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Now is the Time to Fund Basic Education for All

In Action Alert, Action and Advocacy, Early Childhood Education, Education In Emergencies, Girls' Education, Global Education Financing, Inclusive Education by Jennifer Rigg

Now is the Time to Fund Basic Education for AllJune 29, 2021 | | Girls’ Education | 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. Government …

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Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 Response

In Action Alert, Early Childhood Education, Girls' Education, Global Education Financing, Inclusive Education by Stephanie Peña

Education Financing to Reach the Most Marginalized: Challenges & Solutions during COVID-19 ResponseApril 8, 2021 | | News | Stephanie Peña, GCE-US Fellow  The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the education of over one billion people, including many of our most marginalized being impacted the most; this includes–but is not limited to: girls, children with disabilities, and children in conflict settings. …

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Girls Education International Launches a Curriculum about Educating Girls

In Action Alert, Action and Advocacy, Education In Emergencies, Girls' Education, Inclusive Education by Anny Lin

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 …

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Education: the Great Social Equalizer

In Action and Advocacy, Girls' Education, Global Education Financing by Jennifer Rigg

Education: the Great Social EqualizerJanuary 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 10 children …

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The First of Many-Changing the World One Event At a Time

In Action and Advocacy, Girls' Education, News, Youth by Anny Lin

The First of Many-Changing the World One Event At a TimeJune 13, 2014 | | News | Aja Watkinsby 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 this before. …

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Make the Voice a Little Louder: #BringBackOurGirls

In Girls' Education, News by Anny Lin

Make the Voice a Little Louder: #BringBackOurGirlsMay 07, 2014 | | News | Savannah Lynn Johnson by Savannah Lynn Johnson With the momentum surrounding the issue of girls’ rights to education continuing to build, the tragedy in Nigeria expresses the ongoing friction within communities around the world. It’s been a year and a half since Malala Yousafzai survived her attack, …

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Reflections on Malala Day

In Girls' Education, News by Anny Lin

Reflections on Malala DayJuly 16, 2013 | | News | Annika Erickson-PearsonBy Annika Erickson-Pearson “I say ‘Malala,’ you say ‘Day!’” shouted Chernor Bah, UN Youth Advocacy Group Chairman, at a room packed with young advocates, activists, and campaigners from around the globe. We eagerly chanted back at him: “’Malala. Day!” You might anticipate this type of energy from any youth …