Thinking Huts is an American nonprofit organization founded in 2015 that leverages innovative, humanitarian-driven technology solutions to increase global access to education. Their work has been profiled by BBC World News, Good Morning America, World Economic Forum, Vogue Singapore, Tatler, Robb Report, Fast Company.
Thinking Huts works with local partners to build schools with innovative 3D printing technology to reduce overall construction time drastically. The organization aims to first address the classroom shortage in Madagascar, and then throughout the world, with special focus on the African continent, by building schools in partnership with communities where they are needed.[1] According to UNICEF, there is a learning crisis where 1.6 billion children are at risk of falling behind due to school closures and insufficient space to learn.[2] Schools are needed for students who are prevented from obtaining an education due to overcrowding, long travel distances, or there not being existing infrastructure.[3]
Origins
editThe founder and current CEO, Maggie Grout, was adopted from rural China at a young age. [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]
History
editGuidestar, a charity evaluator, awarded Thinking Huts the platinum seal of transparency. Fast Company recognized the nonprofit in 2021 as a World Changing Idea.[11]
References
edit- ^ Pensulo, Charles (July 12, 2021). "FEATURE: Can 3D-printed schools tackle Africa's classroom shortage?". Reuters. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
- ^ "The world's first 3D-printed school is taking shape in Madagascar".
- ^ "Meet Maggie Grout, founder of Thinking Huts". Good Morning America.
- ^ "Meet the young entrepreneur changing the face of philanthropy". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
- ^ Jayatilaka, Tania (June 13, 2023). "Breaking barriers: How Maggie Grout is making education accessible through 3D-printed schools". Tatler. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Marocico, Oana (May 27, 2022). "The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools". BBC World News. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ NEELAKANDAN, Laya (June 6, 2023). "This 23-year-old founder is 3D printing schools in Madagascar". Fast Company. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Hicks, Jennifer (July 21, 2022). "Here Is A 3D Printed School In Madagascar". Forbes. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "How we can tackle the global education crisis with 3D printing". TED. April 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ Choo, Hannah (March 10, 2023). "founder of Thinking Huts, aims to close the education gap with 3D printing". Robb Report. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
- ^ "World Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Developing-World Technology Finalists and Honorable Mentions". 4 May 2021.
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