GCE-US Urges Congressional Action in Support of Foreign Assistance February 6, 2025 | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) applauds efforts by Congress to protect foreign aid including the invaluable work of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and encourages the Administration to work closely with Congress as it takes steps to assess U.S. foreign assistance …
Little Ripples, a Community-led Early Childhood Education Program
Little Ripples, a Community-led Early Childhood Education Program February 3, 2025| Coalition Members | GCE-US Little Ripples, an education program of non-profit organization iACT, serves young children in refugee camps located along the Chad-Sudan border, as well as provides trainings to educators teaching in contexts that have experienced or are continuing to experience violence and conflict. As humanitarian crises grow …
GCE-US Statement on Foreign Assistance Pause
GCE-US Statement on Foreign Assistance Pause January 27, 2025 | News | GCE-US The Global Campaign for Education-US is extremely concerned regarding recent guidance issued by the Department of State which orders an immediate pause on new foreign aid spending and a stop-work order for existing grants and contracts. In addition to the Trump Administration’s Executive Order which placed a 90-day …
GCE-US Petition to New Congress
GCE-US Petition to New Congress and Administration January 21, 2025 | News | GCE-US The 119th Congress – including 72 new members of Congress – and President Trump and Vice President Vance were sworn into office in January 2025.As new policymakers determine their priorities, GCE-US is working hard to make sure they know that the U.S. must invest resources and …
2025 International Day of Education Events
Celebrate the 2025 International Day of Education January 15, 2025 | International Day of Education | GCE-US The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 January as International Day of Education, in celebration of the role of education for peace and development. The 2025 International Day of Education theme is “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.” …
GCE-US Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors
GCE-US Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors January 9, 2025 | News | GCE-US FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 9, 2025Contact: Giulia McPherson202-765-2248gmcpherson@gce-us.org GCE-US Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors Washington, D.C. – The Global Campaign for Education – US (GCE-US) is thrilled to welcome four new members to its Board of Directors. These individuals will help …
2024 Impact Highlights
2024 Impact Highlights December 27, 2024 | News | GCE-US The GCE-US team would like to thank all of our members, partners, and donors for their steadfast support in 2024! Here are a few highlights from the past year that have helped advance our mission to increase access to quality education for all children and youth. Sign up For Action …
GCE-US Applauds Passage of READ Act Reauthorization
GCE-US Applauds Passage of READ Act Reauthorization December 18, 2024 | Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 18, 2024Contact: Giulia McPherson 202-765-2248 gmcpherson@gce-us.org GCE-US Applauds Passage of READ Act Reauthorization Washington, D.C. – The Global Campaign for Education – US (GCE-US), a broad-based coalition of over 50 members dedicated to ensuring universal quality education for all children and youth, applauds the inclusion …
Transforming Communities Through Education: My Visit to Fe y Alegría Colombia
Transforming Communities Through Education: My Visit to Fe y Alegría Colombia December 6th, 2024 | Giulia McPherson Recently, I had the privilege of visiting Fe y Alegría Colombia, a remarkable organization supported by GCE-US member American Jesuits International. Celebrating its 52nd anniversary next year, Fe y Alegría is known for its transformative approach to education and community development. Fe y …
The U.S. Must Reauthorize the READ Act
The U.S. Must Reauthorize the READ Act November 25th, 2024 | Opinion | Giulia McPherson Note: This opinion piece was first published in the DC Journal on November 25, 2024. With a new administration and Congress poised to take power next year and so much uncertainty regarding how the United States will approach foreign assistance, now is the time to …