#EducationForAll – Newman Global Initiative

Empowering Young Minds: The Next Phase of the Hummingbird Platform

by NICOLE NEWMAN October 5, 2026October 5, 2026No Comments

Driven by a vision for inclusive education and accessible learning, the Newman Global Initiative is thrilled to announce the next major evolution of Project Butterfly with the Hummingbird Platform. What began as a broad initiative to dismantle literacy barriers is now taking a vital, focused step forward to champion our youth. While our initial scope …

From Our Shelves to Their Hands: The Story of Books Over Borders

by NAYHA GILL October 7, 2025October 7, 2025No Comments

When school curricula change, countless textbooks go unused, but their value doesn’t disappear. Books Over Borders began with a simple question: what if our surplus could meet someone else’s need? In partnership with a Superintendent from the Peel District School Board, we collected approximately 200 math, science, and English textbooks. Through Books For Africa, these …

Cultivating Change: The Modesto Project Goes Global!

by Julian DePaoli July 31, 2025No Comments

Hello everyone, Eric and I are thrilled to share an exciting update on the evolution of the Modesto Project. After extensive research and planning, we are officially expanding our scope to make a global impact. Our mission has always been to create sustainable, positive change, and we have now identified three key areas where we …

Launching ‘Project Butterfly’: Transforming Learning Through Reading

by Matthew Newman May 8, 2024May 28, 2024No Comments

Welcome to our latest exciting initiative at Newman Global led by my teammate Ilaria DiBattista – “Project Butterfly!” This innovative online program is all about making a big impact in small ways, specifically designed to enhance reading skills and bridge educational gaps. “Project Butterfly” offers a range of engaging reading materials paired with interactive exercises, …