On Word Food Day, Educate the Children Highlights the Importance of Ensuring that Students Have Enough to Eat October 16, 2024 | World Food Day | Educate the Children Nepal Lack of food security and lack of adequate nutrition are still prevalent in Nepal. As recently as 2022, 52 percent of children were living in severe or moderate food poverty. …
The Rukmini Foundation: Leveraging Community Engagement for Access to Education
The Rukmini Foundation: Leveraging Community Engagement for Access to Education October 11, 2024 | International Day of the Girl Child | Kate Mallory and Bibhuti Aryal Puja Pudasaini, Rukmini Foundation mentor The Rukmini Foundation, a GCE-US member based in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, is an organization that works to empower girls through education while addressing child marriage and gender inequality. In its …
InterAction
InterAction Founded in 1984, InterAction is the largest U.S.-based alliance of international NGOs and partners. We mobilize our Members to think and act collectively to serve the world’s poor and vulnerable, with a shared belief that we can make the world a more peaceful, just, and prosperous place—together.Our Members are premier international global development, humanitarian, and sector-supporting organizations that work …
Planet Aid World Teacher’s Day
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Planet Aid’s Role in Supporting Teacher Training October 5th, 2024 | Planet Aid On World Teachers’ Day, October 5, Planet Aid recognizes the critical role that teachers play in shaping a better future. Planet Aid helps fund teacher training programs around the globe, often through strong cooperation agreements with national governments. These programs contribute to an …
AJI World Teachers’ Day 2024
“Sin Docentes No Hay Escuelas”: Empowering Teachers to Ensure Inclusive and Quality Education for All October 4th, 2024 | Nate Radomski, American Jesuits International This article for World Teachers’ Day was originally published on September 25th, 2024, on American Jesuits International’s (AJI) website. AJI, a GCE-US Coalition Member, is doing wonderful work in Latin America, Asia, and Africa regarding access …
FY2026 International Basic Education Request
FY2026 International Basic Education Request September 23rd, 2024 | Action and Advocacy | GCE-US On September 23, 2024, GCE-US and 28 of its members sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the White House regarding FY26 funding for International Basic Education. OMB helps the President develop their annual budget request for government programs, including International …
The Project of Youth Inclusion: A Model for Intergenerational Action
The Project of Youth Inclusion: A Model for Intergenerational Action By: Kate Mallory, Ratin Sazedul, and Henry Davidkhanian WrightSeptember 23, 2024 | GCE-US In September 2024, world leaders adopted the Pact for the Future during the Summit of the Future at United Nations Headquarters in New York. With chapters on youth, peace and security, sustainable development, and the transformation of …
Opinion: Mobilizing US funding for quality education must be a priority
Opinion: Mobilizing US funding for quality education must be a priority August 16, 2024 | Opinion | Giulia McPherson Note: this opinion piece was first published on Devex on August 16th, 2024. August 16, 2024 It’s time for focused efforts to restore political will needed to tackle the global education crisis. Calls to prioritize access to education in some …
How to Take Action Against Child Labor: Interview with Reid Maki from the Child Labor Coalition
How to Take Action Against Child Labor: Interview with Reid Maki from the Child Labor Coalition August 13, 2024 | | | Rachel Aluko & Natalie Snelson August 2, 2024 Washington, D.C. – On Friday, August 2, Natalie Snelson and Rachel Aluko interviewed Reid Maki, Director of Child Labor Issues and Coordinator of Child Labor Coalition. The Child Labor Coalition …
Announcement: Global Campaign for Education-US Appoints New Executive Director
Announcement: Global Campaign for Education-US Appoints New Executive Director August 9, 2024 | | | GCE-US August 9, 2024 Washington, DC – The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US), a broad-based coalition of over 80 members dedicated to ensuring universal quality education for all children, announced the appointment of Giulia McPherson as its next Executive Director, effective August 16, 2024. …