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 …
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 voiced …
Reflections After Global Conversation
Reflections After Global ConversationMay 3, 2013 | | News | GCE-USMy experience from the youth conversation organized by the Global Campaign for Education:Nina Tchangoue is a 21 year old from Cameroon, has expertise in climate change and sustainable development. She currently works with the Developing African Youth in Cameroon. I had a memorable experience with the youth dialogue between the …
Global Youth Conversations
Global Youth ConversationsMay 1, 2013 | | News | GCE-USDear Students, I regret I am unable to join you this afternoon in Washington due to unforeseen circumstances that have kept me in the UK. While nothing would have pleased me more than facilitating a robust conversation among smart, talented and passionate youth from all over the globe, I find it …
SGU To The Hill!
SGU To The Hill!April 29, 2013 | | News | Eliana Stanislawski and Diana Halikiasby 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 gender equality …
The Faces Of Education For All
The Faces Of Education For AllApril 26, 2013 | | News | GCE-USLast October, I took my first trip to Africa. I was excited to join a group of American mothers with the UN FOUNDATION to witness UNICEF health programs taking place in Ugandan primary schools. I was thrilled that I would able to look into the faces of children I advocate for every …
Planet Aid Feeding Schoolchildren And Training A New Generation Of Quality Teachers For Rural Africa
Planet Aid Feeding Schoolchildren And Training A New Generation Of Quality Teachers For Rural AfricaApril 24, 2013 | | News | GCE-USThe excitement in Mozambique is palpable as the PLANET AID SCHOOL-FEEDING PROJECT gets underway. This three-year project will help feed 60,000 school children, helping provide a vital nutritional boost for children at a critical stage of development. The education component of the …
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Shares His #TeachersMatter Story
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon Shares His #TeachersMatter StoryApril 24, 2013 | | News | GCE-US Video Credit: Global Campaign for Education, https://campaignforeducation.orgSign up For Action AlertsAction Alert CategoriesAction AlertAction and AdvocacyCoalition MembersEarly Childhood EducationEducation In EmergenciesGirls’ EducationGlobal Education FinancingInclusive EducationLiteracyNewsPower of TeachersUncategorizedYouth
Angelique Kidjo, Ban Ki-moon and Student Advocates Help Launch Global Action Week 2013
Angelique Kidjo, Ban Ki-moon and Student Advocates Help Launch Global Action Week 2013April 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-USApril 22, 2013 Washington, D.C.—-Today, the Global Campaign for Education-US Chapter (GCE-US) announces Global Action Week 2013. Global Action Week highlights activities around the world that advocate for the urgent need for universal quality education. Taking place in over 100 countries, …
How About Some Right To Education In Your Classrooms?
How About Some Right To Education In Your Classrooms?April 18, 2013 | | News | GCE-US When Ed Gragert asked if I would be interested in working on a project he was involved with, I didn’t hesitate. He is a man that I have respected and admired during his leadership as the Executive Director for iEARN, and although I wasn’t …