Approximately 16 hours total.

Weeks 1-2

Device fundamentals

Smartphone or computer basics. Navigation, files, browsers. Account setup.

Weeks 3-4

Communication

Email, attachments, messaging apps, video calls. Recognising suspicious links.

Weeks 5-6

Life applications

Healthcare portals, telehealth. Job search. Benefits navigation.

Weeks 7-8

Safety and next steps

Scam recognition. Evaluating information. Intro to AI tools. Personal plan.

How the programme is delivered: Digital First Steps is delivered through trusted local organisations: libraries, community centres, family support organisations, and workforce partners.

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Together for Her Success

Programmes for girls and women facing barriers to education and work. Girls' education is consistently linked with stronger life outcomes.

Why access fails

  • Time poverty: Care responsibilities reduce available learning time.
  • Language: Blocks access to training, services, and employment.
  • Social isolation: Increases dropout risk and limits opportunities.
  • Digital exclusion: Restricts participation in work and education.

The Pathway

1

Connection

Peer support that reduces isolation through regular check-ins.

2

Language

Structured classes with qualified teachers in a consistent online format.

3

Skills

Digital skills, communication tools, safety, and foundational AI literacy.

Mentorship throughout: Supports clarity and confidence across the pathway: career guidance, CV feedback, interview preparation.

Where the programme operates

Latin America: Priority region. North America: Remote participation. Ukraine: Continued delivery.

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How Programmes Are Delivered

Programmes use shared tools for coordination, consistency, and participant support.

TEEI Skills Academy

Volunteer coordination, matching, scheduling, progress tracking, and outcome measurement across programmes.

Kintell & itslearning

Kintell Video sessions, scheduling, and engagement tracking for mentorship and language practice.

itslearning Course delivery, assignments, progress tracking, and certification.

Partners

Content partners Oxford University Press, Babbel, BOOKR Class.

Training & certification DataCamp, Splunk, Automation Anywhere.

Stories of Impact

Voices of Resilience.

Hear directly from the people building new futures.

Tatyana M - Mentors for Ukraine volunteer
01:35
Tatyana M., Mentor

"I always start with goals."

Person-centred mentoring approach. Tatyana focuses on goals first, then works toward them together with her mentees.

Oksana K - Language Connect learner
02:10
Oksana K., Learner

"Language opened new doors."

Oksana developed professional skills through language practice. Flexible scheduling works for her busy life.

Iryna T - Language Connect learner
02:00
Iryna T., Learner

"Practice builds confidence."

Iryna found that regular conversation practice with volunteers helped her build the confidence to communicate professionally.

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How Organisations Participate

Employee Volunteering

  • Professional Mentor

    1-2 hrs/mo

    Career guidance for Ukrainian professionals.

  • Conversation Partner

    1 hr/wk

    Language practice. Informal, learner-directed.

  • Course Teacher

    2-3 hrs/wk

    Structured language instruction.

  • Buddy

    Flexible (Norway)

    Friendship and integration support.

Programme Sponsorship

Organisations can fund specific programme components:

Training cohortsLanguage coursesContent licensingDevices & ConnectivityCareer support

Skills-Based Contributions

Contribute expertise in 4-12 week engagements:

• Technology & Security
• HR & Coaching
• Legal Advisory
• Communications

Hiring Pathways

Introductions to qualified candidates, hiring showcases, workplace readiness sessions, and internships.

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Reporting and Visibility

CSR Cockpit

Organisations that sponsor programmes or involve employees receive access to a reporting dashboard. It provides real-time visibility into your organisation's participation and programme activity.

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What the CSR Cockpit shows

Your Participation

Volunteers active, sessions delivered, total hours. Filter by programme and time period.

Programme Activity

Participant counts and session volumes delivered by your team.

Operational Status

Upcoming sessions, completed sessions, and open volunteer capacity.

Exports for Reporting

CSV/JSON metrics. Privacy-safe session logs. Quarterly PDF reports.