Now is the Time to Fund Basic Education for AllJune 29, 2021 | | Action and Advocacy | The power of education is clear – brighter futures, healthier communities, and increased economic growth for individuals and countries. Education increases security and stability, spurs economic growth, and provides proven results across development sectors. As outlined in USAID’s Education Strategy, “the U.S. …
Realizing Quality and Inclusive Education in Kenya Through Financing
Realizing Quality and Inclusive Education in Kenya Through FinancingMay 10, 2021 | | Action and Advocacy | Global Action Week for Education is a concentrated week of global action in support of the human right to quality, inclusive universal education. Since Action Aid and OXFAM joined forces to campaign to end child labor in 1999, other advocacy campaigns have taken …
Global Action Week for Education 2021
Global Action Week for Education 2021May 10, 2021 | | Action and Advocacy | On April 26-30, Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US), along with partner organizations, coalition members, the Global Campaign for Education Secretariat and regional affiliates, celebrated Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2021, a concentrated week of advocacy in support of the human right to quality, inclusive universal …
Why funding education for all children is the path to a better world and a sustainable recovery
Why funding education for all children is the path to a better world and a sustainable recoveryMay 6, 2021 | | Action and Advocacy | Whether you are parenting a 12-year-old girl in Los Angeles whose reading skills have slipped during this exhausting year of Zoom school or in a remote Zambian village where she is trying to learn from …
Networked Impact takes the Global Education crisis. What does that mean?
Networked Impact takes the Global Education crisis. What does that mean?April 29, 2021 | | News | Sahar Khan, 260by26 The global education crisis has been going on for decades. Hundreds of millions of children are out of school all over the world. Lack of access to resources or living in conflict areas are two of the overarching reasons. Many …
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social InfrastructureApril 29, 2021 | | News | Meghan Hussey, Special Olympics InternationalIMAGE: Children at a school in Morocco participate in a program with Special Olympics, as part of the “Play Unified, Learn Unified” project, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation. School closures during COVID-19 have impacted the learning and …
Raise Your Hand LIVE!: A conversation about the importance of education for refugees
Raise Your Hand LIVE!: A conversation about the importance of education for refugeesFebruary 26, 2021 | | News | Taylor Rogers, GCE-US Fellow The Global Partnership for Education hosted the second installment of “Raise Your Hand LIVE!” on Tuesday, February 3. The show brings together changemakers from around the world who understand that education is key to building a better …
One Billion Voices for Education Campaign Launch
One Billion Voices for Education Campaign LaunchFebruary 02, 2021 | | News | Shruti Nallappa, Senior Fellow On January 25, 2021, the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) launched the One Billion Voices for Education Campaign to urge governments, donors, and international organizations to address the lack of education financing, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This campaign is a chance to stand together, …
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice Update
Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice UpdateJanuary 15, 2021 | | News | Tom Sabella, Inclusive Education and ECCE CoordinatorThe Inclusive Education and Early Childhood Community of Practice has expanded membership to include over 190 members from 90 organizations, as of January 2021. We lead online meetings every other month, bringing together professionals, advocates, students, teachers, parents, caregivers, …
Girls Education International Launches a Curriculum about Educating Girls
Girls Education International Launches a Curriculum about Educating GirlsJanuary 5, 2021 | | News | Kate Schelbe, Girls Education InternationalAt Girls Education International we believe in the transformative power of education. Education equips girls to make positive changes in their homes, community, and the world. We envision a future where all girls have unrestricted and unconditional access to the best possible education …