Jacobs Foundation

Overview

The Jacobs Foundation is a Swiss-based charitable foundation dedicated to improving the quality of education and learning for children and young people globally. Established in 1988 by Klaus J. Jacobs, the foundation focuses on supporting research, promoting evidence-based teaching practices, and assisting countries in developing and implementing education policies grounded in research. Its mission is to ensure that every child has access to quality education, believing that this can only be achieved when education policy and practice are informed by evidence of what works best for children. The foundation's strategy involves active engagement beyond mere funding, collaborating with leading researchers, educators, EdTech companies, investors, and policymakers to drive initiatives that would not otherwise be possible. It works globally with researchers to understand how children learn and locally with policymakers and practitioners to catalyze new research, financing mechanisms, and policy collaborations. This approach aims to create systemic change in education systems worldwide. Through its learning and evaluation approach, the Jacobs Foundation seeks to make better decisions and work more effectively, enabling more children to experience quality education. It shares its learning openly to achieve long-lasting impact for education systems around the world. The foundation's commitment to evidence-based education is exemplified by its annual reports and research agendas, which provide insights into its ongoing efforts and the impact of its initiatives.

Investment Focus

• Evidence-based education initiatives
• Global and local partnerships
• Systemic change in education systems
• Sustainable impact in education