Apple, Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai partner for original content on Apple TV+

Source: Apple

In time for International Women's Day, Apple has announced that it struck a "multiyear" deal with Nobel laureate and female education rights advocate Malala Yousafzai to produce original content for Apple TV+. Her new production unit Extracurricular will produce dramas, documentaries, children's shows, and other materials to "support women, young people, writers, and artists." This partnership could draw in a new audience for Apple.

Yousafzai has previously partnered with Apple through the Malala Fund. As an initial Laureate partner, the company provided assistance for her education initiatives in eight countries. Now, its Developer Academies support the fund for technology education.

Source: Engadget

Apple partners with the Malala Fund to support girls’ education

Here’s one piece of good news. Apple becomes the Malala Fund’s first Laureate partner to help boost the organization’s efforts to support girls’ education and advocacy for equal opportunity. The partnership will hopefully double the organizations ability to award grants by its Gulmakai Network, which supports programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey, and Nigeria, as well as extend funding programs to India and Latin America. The initial goal is to extend the secondary education opportunities to over 100,000 girls. On Apple’s part, they will assist by providing technology as well as helping with curriculum and research to make sure policy changes are being implemented everywhere so that girls can attend school and complete their education. Apple CEO Tim Cook will be part of the Malala Fund’s leadership council.

Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who started the organization, says, “My dream is for every girl to choose her own future. Through both their innovations and philanthropy, Apple has helped educate and empower people around the world. I am grateful that Apple knows the value of investing in girls and is joining Malala Fund in the fight to ensure all girls can learn and lead without fear.”