World LearningGlobalFounded in 1932 as The Experiment in International Living, the organization that would later become World Learning was inspired by Dr. Donald Watt’s simple idea to improve understanding across cultures and nations by sending US students abroad to expand their worldviews. Watt, a former personnel director at Syracuse University, believed that instead of seeing themselves and their foreign peers …

WomenOneKenya, Turkey, Jordan, and Eastern and Southern Africa. At WomenOne we strive to create a world where every woman and girl has access to a quality education. One educated girl not only has the power to break the cycle of poverty and fight against inequality but she also has the power to positively impact the lives of her family, her community and …

Women LEAD NepalNepalWomen LEAD is the first and only professional and leadership development organization for young women, led by young women, in Kathmandu. Since 2011, we’ve empowered over 750 female high school students to become leaders in their schools and communities. Young women’s opinions and voices are rarely valued in traditionally male-dominated Nepal. Our programs provide young women with intensive yearlong …

University of Maryland, College of EducationGlobalThe College of Education at the University of Maryland provides research– and practice–oriented programs across a wide spectrum of education issues. Through its departments of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education; Human Development and Quantitative Methodology; and Teaching, Learning, Policy and Leadership, the College’s highly–regarded faculty, staff, students and alumni are committed to equity and …

United World Schools USACambodia, Myanmar, Madagascar, and NepalSince 2009, United World Schools USA has worked in the world’s most impoverished regions to give every child access to free education. The NGO works with local communities and governments to invest in sustainable education; helping communities across the globe break the cycle of illiteracy in one generation.UWS partners with local communities and supporters around …

UNICEF USAGlobalThe United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) works in more than 190 countries and territories to save and improve children’s lives, providing health care and immunizations, clean water and sanitation, nutrition, education, emergency relief, and more. UNICEF USA supports UNICEF’s work through fundraising, advocacy, and education in the United States. Together, we are working toward the day when ZERO children die from …

The Center for Universal Education at BrookingsGlobalFounded in 2002, the Center for Universal Education is one of the leading policy centers focused on universal quality education in the developing world. We develop and disseminate effective solutions to achieve equitable learning, whereby all children and youth are able to access a quality education that supports their lifelong learning and development. The …

She’s the FirstGlobalShe’s the First fights for a world where every girl chooses her own future. This global nonprofit teams up with grassroots organizations to make sure girls everywhere are educated, respected, and heard.We believe in using a rights-based approach to empower and educate girls globally. After more than a decade of building trust with communities, She’s the First excels …

Save the ChildrenGlobalSave the Children gives children in the United States and around the world what every child deserves – a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When disaster strikes, we put the childrens’ needs first. We advocate for and achieve large-scale change for children.Our Coalition MembersLearn MoreTake Action on Global EducationLearn MoreOur Latest Action AlertsLearn …

Rukmini FoundationNepalEven in this day and age, there is a tremendous disparity between access to education for boys and girls in Nepal, especially in the poor, rural areas. With nearly 81% of the population living in rural areas in Nepal, this is a significant problem. The Rukmini Foundation was established in order to address the root causes of discrimination and …