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Investing in Education Around the World

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Investing in Education Around the WorldJanuary 31, 2014 | | News | Adriana Rosasby 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 Congresswoman …

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The Application is Live!

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The Application is Live!January 17, 2014 | | News | GCE-USAre 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 any of …

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From Skeptical To Inspired

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From Skeptical To InspiredJuly 22, 2013 | | News | GCE-USI 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 most inspiring …

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Determined Potential

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Determined PotentialJuly 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 New York …

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The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGs

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The Importance Of Involving Youth In Achieving The MDGsJuly 18, 2013 | | News | Mia Jamiliby 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. The experience …

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Reflections After Global Conversation

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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 …

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Global Youth Conversations

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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 …

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Global Equality Now! A Game Show For Awareness

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Global Equality Now! A Game Show For AwarenessMarch 28, 2013 | | Youth |   by Giovanna Guarnieri Gender equality had always been something that stirred interest in me.  In middle school I joined School Girls Unite (SGU), a student-run group that advocates for Gender Equality and helps to send girls in Mali, West Africa to school. My school’s chapter …

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Picture Inspiration

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Picture InspirationMarch 27, 2013 | | Youth | They say that pictures are worth a 1000 words. We hope these pictures from students at a Colorado University inspire with action. THE COLORADO EFA BLOGSPOT!Sign up For Action AlertsAction Alert CategoriesAction AlertAction and AdvocacyCoalition MembersEarly Childhood EducationEducation In EmergenciesGirls’ EducationGlobal Education FinancingInclusive EducationLiteracyNewsPower of TeachersUncategorizedYouth