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 …
Books Unbound
Books Unbound Books Unbound develops contextualized learning materials for refugees and marginalized populations. They are a diverse team of content creators, many of whom are refugees themselves, working to strengthen community-driven informal education networks through culturally grounded resources.Books Unbound’s signature approach involves “cartoonizing communities,” providing positive representation and accessible learning tools for displaced groups in need of cultural preservation and …
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 …