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 …
Global Youth Conversations
Global Youth Conversations May 1, 2013 | | News | GCE-US Dear Students, I regret I am unable to join you this afternoon in Washington due to unforeseen circumstances that have kept me in the UK. While nothing would have pleased me more than facilitating a robust conversation among smart, talented and passionate youth from all over the globe, I …
SGU To The Hill!
SGU To The Hill! April 29, 2013 | | News | Eliana Stanislawski and Diana Halikias by Eliana Stanislawski and Diana Halikias; pictures by Nina Barker In honor of Global Action Week, SCHOOL GIRLS UNITE took their annual trip to lobby on Capitol Hill. School Girls Unite is a coalition of young female activists advocating for the U.N. Millennium Development Goals, specifically …
The Faces Of Education For All
The Faces Of Education For All April 26, 2013 | | News | GCE-US Last October, I took my first trip to Africa. I was excited to join a group of American mothers with the UN FOUNDATION to witness UNICEF health programs taking place in Ugandan primary schools. I was thrilled that I would able to look into the faces of children I advocate …
Planet Aid Feeding Schoolchildren And Training A New Generation Of Quality Teachers For Rural Africa
Planet Aid Feeding Schoolchildren And Training A New Generation Of Quality Teachers For Rural Africa April 24, 2013 | | News | GCE-US The excitement in Mozambique is palpable as the PLANET AID SCHOOL-FEEDING PROJECT gets underway. This three-year project will help feed 60,000 school children, helping provide a vital nutritional boost for children at a critical stage of development. The education component …
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Shares His #TeachersMatter Story
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Shares His #TeachersMatter Story April 24, 2013 | | News | GCE-US Video Credit: Global Campaign for Education, https://campaignforeducation.orgSign up For Action AlertsAction Alert Categories Action Alert Action and Advocacy Coalition Members Early Childhood Education Education In Emergencies Girls’ Education Global Education Financing Inclusive Education Literacy News Power of Teachers Uncategorized Youth
Angelique Kidjo, Ban Ki-moon and Student Advocates Help Launch Global Action Week 2013
Angelique Kidjo, Ban Ki-moon and Student Advocates Help Launch Global Action Week 2013 April 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US April 22, 2013 Washington, D.C.—-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US Chapter (GCE-US) announces Global Action Week 2013. Global Action Week highlights activities around the world that advocate for the urgent need for universal quality education. Taking place in over …
How About Some Right To Education In Your Classrooms?
How About Some Right To Education In Your Classrooms? April 18, 2013 | | News | GCE-US When Ed Gragert asked if I would be interested in working on a project he was involved with, I didn’t hesitate. He is a man that I have respected and admired during his leadership as the Executive Director for iEARN, and although …