Lives for Literacy Lives for Literacy is a volunteer youth-led international not-for-profit organization on a mission to provide youth with literacy skills that help them reach their full potential academically and economically. Lives For Literacy (L4L) was launched in 2020 by Yasmin Farah Peer, a World Literacy Foundation Ambassador from Quebec, Canada. After noticing the lack of literacy skills and resources for …
From Dreams to Recognition: UWS Impact in Marginalized Communities
From Dreams to Recognition: UWS Impact in Marginalized Communities April 16, 2025| Coalition Members | GCE-US United World Schools (UWS) collaborates with international partners, local communities, and governments to ensure that children in remote and marginalized communities have free access to quality, inclusive education. At UWS, every child we reach and every school we build shares one goal: to create …
Street Child US
Street Child US Street Child US believes that achieving universal basic education is the single greatest step that can be taken towards the elimination of global poverty, and that every child deserves the chance to go to school and learn. Street Child US-led interventions focus on education, economic empowerment and protection programming. Programs are integrated to confront challenges, assuring safety with …
Press Release: Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs
Press Release: Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs April 9, 2025 | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 9, 2025Contact: Giulia McPherson 202-765-2248 gmcpherson@gce-us.org Trump Administration Terminates Nearly All International Basic Education Programs Washington, D.C. – After conducting a review of U.S. foreign assistance programs terminated by the Trump Administration, the Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) has concluded that …
CIES 2025: Envisioning Education in a Digital Society
CIES 2025: Envisioning Education in a Digital Society Maha Shoaib | GCE-US | April 4, 2025 The Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) 2025 Conference, held in Chicago from March 22-26, brought together educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the transformative impact of technological advancements on education. The theme for this year, “Envisioning Education in a Digital Society,” examined …
GCE-US Testifies Before House Committee on Appropriations
GCE-US Testifies Before House Committee on Appropriations April 2, 2025 | GCE-US On April 2, 2025, GCE-US Executive Director Giulia McPherson testified before the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs. See below for her remarks. On behalf of the Global Campaign for Education-US, thank you for the opportunity to present our views …
Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Human Rights
Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy and Its Impact on Human Rights March 31, 2025 | GCE-US U.S. foreign policy often claims to champion democracy, freedom, and human rights. But what truly drives decisions on the global stage? This question was at the heart of a recent panel discussion titled “The Global Impact of U.S. Foreign Policy on Human Rights” at the …
“The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School”: A Q&A with Journalist Trisha Mukherjee
“The Shame That Keeps Millions of Girls Out of School”: Q&A with Journalist Trisha Mukherjee March 20, 2025 | | Kate Mallory, GCE-US Senior Fellow Trisha Mukherjee is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School, human rights journalist, and 2024 winner of NY Times journalist Nicholas Kristof’s win-a-trip contest. In 2024, she traveled with Kristof to Kenya, Madagascar, and Mauritius. …
GCE-US Celebrates the Life of Former Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Global Education Champion
GCE-US Celebrates the Life of Former Chairwoman Nita Lowey, Global Education Champion March 17, 2025 | GCE-US Photo: ABC7 Eyewitness News The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) celebrates the life of former Rep. Nita Lowey, who passed away on March 15, 2025. A trailblazing leader and tireless advocate for education, women, and families, Chairwoman Lowey served the Hudson Valley …
GCE-US Leads Educator Session at Global Classrooms DC Winter Model UN Training Conference
GCE-US Leads Educator Session at Global Classrooms DC Winter Model UN Training Conference March 11, 2025 | News | GCE-US On Friday, March 7, GCE-US took part in the annual Global Classrooms DC Winter Model UN Training Conference hosted by the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area. This dynamic event brings together students from across the DC, Maryland, …