LINGOs Alice N. Pell Cornell University Learning in NGOs Founded 2005 LINGOs • Not-for-profit capacity building organization in its 10th year of providing world-class learning opportunities that are appropriate, accessible and affordable for people working to reduce poverty and alleviate suffering in the developing world Diverse Partnership • Partners from around the world • CGIAR centers: World Fish, CIMMYT, ILRI, ICRAF • NGOs: Aga Khan, Oxfam, Catholic Relief Services, Grameen and 70 others • Private Partners: With expertise in developing MOOCs and other virtual learning opportunities (eLearning Guild, QuickLessons, Last Mile Learning) – Free or reduced rates for services • Universities: want to engage more in several capacities Services • • • • Training Consulting eLearning Focus on skills needed to implement development or community education projects Mini-MOOC • UNICEF and Cornell U. on maternal & child nutrition for UNICEF staff and other field nutritionists • 12 units (9 lectures & 3 case studies) • 32% completion rate (vs average of 15%) – 64% if include those who completed one unit – Students from 168 countries (India over 1200) • 3 month period to complete • Final exam required Xie xie Asante sana Terima kasih Thank you Jërëjëf Ke itumetse thata Need for Innovative Solutions