Step-up Efforts for Disability-Inclusive Education April 22, 2021 | | News | Valentina Pomatto, Humanity & Inclusion (HI) Accessible Reading – Alt Text: Children with disabilities face obstacles in accessing and learning in schools. Obstacles exist both within and outside the education system. Within the education system, obstacles include: inaccessible infrastructures, non-adapted materials, non-adapted curricula, lack of teachers’ preparation, and …
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure
To “Build Back Better” in Education, Focus on Building Inclusive Social Infrastructure April 29, 2021 | | News | Meghan Hussey, Special Olympics International IMAGE: 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 …
The Right to Education in Baltimore: Exploring Innovative Approaches
The Right to Education in Baltimore: Exploring Innovative Approaches January 21, 2020 | | Action Alert | GCE-US Proponents of the international right to education and the use of human rights instruments, such as the Abidjan Principles on the Right to Education, should be driven by people, for people. Furthering our understanding and use of these rights and instruments, requires bringing …
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 …
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 …
The Application is Live!
The Application is Live! January 17, 2014 | | News | GCE-US Are you an advocate looking for a cause? An activist wanting to rally your community around something meaningful? Someone who recognizes the power of education and wants to share what you know? Or are you a person looking for to make a difference? Did you answer yes for …
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 …
Determined Potential
Determined Potential July 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-US “I raise up my voice – not so that I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard,” announced Malala Yousafzai to a chamber full of students from over 100 countries during the UN’s first Youth Assembly held on July 12 at the UN headquarters in …
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs
The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs July 18, 2013 | | News | Mia Jamili by Mia Jamili NEW YORK – Last Friday, July 12, marked the first ever Malala Day at the United Nations Headquarters and I along with three of my fellow GCE-US advocates had the privilege of serving as youth delegates at the event. …