• How Three Students Created a Lifeline for Ukrainian Refugees with Emma Cotner

  • Dec 2 2024
  • Length: 24 mins
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How Three Students Created a Lifeline for Ukrainian Refugees with Emma Cotner

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  • In this episode of Agents of Nonprofit, we welcome Emma Cotner, co-founder of Learn and Earn, an inspiring initiative providing essential online education resources to Ukrainian refugee students affected by the Ukraine-Russia conflict. Emma discusses the program’s unique approach to supporting students aged 9-16 with critical resources like Chromebooks and internet access, the challenges of scaling, and plans for sustainable growth.

    Topics We Cover:

    • The origin story of the Learn and Earn program and its mission to support Ukrainian refugees
    • How Emma and her classmates identified a gap in educational resources for displaced students
    • The role of social media and Ukrainian influencers in scaling the program's outreach
    • Key challenges in providing Chromebooks and internet access to refugee students in need
    • The significance of launch events in building community and teaching tech skills
    • Funding efforts, including an annual gala and individual donor contributions
    • Scaling issues and the impact of a growing waitlist on program sustainability
    • Plans for future expansion, including corporate partnerships and streamlined logistics

    To Learn More and Connect with Emma:
    Learn and Earn Website
    Contact Learn and Earn

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