As the temperatures rise in Bagan, some monks come under the shade of the temples to study, read, relax, and pray. By @fabiansaw, Saw Fabian (Myanmar)

A young student comfortably sitting on a large golden structure, reading quietly.
By @kyawmyintthan, Kyaw Myint Than (Myanmar)

A senior painter is photographed here teaching a junior how to paint umbrellas. By @john_h_nadeak, John Harris Nadeak (Indonesia)

While other children choose to play games, these two decide to read a book together.
By @myothet, Myo Thet (Myanmar)

This photo portrays the close relationship between a grandmother and her granddaughter, as she teaches her how to read and write. By @nguyenvuphuoc, Nguyen Vu Phuoc (Vietnam)

Amolat communicates through this image that in this age of modern technology and mobile phones, libraries aren’t dead. They are still lively and a great place to learn.
By @jovanneamolat, Jovanne Amolat (Singapore)

One student teaching his peer a lesson from school. By @kyimyothet (Myanmar)

With their mouths open in shock, these two girls learn some astonishing facts from an electrician. By @Tuanngocphoto, Đỗ Tuấn Ngọc (Vietnam)

This man models the idea that you are never too old to keep learning. By @dikyedarling, Dikye Ariani (Indonesia)

Children surrounding a luminous globe as it lights up their smiling faces. The globe evokes learning about the planet and the environment and makes a subtle reference to global warming. By @pranab_basak, Pranab Basak (India)

A baby attempting to read quite a thick book. We wonder what he thinks about it.
By @haimei, Haimei Li (USA)

A visually-impaired child learning via his Braille System Book. This is the teaching process of the visually-challenged person.
By @jayakrishnan, Jayakrishnan RK (Canada)

This student demonstrates how reading, studying, and learning leads to becoming a successful and wise person. By @kyawkhaing, Kyaw Khaing (Myanmar)

Children reading under candlelight, sharing their knowledge with one another.
By @drstk, Sithu Kyaw (Myanmar)

Obrador states that his daughter ran from his arms straight to the bookshelf with a giant smile on her face. She gives him hope for the education of the next generation.
By @kike_p73, Enrique Planelles Obrador (Spain)

A child learning in her classroom, her face illuminated by natural gloomy light.
By @naingtunwinbagan, Naing Tun Win (Myanmar)

This little girl is learning the traditional Indonesian art and craft of batik. By @cymot, Wibowo Rahardjo (Indonesia)

Young monks sitting on the steps of an ancient building, reading together. By @phyuayepwint, Phyu Aye Pwint (Myanmar)

A child enjoying a comic book on a gloomy day in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain. By @wmr.valdez, Wilmer Valdez Hinojosa (Spain)

Archeology students discussing ancient hieroglyphs in Bursa, Turkey. By @banudiker, Banu Diker (Turkey)

This photo portrays the differences between students of the unequal education system in Gujrat. By @hassanmjd, Hassan Majeed (Pakistan)

Two boys sharing their passion for reading together. By @sahlankokasinta, Sahlan Kokasinta (Indonesia)

Two children engaged in a book about nature, enjoying warmth and sunshine.
By @drummer_vn, Dombrovskyi Oleksandr (Ukraine)

This little girl proves to us all that education does not have to be grueling work, but that it can also be a joy! By @hwilson8, Wilson (USA)

The bright colors of the school uniforms and girl’s feet freely swinging under the table drew Hundeshagen to capture this photo. By @lolafritz, Ruth Hundeshagen (Tanzania)

Lundberg secretly captured his daughter practicing her ABC’s, expressing her stubborn efforts to learn how to write. by @viggo_lundberg, Viggo Lundberg (Sweden)

Every child in the Madrasah education institute is an orphan. With the help of many people in the community, they are given the opportunity to study. By @azimronnie, Azim Khan Ronnie (Bangladesh)

Two young children learning how to read the holy Qur’an and becoming more familiar with their religion. By @dandirahman, Dandi Rahman (Indonesia)

A little boy reading and writing in his journal before he goes to sleep.
By @robertmarrel, Robert Marrel Dela Vega (Philippines)

Children gathered around a harp, showing pure delight in the angelic instrument. By @gaukhar_yerk, Gaukhar Yerkimbekova (Kazakhstan)

This futuristic bookshop creates a unique and immersive environment for reading.
By @patriciasoon, Patricia Soon Mei Yung (Malaysia)

This photo represents the communication between different cultures and races. Football is uncommon in China but is promoted to younger generations. By @zaksyun, Zexuan Hu (China)

A child's purity is captured here when this boy was spotted roaming in the rain. His sparkling face and joyful gesture are what drew Chisti to take his picture. By @adeelchishti, Adeel Chishti (Pakistan)

While others are busy with everyday tasks, a pilgrim sits and reads his book in the peacefulness of a mosque. By @andrydenisah, Andry Denisah (Indonesia)

Education does not need to be restricted to a classroom, but can also be enjoyed in nature. These children are shown learning how to make Earth greener by planting.
By @irlansteven, Irlan Turhantoro (Indonesia)

A typical lecture in Myanmar. The education system has always been at a bare minimum but is now starting to improve.
By @phyomoe, Phyo Moe (Myanmar)

The teacher and student play the piano in harmony, enjoying the simple pleasure of music together. By @jan_cattaneo, Jan Cattaneo (Italy)

This grandfather teaches the next generation how to play an instrument, while simultaneously teaching them about cultural heritage. By @asmodalemdedy, Dedy Dhamiyanto (Indonesia)

Each day, on his way home from school, the child in the photograph pauses on the rocks. He repeats the lessons he learns in school while enjoying nature. By @perdiansyah, Pepi Perdiansyah (Indonesia)

A group of students being taught a lesson in a park in Myanmar. By @yekyawthu, Ye Kyaw Thu (Myanmar)

Five excited students, sitting in a field and reading together in Ayeyarwady, Myanmar. By @thetnanda, Thet Nanda Aung (Myanmar)

A group of students walking to class in the morning, illuminated by sunshine. By @thantzin712, Thant Zin (Myanmar)

These children were photographed finishing their homework on the street, as it was due in the nick of time. By @asadksungkar, Asad Khalid Sungkar (Indonesia)

It was not difficult for Saha to get these boys to smile for the photo. Their love for school translates through the camera lens.
By @chandrani, Sujit Saha (India)

This photo depicts a woman who is still passionate about reading and learning, even in her old age. By @rahmadladae, Rahmad Ladae (Indonesia)

This boy is studying hard in his classroom in Kayin, Myanmar. By @swetun, Swe Tun (Myanmar)

A teacher goes out of his way to take initiative in his students' learning, even when the infrastructural support of the classroom and education system is at a bare minimum. By Amitava Chandra

Education also involves sport. Learning how to be pushed down and how to get back up again is an important life lesson that this girl is facing. By @pascalpbz, Pascal Biomez (France)

Making incense is a long-standing tradition in the country of Vietnam. People believe that incense is a tool used to connect people to their ancestors. Two women are pictured here carrying out this tradition. By @ptkhanhhvnh, Khánh Phan (Vietnam)

With learning comes the games. This is symbolized here, as the game of hopscotch is a symbol of initiation and education. This ancient game has existed among schoolyards for centuries. By @photolivestudio, Olivier de Lécluse (France)