Thinking Huts is an American nonprofit organization founded in 2015 that leverages innovative, humanitarian-driven technology to increase global access to education.

History

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They began with adding classrooms in Madagascar.[1][2][3]

The founder and current CEO, Maggie Grout, was adopted from rural China at a young age.[4][5][6][7][8][9] [10]

Recognition

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Guidestar, a charity evaluator, awarded Thinking Huts the platinum seal of transparency. Fast Company recognized the nonprofit in 2021 as a World Changing Idea.[11]

References

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  1. ^ Pensulo, Charles (July 12, 2021). "FEATURE: Can 3D-printed schools tackle Africa's classroom shortage?". Reuters. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "The world's first 3D-printed school is taking shape in Madagascar".
  3. ^ "Meet Maggie Grout, founder of Thinking Huts". Good Morning America.
  4. ^ "Meet the young entrepreneur changing the face of philanthropy". Harper's Bazaar. July 2, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  5. ^ Jayatilaka, Tania (June 13, 2023). "Breaking barriers: How Maggie Grout is making education accessible through 3D-printed schools". Tatler. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  6. ^ Marocico, Oana (May 27, 2022). "The 22-year-old 3D-printing schools". BBC World News. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  7. ^ Neelakadan, Laya (June 6, 2023). "This 23-year-old founder is 3D printing schools in Madagascar". Fast Company. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  8. ^ Hicks, Jennifer (July 21, 2022). "Here Is A 3D Printed School In Madagascar". Forbes. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "How we can tackle the global education crisis with 3D printing". TED. April 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  10. ^ Choo, Hannah (March 10, 2023). "founder of Thinking Huts, aims to close the education gap with 3D printing". Robb Report. Retrieved September 7, 2023.
  11. ^ "World Changing Ideas Awards 2021: Developing-World Technology Finalists and Honorable Mentions". May 4, 2021.

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