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) …
Kenya Education Fund
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 …
Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children
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 …
Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates
Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates May 9, 2025 | GCE-US We are excited to introduce our 2025 Youth Advocates cohort! From a pool of exceptional applicants, the GCE-US Youth Engagement Committee has selected eight outstanding young leaders who demonstrate dedication to education and advocacy. Beginning this month, these advocates will embark on an intensive training program focused on advocacy strategies …
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter May 7, 2025 | GCE-US On May 7, 2025, GCE-US and 21 of its members and partners sent a letter to congressional appropriators regarding FY26 funding for International Basic Education. May 7, 2025Dear Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Schatz, Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Frankel, On behalf of the international basic education community, we express our condolences on the …
A Child’s Notebook
A Child’s Notebook A Child’s Notebook (ACN) is a US-based 501c3 organization whose mission is to ensure children in Southeast Asia have access to a quality education.In many regions around the globe, secondary school enrollment rates remain low, and dropout rates are high. For those who do graduate, the quality of education and learning outcomes often fail to equip them …
GCE-US Responds to President’s FY26 Budget Request
GCE-US Responds to President’s FY26 Budget Request May 2, 2025 | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) is alarmed at the drastic reduction in development assistance proposed in the short version of President Trump’s fiscal year 2026 Budget Request released earlier today. These reductions will most likely include funding for international basic education programs which make America safer, stronger, and more prosperous – not …
Lives for Literacy
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 …