Marta Gonzalez

Revolutionized education access in Colombia through her digital platform connecting marginalized youth with global learning resources.

Marta González: Bridging Educational Gaps in the Andes

Marta González (b. 1992) is a Colombian educator and technologist whose 2020 launch of EducaTerra has connected over 50,000 rural students with online learning opportunities. This platform, built using open-source tools, provides localized curricula in Spanish and indigenous languages like Quechua.

Innovative Solutions

González's team developed EducaBox - a ruggedized tablet preloaded with educational apps and offline content. Distributed via partnerships with local governments, these devices reached 12,000 children in Colombia's conflict-affected regions by 2022. The project was profiled in Time Magazine's 2023 list of Global Changemakers.

Cultural Impact

EducaTerra's success lies in its community-driven approach: local teachers adapt content using Creative Commons tools, ensuring cultural relevance. A 2023 UNESCO report noted a 60% reduction in school dropout rates among participating communities.

Global Expansion

In 2024, González partnered with UNICEF to expand operations into Peru and Ecuador. Her TED Talk 'The Future of Education is Local' has been translated into 15 languages. She was also a finalist for the Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship in 2024.