The Application is Live! January 17, 2014 | | News | GCE-US Are you an advocate looking for a cause? An activist wanting to rally your community around something meaningful? Someone who recognizes the power of education and wants to share what you know? Or are you a person looking for to make a difference? Did you answer yes for …
GCE-US Produces “Lesson for All,” A new Global Education Teaching Tool for High School Teachers
GCE-US Produces “Lesson for All,” A new Global Education Teaching Tool for High School Teachers January 16, 2014 | | News | GCE-US January 16, 2014 Washington, D.C.—-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US Chapter launched a revamped Lesson For All (LFA) which contains three modules, History/Geography, Economics and Government, of nine lessons focused on teaching U.S. students about the right …
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique August 19, 2013 | | News | GCE-US A five-day USDA training-of-trainers program entitled “Cultivating Learning with School Gardens” took place during July 1-5 at ONE WORLD UNIVERSITY in Changalane, Mozambique. This training marked the launch of the “School Garden Campaign” under the USDA FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM being implemented by Planet Aid and …
Global Campaign for Education-US Salutes Bipartisan Congressional Stand for Education for All
Global Campaign for Education-US Salutes Bipartisan Congressional Stand for Education for All July 23, 2013 | | News | GCE-US July 23, 2013 Washington, D.C.-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US applauds the Congressional leadership of Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Congressman David Reichert (R-WA) for the stand they have taken for the 57 million children of primary school age around …
From Skeptical To Inspired
From Skeptical To Inspired July 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US I consider myself a very fortunate individual to have been a participant of Malala Day hosted by the United Nations as a representative of Global Kids. Listening to Malala Yousafzai address youth who represented a multitude of nations from around the globe, including myself, was one of the …
Determined Potential
Determined Potential July 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US “I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard,” announced Malala Yousafzai to a chamber full of students from over 100 countries during the UN’s first Youth Assembly held on July 12 at the UN headquarters in …
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs July 18, 2013 | | News | Mia Jamili by Mia Jamili NEW YORK – Last Friday, July 12, marked the first ever Malala Day at the United Nations Headquarters and I along with three of my fellow GCE-US advocates had the privilege of serving as youth delegates at the event. …
Reflections on Malala Day
Reflections on Malala Day July 16, 2013 | | News | Annika Erickson-Pearson By Annika Erickson-Pearson “I say ‘Malala,’ you say ‘Day!’” shouted Chernor Bah, UN Youth Advocacy Group Chairman, at a room packed with young advocates, activists, and campaigners from around the globe. We eagerly chanted back at him: “’Malala. Day!” You might anticipate this type of energy from …
Silent Voices For Education For All?
Silent Voices For Education For All? July 9, 2013 | | News | GCE-US “If you think you’re too small to make a difference, you have never been in bed with a mosquito!”- Anita Roddick Have you protested against the outrageous gas prices lately? Were you standing outside the Supreme Court protesting for the legalization of gay marriage? Have you …
Reflections After Global Conversation
Reflections After Global Conversation May 3, 2013 | | News | GCE-US My experience from the youth conversation organized by the Global Campaign for Education:Nina Tchangoue is a 21 year old from Cameroon, has expertise in climate change and sustainable development. She currently works with the Developing African Youth in Cameroon. I had a memorable experience with the youth dialogue …