Thunderbird School of Global Management
Thunderbird Francis & Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Initiative
Thunderbird Francis & Dionne Najafi 100 Million Learners Initiative
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Transforming lives, empowering futures
The Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative is more than an educational movement — it’s a revolution in access to world-class business and leadership education. With learners from every corner of the globe, we are breaking barriers, unlocking potential and redefining what’s possible.
Since its launch in January 2022, the Initiative has empowered thousands of learners by providing educational content in more than 40 languages at no cost. Through this innovative approach, individuals who once lacked access to top-tier education are now equipped with the knowledge and skills to transform their lives, elevate their communities and drive global progress.
The impact is undeniable: entrepreneurs launching businesses, professionals advancing their careers and changemakers leading their societies toward a brighter future. Every learner is a catalyst for change, proving that education is the key to unlocking economic mobility and sustainable prosperity worldwide. The program is for everyone, and is designed to benefit individual learners as well as organizations and corporations, including their constituents, stakeholders and employees through three tailored pathways:
- Foundational Program: Accessible to learners of any educational background, providing essential skills and knowledge.
- Intermediate Program: Designed for those with high school or undergraduate education, offering more advanced content.
- Advanced Program: Aimed at graduate-level learners seeking specialized and in-depth expertise.
Join us in transforming lives and empowering futures with a gift to the Najafi 100 Million Learners Global Initiative today!
This was one of the best decisions in my life. The content is timely; it broadened my mindset and my understanding of additional aspects of business. I now have the desire to pursue more learning, and I hope to take more courses from Thunderbird in the future."
Impact of donor support
- Empower learners across the world with tangible tools to help them launch businesses, advance in their careers and kickstart their higher education journey.
- Help redefine global access to world-class management, leadership and business education.
- Expand global reach of the 100 Million Learners program.
Our lives were transformed by our experience at Thunderbird and we wanted to extend that same transformative experience to people around the world who do not have the opportunity to access this world-class education.”