Education
We seek to improve educational opportunities for young people from under-resourced communities, at scale.
Why we focus on education
Driven by a desire to have a global impact and tackle a root-cause issue, the Atlassian Foundation focuses on maximising our impact through education.
Education is the most empowering force in the world. It creates knowledge, builds confidence, and breaks down barriers to opportunity. It is key to breaking cycles of poverty and disadvantage.
However, if current trends continue, by 2030 over half of the world’s 1.6 billion young people will lack the skills necessary to work and thrive in the 21st century.
This is why we’re passionate about education at scale. We bring the best of Atlassian - funding, people, products & practices - to unleash the potential of the world’s most impactful education changemakers.
How we focus on education
Global Education Strategy
Find out how we support global education efforts and collaborate with our partners.
How we measure impact
Consistent with our Global Education Strategy, to help young people build the skills they need to thrive in the 21st century, the organisations we support are working to achieve five key short-term outcomes:
18%
Better knowledge, resources, networks and capabilities among education stakeholders
18%
Evidence base grows around sound approaches and many grow
18%
More available funding and financing within the education system
18%
New ideas are trialled for viability impact, scale potential, and some succeed
27%
Proven education approaches are scaled significantly