About TEEI

Expanding access to education and opportunity.

The Educational Equality Institute (TEEI) is a nonprofit supporting people facing barriers to learning, personal development and employment. We help people build knowledge, develop skills, find connection and strengthen their independence.

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Our mission

Why we exist.

Our mission is to expand access to education and opportunity for people facing barriers to learning, skills development, language acquisition, professional growth and employment.

Dignity, choice and independence guide our work. We respect the knowledge and experience people already have, as well as their right to decide what comes next.

Our education mission is supported by broader work in health equity, research, advocacy and policy, and compliance.

Our work

Community, language, skills and career.

Our work spans social connection, language learning, skills development and career support. These areas reflect the different kinds of support people may need to learn, participate and pursue their own goals.

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Connect Community Building connections, a sense of belonging and opportunities to participate in community life. → Speak Language Developing language skills and confidence for learning, work and everyday life. → Build Skills Developing knowledge and practical skills for personal growth, further learning and employment. → Work Career Supporting professional growth, informed career decisions and access to employment opportunities. → Wellbeing Health support Access to knowledge, rights and support for people navigating health challenges. →
On your own terms People have different starting points and ambitions. Our approach recognises those differences and gives people room to pursue the support, learning and opportunities that matter to them.

How we work

How our work is supported.

Volunteers Our volunteers contribute time, knowledge and experience to support others.
Partners Our partners contribute expertise, resources and collaboration that help extend our work.
Technology We use technology to support access, communication and the coordination of our work.

Participants never pay.

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The organisation

Registered in two countries.

Norway The Educational Equality Institute · Org 928 776 719
Nydalsveien 28, 0484 Oslo
United States 501(c)(3) public charity · EIN 33-2331817
100 Church Street, New York, NY 10007
Recognition GlobalGiving vetted and top ranked.
Candid (GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency 2026, second consecutive year.

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Ways to contribute.

Volunteer Share your time and experience. Contribute your knowledge and skills to support others in their learning and development. Volunteer with us Partner Work with TEEI. Bring expertise, resources or collaboration to support access to education and opportunity. Partner with TEEI → Donate Support our work. Your contribution helps make education, learning and opportunity more accessible. Donate to TEEI →

Supporting learning, connection and independence.

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