GCE-US Statement on FY26 Conference Funding for International Basic Education January 12, 2026 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education–US (GCE‑US) welcomes the release of the bipartisan, bicameral conference agreement for the FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs appropriations bill, which includes not less than $691.5 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund, with $152 million …
2026 International Day of Education Events
Celebrate the 2026 International Day of Education January 8, 2025 | GCE-US The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. The 2026 International Day of Education will celebrate the power of youth as co-creators of education. This includes taking stock of national efforts to …
Marking One Year Since Reauthorization of the READ Act
Marking One Year Since Reauthorization of the READ Act December 23, 2025 | GCE-US Today marks one year since Congress reauthorized the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act reaffirming bipartisan support for prioritizing U.S. foreign assistance that expands access to quality basic education around the world. This law was intended to guide U.S. development efforts to improve literacy, bolster education systems in partner …
2025 GCE-US Impact Highlights
2025 GCE-US Impact Highlights December 15, 2025 | GCE-US We’re proud to share our 2025 impact highlights. This year, GCE-US expanded our coalition, deepened youth engagement, and strengthened our advocacy reaching 90,000+ people, hosting advocacy efforts in Washington, DC, and securing $737 million in U.S. funding for international basic education. Thank you to our partners, advocates, and youth leaders for …
Books Unbound
Books Unbound Books Unbound is a diverse team of content creators around the world, many of whom are refugees themselves. They work with photographers, artists, translators, and educators who are dedicated to providing displaced communities with accessible, contextualized learning opportunities.Their approach is: Cartoon-Based – They design materials with playful, culturally sensitive cartoons to reach both literate and illiterate learner in …
Sightsavers Wins Award for Inclusive Education Work
Sightsavers Wins Award for Inclusive Education Work December 3, 2025 | GCE-US Earlier this year, Abdulai ‘Abs’ Dumbuya, technical lead for GCE-US member Sightsavers received a Presidential National Best Teachers Award in Sierra Leone for his work to make education systems more disability inclusive.Now in their fifth year, the awards celebrate excellence in education across the country. This is the …
CorpsAfrica
CorpsAfrica CorpsAfrica trains and connects African youth with rural communities to create solutions that alleviate poverty, enhance livelihoods, and build resilience, while cultivating a pan-African movement rooted in volunteerism, entrepreneurship, and community-led development.CorpsAfrica was founded in 2011 by Liz Fanning, a former Peace Corps Volunteer (PCV). While serving as a PCV in Morocco, Liz met young Moroccans eager to become PCVs and …
Youth Advocates Impact 350+ Other Youth Worldwide
Youth Advocates Impact 350+ Other Youth Worldwide November 13, 2025 | GCE-US “After doing congressional lobbying in DC, I felt like my voice really mattered. I wanted to bring the confidence that I gained to girls in my local community,” said Lara, one of the 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocates while presenting her final community action project. On November 11, the …
The Climate Crisis is a Crisis for Education
The Climate Crisis is a Crisis for Education October 30, 2025 | American Jesuits International This article was submitted by American Jesuits International, a GCE-US Coalition Member. Their strategic partnership with Fe y Alegría International serves as a bridge between the United States and Jesuit-supported education initiatives in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Please learn more about their work here.In …
International Rescue Committee
International Rescue Committee The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people affected by humanitarian crises to survive, recover, and rebuild their lives.The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides children, youth and adults with safe, quality educational opportunities that help them learn the skills they need to survive and thrive. Their education goals include: Ensure that children aged 0 to 5 develop cognitive …