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GCE-US Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO

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GCE-US Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from UNESCO July 22, 2025 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) expresses deep concern over the United States’ decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). UNESCO plays a vital role in supporting countries to develop education systems that provide quality lifelong learning opportunities for all and empower …

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Passage of Rescissions Act of 2025 Raises Alarms Over Future of International Basic Education

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Passage of Rescissions Act of 2025 Raises Alarms Over Future of International Basic Education July 18, 2025 | GCE-US In a narrow vote, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, a $9 billion rollback of previously approved federal spending, including deep cuts to foreign aid and development assistance programs. The legislation, championed by the Trump administration, now heads to the …

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Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day 

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Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day  July 17, 2025 | GCE-US By: Marilena Gohmann, GCE-US Intern On July 15, the Global Campaign for Education-US welcomed eight Youth Advocates to Capitol Hill to encourage elected officials to lead on international basic education. The 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocate cohort, an all-female group representing six states and seven districts across …

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GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education

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GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education  July 15, 2025 | GCE-US The House of Representatives released its FY26 appropriations bill for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), which will be marked up by the NSRP Subcommittee today.  The bill includes $737.6 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund, of which $152 …

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Delivering Holistic Education Programs in Some of the World’s Most Fragile Countries

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Delivering Holistic Education Programs in Some of the World’s Most Fragile Countries July 7, 2025 | GCE-US Concern Worldwide delivers holistic education programs in the some of the world’s most fragile countries. In Chad, 56.4% of school aged children are out of school and in the Sila province in particular, this increases to 85.6% (MICS 2019). Concern has been implementing …

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GCE-US Statement on Closure of USAID

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GCE-US Statement on Closure of USAID July 1, 2025 | GCE-US As of today, July 1, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially concluded its implementation of foreign assistance programs. Remaining programs will now be administered by the U.S. Department of State.  The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) extends its deepest gratitude to USAID staff for their decades …

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GCE Position Paper for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development

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Global Campaign for Education Position Paper for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development June 23, 2025 | GCE-US A Call to Member States to Commit to Structural Reforms in the Global Financial Architecture and Financing Human Rights in Seville and Beyond  The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), hosted by the Spanish Government in Seville from …

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FY26 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters

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Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters  June 4, 2025 | GCE-US The House and Senate recently finalized Dear Colleague letters in support of funding for International Basic Education in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs bill (House) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill (Senate). Thank you to Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) …

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Kenya Education Fund

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Kenya Education Fund Kenya Kenya Education Fund was started by former Peace Corps Volunteer Bradley Broder and local community leader Dominic Muasya to keep young people in high school when their means did not allow. Kenya Education Fund (KEF) provides scholarships to students in Kenya based on need and merit. The process starts in Grade 9, before students sit for their …

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Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children

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Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children May 22, 2025 | GCE-US By: Divine Irakoze, Former GCE-US Intern Early childhood education (ECE) plays a vital role in helping children grow mentally, socially, and emotionally. For refugee children, this early learning is especially important. It helps them heal from trauma, build confidence, and prepare for future schooling. Sadly, many young refugees miss …