The Georgian teacher Vladimer Apkhazava has become Ambassador of the Varkey Foundation (initially the Varkey GEMS Foundation), a global charitable foundation focused on improving the standards of education for underprivileged children.
Apkhazava flew to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on March 20 to attend the awarding ceremony that will be held at the Global Education and Skills Forum in Dubai on Sunday, March 24, 2019. The winner will receive the US$1 million award.
The Georgian teacher Vladimer Apkhazava was listed among the 10 finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2019. The 10 finalists were presented by the famous Australian actor Hugh Jackman on the 21st of February.
The Global Teacher Prize is an annual event awarding exceptional teachers who make a significant contribution to their profession.
