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What the World is Saying
In 2025, Global Impact Youth Academy invited 1,000 families across Anglophone Africa and the United States to participate in a pilot unlike anything the education world had seen before.
These 45 voices were among the first to experience GIYA's bold new model—purpose-driven, future-ready, and globally connected. Their feedback is shared here with full consent and in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and global data privacy standards.
What you're about to read is not curated praise—it’s the honest impact of an education system finally designed for this generation. This is what happens when young people are empowered to lead, create, and grow from the inside out.
Zanele, Parent – South Africa
“We signed up out of curiosity. Now I’m wondering why this doesn’t already exist everywhere.”
Thabo, Parent – Botswana
“It’s early days, but the confidence shift is real. This doesn’t feel like school—it feels like a spark.”
Linda, Parent – USA
“I wanted something meaningful. GIYA brought purpose into our daily learning. It feels alive.”
Kofi, Parent – Ghana
“This isn’t a curriculum—it’s a mindset upgrade. And our whole family feels it.”
Emily, Parent – USA
“We tried GIYA as a supplement. Now it’s the main thing. The content is just in a different league.”
Amina, Parent – Kenya
“This is the first program my daughter talks about at the dinner table. She’s finally thinking big.”
Michael, Parent – USA
“You can tell this was built by someone who gets where education is going. It’s fresh. It’s bold.”
Tshepo, Parent – South Africa
“I kept waiting for the usual gaps—but every lesson felt like it was actually built for my child.”
Jessica, Parent – USA
“There’s a sense of movement and meaning in GIYA that schools just don’t offer.”
Daniel, Parent – Zimbabwe
“We’re part of the pilot and already, it feels like my son is years ahead of where he started.”
Melissa, Parent – USA
“My daughter is now asking questions like a little CEO. I didn’t think that was possible at 9.”
Chiamaka, Parent – Nigeria “
This is the first time I’ve seen storytelling, leadership, and innovation taught with joy.”
Sophie, Parent – USA
“The design is beautiful. The learning is real. And my son wants to keep going.”
Sipho, Parent – South Africa
“I thought we were joining a course. Turns out, we joined a revolution.”
Rachel, Parent – USA
“The program has a heartbeat. It’s not static. It moves with the child.”
Lebogang, Parent – South Africa
“There’s something visionary here. I hope the world catches up.”
Tyler, Parent – USA
“We joined on a whim. Now we’re telling every parent we know—this is different.”
Fatima, Parent – Senegal
“It feels like GIYA is raising my child’s standards from the inside out.”
Chris, Parent – USA
“It’s not just the content—it’s the energy. It’s built with belief.”
Nomsa, Parent – Zimbabwe
“We’ve tested many online programs. GIYA actually feels like the future we’ve been promised.”
Olivia, Curriculum Developer – USA
“I work in curriculum development. GIYA’s format is light-years ahead.”
Mohamed, Parent – Egypt
“Even in this early stage, you can tell it’s going to scale globally.”
Jayden, Parent – USA
“This is what I call educational design with soul.”
Ayanda, Parent – South Africa
“Not polished in a corporate way—but powerful in a purpose-led way. And that’s what matters most.”
Ama, Parent – Ghana
“The moment I heard my son explain his project idea like a mini entrepreneur, I knew GIYA was different.”
Claire, Parent – USA
“It’s not about memorization here—it’s about awakening potential. My child is finally thinking.”
Abdullahi, Parent – Nigeria
“We’re in the early stages, but already, my daughter carries herself with a new sense of purpose.”
Megan, Parent – USA
“There’s something deeply empowering about the way GIYA treats children—as capable creators.”
Siphelele, Parent – South Africa
“This feels like we’ve been handed the tools to raise a leader, not just a student.”
Derrick, Parent – USA
“GIYA’s storytelling, design, and structure made us feel like we joined something truly world-class.”
Wendy, Parent – Cameroon
“My son keeps saying, ‘I can change the world.’ I’ve never heard him dream this big before.”
Brandon, Parent – USA
“It’s not flashy or shallow—it’s deep. And it sticks. That’s rare in online learning.”
Ayoola, Parent – Nigeria
“GIYA is helping us raise problem-solvers, not passive learners.”
Lillian, Parent – USA
“My child used to fear being wrong. Now, thanks to GIYA, she’s obsessed with finding solutions.”
Thandiwe, Parent – South Africa
“I watched my 6-year-old give a speech about saving the planet. GIYA unlocked her voice.”
Sanele, Parent – South Africa
“Even with no teaching background, I felt supported. The self-led format is powerful.”
Logan, Parent – USA
“My son finished his first GIYA lesson and asked, ‘What’s the next mission?’ I was stunned.”
Ngozi, Parent – Nigeria
“My child now leads conversations about impact and leadership at just 8 years old.”
Kimberly, Parent – USA
“The GIYA courses are smart, soulful, and structured. Finally, something that respects our kids’ potential.”
Ntokozo, Parent – South Africa
“I expected a digital class. What we got was a shift in identity.”
Alex, Parent – USA
“This is the closest thing I’ve seen to a ‘Harvard for Kids’—but with heart.”