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. …
Reflections After Global Conversation
Reflections After Global Conversation May 3, 2013 | | News | GCE-US My 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 …
Global Youth Conversations
Global Youth Conversations May 1, 2013 | | News | GCE-US Dear 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 …
Global Equality Now! A Game Show For Awareness
Global Equality Now! A Game Show For Awareness March 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 …
Picture Inspiration
Picture Inspiration March 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 Categories Action Alert Action and Advocacy Coalition Members Early Childhood Education Education In Emergencies Girls’ Education Global Education Financing Inclusive Education …