Passage of Rescissions Act of 2025 Raises Alarms Over Future of International Basic Education July 18, 2025 | GCE-US In a narrow vote, Congress passed the Rescissions Act of 2025, a $9 billion rollback of previously approved federal spending, including deep cuts to foreign aid and development assistance programs. The legislation, championed by the Trump administration, now heads to the …
Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day
Youth Leadership Meets Policy Change: 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocacy Day July 17, 2025 | GCE-US By: Marilena Gohmann, GCE-US Intern On July 15, the Global Campaign for Education-US welcomed eight Youth Advocates to Capitol Hill to encourage elected officials to lead on international basic education. The 2025 GCE-US Youth Advocate cohort, an all-female group representing six states and seven districts across …
GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education
GCE-US Statement on FY26 House Funding for International Basic Education July 15, 2025 | GCE-US The House of Representatives released its FY26 appropriations bill for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), which will be marked up by the NSRP Subcommittee today. The bill includes $737.6 million for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund, of which $152 …
Delivering Holistic Education Programs in Some of the World’s Most Fragile Countries
Delivering Holistic Education Programs in Some of the World’s Most Fragile Countries July 7, 2025 | GCE-US Concern Worldwide delivers holistic education programs in the some of the world’s most fragile countries. In Chad, 56.4% of school aged children are out of school and in the Sila province in particular, this increases to 85.6% (MICS 2019). Concern has been implementing …
GCE-US Statement on Closure of USAID
GCE-US Statement on Closure of USAID July 1, 2025 | GCE-US As of today, July 1, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has officially concluded its implementation of foreign assistance programs. Remaining programs will now be administered by the U.S. Department of State. The Global Campaign for Education-US (GCE-US) extends its deepest gratitude to USAID staff for their decades …
GCE Position Paper for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Global Campaign for Education Position Paper for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development June 23, 2025 | GCE-US A Call to Member States to Commit to Structural Reforms in the Global Financial Architecture and Financing Human Rights in Seville and Beyond The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), hosted by the Spanish Government in Seville from …
FY26 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters
Fiscal Year 2026 Congressional Dear Colleague Letters June 4, 2025 | GCE-US The House and Senate recently finalized Dear Colleague letters in support of funding for International Basic Education in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs bill (House) and State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs bill (Senate). Thank you to Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) …
Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children
Early Childhood Education for Refugee Children May 22, 2025 | GCE-US By: Divine Irakoze, Former GCE-US Intern Early childhood education (ECE) plays a vital role in helping children grow mentally, socially, and emotionally. For refugee children, this early learning is especially important. It helps them heal from trauma, build confidence, and prepare for future schooling. Sadly, many young refugees miss …
Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates
Announcing GCE-US 2025 Youth Advocates May 9, 2025 | GCE-US We are excited to introduce our 2025 Youth Advocates cohort! From a pool of exceptional applicants, the GCE-US Youth Engagement Committee has selected eight outstanding young leaders who demonstrate dedication to education and advocacy. Beginning this month, these advocates will embark on an intensive training program focused on advocacy strategies …
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter
FY2026 Community Sign-On Letter May 7, 2025 | GCE-US On May 7, 2025, GCE-US and 21 of its members and partners sent a letter to congressional appropriators regarding FY26 funding for International Basic Education. May 7, 2025Dear Chairman Graham, Ranking Member Schatz, Chairman Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member Frankel, On behalf of the international basic education community, we express our condolences on the …