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Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Free lessons in maths, science, and test preparation, with practice exercises at every level.
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Coursera
Coursera
University and industry courses online, with financial aid available for most certificates.
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edX
edX
Free-to-audit courses from universities worldwide, including Harvard and MIT.
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MIT OpenCourseWare
MIT
Complete MIT course materials — lectures, notes, and assignments — published free.
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University of the People
UoPeople
Tuition-free accredited online university degrees, open to students worldwide.
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FutureLearn
FutureLearn
Short online courses from universities and cultural institutions, many free to join.
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Alison
Alison
Free certificate and diploma courses across business, health, IT, and languages.
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Saylor Academy
Saylor Academy
Free self-paced college-level courses with optional credit-eligible exams.
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DAAD Scholarships
DAAD (Germany)
Official scholarship programmes for international students wishing to study in Germany.
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Scholarships for Development
Scholars4dev
Curated list of international scholarships for students from developing countries.
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Opportunity Desk
Opportunity Desk
Daily listings of scholarships, fellowships, competitions, and youth programmes.
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Malala Fund
Malala Fund
Advocacy, programmes, and reporting focused on girls' right to twelve years of education.
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BBC Learning English
BBC
Free lessons, videos, and podcasts covering grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
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Duolingo
Duolingo
Daily language practice, including English preparation for the Duolingo English Test.
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TED Talks
TED
Thousands of talks with subtitles and transcripts — excellent listening practice.
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Grammarly
Grammarly
Free writing assistant that checks grammar and clarity as you write in English.
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Doing What Matters in Times of Stress
World Health Organization
WHO's illustrated stress-management guide with practical exercises, free to download.
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WHO Mental Health
World Health Organization
Global guidance, fact sheets, and self-help publications on mental health.
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NHS Mental Health
NHS (UK)
Plain-language advice on anxiety, low mood, sleep, and self-help techniques.
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NIMH Health Topics
National Institute of Mental Health
Evidence-based information on anxiety, depression, trauma, and treatment options.
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Mind — Information & Support
Mind (UK)
Accessible explanations of mental health conditions and practical coping guidance.
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Adolescent Mental Health Guidance
WHO
WHO guidelines on promoting and protecting mental health among young people.
Open resourceWebsite
Professional profiles, networking, and job listings including remote opportunities.
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Indeed Career Guide
Indeed
Practical articles on CVs, cover letters, interviews, and career planning.
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Upwork
Upwork
Freelance marketplace for writing, design, development, translation, and admin work.
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Fiverr
Fiverr
Sell freelance services online, from translation and design to virtual assistance.
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Remote OK
Remote OK
Job board dedicated to fully remote roles across tech, design, writing, and support.
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GCFGlobal
Goodwill Community Foundation
Free beginner tutorials on computers, the internet, email, and Microsoft Office.
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freeCodeCamp
freeCodeCamp
Free, project-based coding curriculum with verified certifications.
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Canva
Canva
Free design tool for CVs, posters, and presentations, with step-by-step tutorials.
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Google Docs Editors
Free documents, spreadsheets, and slides that work in a browser and offline.
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Udacity
Udacity
Technology courses with free introductory tracks in data, programming, and AI.
Open resourceLibrary
Project Gutenberg
Project Gutenberg
Over 70,000 free eBooks — classic literature you can read or download anywhere.
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Open Library
Internet Archive
Borrow digital books free, with millions of titles across every subject.
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UN Women
UN Women
Programmes, data, and advocacy on women's rights, safety, and equality worldwide.
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UNICEF
UNICEF
Child and adolescent wellbeing resources, guidance, and global education data.
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UNHCR
UN Refugee Agency
Protection information and support services for refugees and displaced people.
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Human Rights Watch
HRW
Independent reporting on human rights, including girls' education in Afghanistan.
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Amnesty International
Amnesty
Global campaigning and research on human rights, freedom, and equality.
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Girls Not Brides
Girls Not Brides
Global partnership working to end child marriage and keep girls in education.
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Scholarships, universities, and study circles curated by our education team.
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Topic pages on anxiety, stress, sleep, and self-care with coping strategies.
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