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 …
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 …