Early Opportunities Initiative The Early Opportunities Initiative was launched by Joan Lombardi, PhD in 2022, focused on raising awareness about the importance of nurturing care and highlighting the impact of emergencies on young children and families—from conflict to climate change— along with supporting solutions to prevent and address them. The Initiative includes short articles on emerging issues facing young children …
GCE‑US Calls for Full Investigation and Protection of Students After Deadly School Strike
GCE‑US Calls for Full Investigation and Protection of Students After Deadly School Strike March 12, 2026 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education–US (GCE-US) is devastated by reports that a U.S. missile strike on an Iranian girls’ school has killed at least 165 civilians, most of them children. We call for a full, transparent, and independent investigation into how this attack occurred and how …
Girls, Education, and Justice: Why International Women’s Day Matters More Than Ever
Girls, Education, and Justice: Why International Women’s Day Matters More Than Ever March 8, 2026 | Girls Learn International This International Women’s Day, we will celebrate the rights and accomplishments of women and girls around the world. Central to the protection of all human rights is the protection of the right to education.On International Women’s Day, 18 high school juniors and seniors will gather …
Right To Play
Right To Play Right To Play is a global non-profit organization that protects, educates, and empowers millions of children affected by poverty, conflict, and crisis through the transformative power of play. Founded in 2000 and operating in more than a dozen countries across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Right To Play delivers evidence-based, play-based learning programs that improve foundational …
When Global Aid Pulled Back, Nigerian NGOs Found a Local Lifeline
When Global Aid Pulled Back, Nigerian NGOs Found a Local Lifeline February 11, 2026 | GCE-US In 2025, community-based education NGOs in Nigeria faced an unprecedented crisis after USAID abruptly reduced and withdrew funding. Programs were left incomplete, staff contracts terminated, and communities were suddenly uncertain about the future of critical services. The challenge went beyond financial loss. Years of …
Education at a Crossroads: Renewing U.S. Commitment on the International Day of Education
Education at a Crossroads: Renewing U.S. Commitment on the International Day of Education January 28, 2026 | GCE-US January 24th was the day students, educators, and allies worldwide came together to celebrate the 8th annual International Day of Education. Since it’s official recognition by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2018, this day has been used to reflect on …
GCE-US Statement on FY26 Conference Funding for International Basic Education
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 …