Education: the Great Social Equalizer January 16, 2017 | | Action and Advocacy | GCE-US Today, 263 million children and youth are not in school, and another 330 million are in school but not learning. According to the report from the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity if we continue with business as usual, in 2030 less than 1 in …
The First of Many-Changing the World One Event At a Time
The First of Many-Changing the World One Event At a Time June 13, 2014 | | News | Aja Watkins by Aja Watkins When I was called upon to host a global education advocacy event in my capacity as a GLOBAL YOUTH AMBASSADOR FOR A WORLD AT SCHOOL for Day of the African Child, I was understandably nervous. I had never done …
Global Action Week – 2014
Global Action Week – 2014 May 05, 2014 | | News | GCE-US Global Action Week is an annual week of international attention on the right to an education around the world. With events happening in nearly 100 countries, you can be a part of a larger movement when you take action this week and for the rest of the …
My Voice Can Make An Impact – A Reflection
My Voice Can Make An Impact – A Reflection May 01, 2014 | | News | Aja Watkins by Aja Watkins I approached the GCE training with feelings primarily of curiosity, and of hope that I could now finally be initiated into the world of global education advocacy. To say the least, the experience exceeded my expectations: I returned with …
Investing in Education Around the World
Investing in Education Around the World January 31, 2014 | News | Adriana Rosas By: Adriana Rosas, Fall 2013 GCE-US Advocate At the State of the Union address Tuesday night President Obama said, “Research shows that one of the best investments we can make in a child’s life is high-quality early education.” One of the supporters of this statement is …
Research: The Prequel To Action
Research: The Prequel To Action January 28, 2014 | News | Annika Erikson-Pearson As an avid global education advocate, I’ve visited with members of Congress, attended conferences around the United States, and even had the opportunity to attend Malala Yousafzai’s first public speaking engagement at the United Nations. I’ve heard consistently at the education functions and conferences I’ve attended about …
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique
Planet Aid Launches USDA School Garden Campaign In Mozambique August 19, 2013 | | News | GCE-US A five-day USDA training-of-trainers program entitled “Cultivating Learning with School Gardens” took place during July 1-5 at ONE WORLD UNIVERSITY in Changalane, Mozambique. This training marked the launch of the “School Garden Campaign” under the USDA FOOD FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM being implemented by Planet Aid and …
From Skeptical To Inspired
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 …
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 …
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 …