The journey continues, and this time, it's personal.

Join us at the Back to School Bash as we celebrate not just where education can take us, but what it empowers children to become. In this United Nations International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development, we're honoring the purpose behind every hand raised, every classroom built, and every community transformed.

Come ready for an evening of inspiration, connection, and celebration as we turn possibility into purpose, together.

Honoring Alberto Musalem

Alberto Musalem’s own story is one of education’s quiet power. Born in Bogotá, Colombia, and lived in Brazil and Argentina before emigrating to the U.S. and graduating from the public school system in Maryland. That foundation carried him to the London School of Economics and ultimately to a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

For years, Alberto brought that same belief in education’s transformative potential to School the World, serving on our Board of Directors and as Board Chair during a defining chapter in our growth. His leadership, generosity, and deep understanding of what it means to build opportunity from the ground up have shaped this organization in ways that will outlast any single program or milestone.

We are proud to honor Alberto Musalem with our Champion for Education Award.

About Us

School the World's mission is to disrupt the cycle of extreme poverty through the power of quality education.

Yes, we build schools, but that is not enough. To create lasting change, you also have to reach children early, train teachers, deeply engage parents, stock libraries and expand access to education after primary school. So, we do all of that too, and that's our difference.

On our journey to create a more just world, our Global Citizenship program amplifies our impact at home and abroad.

Back to School Bash 2026

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