International Education Funders Group (IEFG)

Wishing you a very happy World Teacher's Day this October 5th! Recently, we had a conversation with some of our members about their plans for World Teacher's Day, and one of the most heartwarming ideas came up—one of our members is planning to visit a former teacher who played a significant role in their life, offering inspiration and support throughout their journey. If you don’t have the chance to reconnect with a favourite teacher, or if your school experience wasn’t quite as positive, why not take a moment to read this quote from President Obama’s 2009 address to America’s schoolchildren? It may just bring back memories of the past year’s homeschooling challenges and a re-found appreciation for teachers: "When I was young [...], I lived in Indonesia for a few years. And my mother, she didn't have the money to send me where all the American kids went to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with an American education. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself, Monday through Friday. But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 in the morning. Now, as you might imagine, I wasn't too happy about getting up that early. [...] But whenever I’d complain, my mother would just give me one of those looks and she’d say, 'This is no picnic for me either, buster.'" (Full text: https://lnkd.in/ej3K226R) Do you have any plans for today? #WorldTeachersDay #Education #Philanthropy #Network PS: Can someone explain why AI thinks a classroom needs cameras? 😉

Implementation matters – what are the key mechanisms driving it forward? Learn more in our #WWHGlobalEd24 session, ‘Under the hood: understanding implementation details of effective pedagogical programmes’. 🗓️ 26 September 🕘 11.15am (BST) 📍 https://lnkd.in/etGJz4gv University of Notre Dame Development Innovation Lab Department of Basic Education Research for Equitable Access and Learning (REAL) Centre International Education Funders Group (IEFG)

Congratulations to Joseph Nsengimana on his appointment by President Kagame as Rwanda’s Minister of Education. Before his appointment, Joseph served as our Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning, established by the Mastercard Foundation in 2019, to support the impactful integration of technology in education across Africa. We wish him the very best in his next chapter of transforming education in Rwanda. Bravo, Joseph Nsengimana! #EdTech

Congratulations, Minister Joseph Nsengimana!

❓ Is your philanthropic work focused on achieving #education outcomes? Do you have insights on how the education #philanthropy community in #Africa can drive progress? Do the messages below resonate with you? Do you agree/disagree with them? Message 1️⃣: We don’t know enough about the trends of education philanthropy in Africa Message 2️⃣: Philanthropy is enabling some organisations to achieve significant education impact   Message 3️⃣: Where philanthropy collaborates, it makes a difference Message 4️⃣: The education philanthropy community is not thinking enough about sustainability and is not (yet) practising localisation Over 100 of your peers have already participated in focus groups and various consultations for a spotlight report on education philanthropy on the African continent. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the final report! If you want to contribute, let us know your thoughts on the draft report's messages in the comments below or during the last virtual consultation conducted by TrustAfrica on 🗓️12 September 2024, ⏱️14:30 - 16:00 GMT. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4dQYQAs This report is a joint project by the International Education Funders Group (IEFG), the African Union, the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI (CAPSI), the East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN, IPASA, TrustAfrica, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and the OECD - OCDE’s Network of Foundations working on Development (netFWD) with research and authorship by Better Purpose.

📚Is your philanthropic work focused on achieving education outcomes? Do you have insights on how the education philanthropy community in Africa can drive progress? Are you curious about the landscape of education philanthropy in Africa? Join us for a 📖Public Consultation to share your thoughts and be part of the conversation shaping the future of education philanthropy in Africa. 🗓️12 September 2024, ⏱️14:30 - 16:00 GMT 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/4dQYQAs or scan the QR code on the Save the date.   This event dedicated to transforming education in Africa is brought to you in collaboration with the International Education Funders Group (IEFG), the African Union, the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI (CAPSI), the East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN (EAPN), IPASA, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), OECD Development -OECDE’s Network of Foundations working on Development (netFWD), with research and authorship by Better Purpose. Let’s work together to make a lasting impact! TrustAfrica

📚Votre travail philanthropique est-il axé sur l’éducation ? Avez-vous des idées sur la manière dont la communauté philanthropique de l'éducation en Afrique peut faire avancer les choses ? Êtes-vous curieux de connaître le paysage de la philanthropie dans le secteur éducatif en Afrique ?  Rejoignez-nous pour une 📖Consultation publique afin de partager vos idées et de participer à la conversation qui façonne l'avenir de la philanthropie éducative en Afrique. 🗓️12 September 2024, ⏱️14:30 - 16:00 GMT 🔗 Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant : bit.ly/4dQYQAs ou scannez le code QR sur le Save the date.   Cet événement qui se consacre à la transformation de l’éducation en Afrique vous est proposé en collaboration avec International Education Funders Group (IEFG), African Union, Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI , East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN (EAPN), IPASA, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), OECD Development -OECDE’s Network of Foundations working on Development (netFWD) dont la recherche et la redaction sont assurées par Better Purpose. Travaillons ensemble pour avoir un impact durable ! TrustAfrica

[Nurturing the Future: What do the leaders of tomorrow need to learn today?]  Our future leaders are maturing in an increasingly intricate world marked by swift societal changes and unparalleled global challenges, particularly climate and geopolitical changes. Join us at #PBC2024’s Track 1.3 session to delve into the fundamental changes required in education to nurture a generation adept at thriving in the ever-evolving landscape of the 21st century.  Engage with our panel of educational visionaries as they explore the imperative shifts necessary to empower individuals to excel in a world of constant change and cultivate resilient leaders:  📌 Danah Dajani, Senior Vice President of Programs and Partnerships at Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation   📌 Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All  📌 Laura Savage, Executive Director at the International Education Funders Group (IEFG)      📌 Maharshi Vaishnav, Chief Executive Officer at Educate Girls      This session will be moderated by Nikki Ng, Non-Executive Director and Director of Philanthropy at Sino Group      Find the full PBC agenda and speaker line-up on our website now: https://lnkd.in/e_GPHdjV       [PBC Forum 2024]    9-10 September, West Kowloon Cultural District (WestK)   The forum is a by-invitation event.       #ImpactfulPhilanthropy #IoP #HKJC #HKJCCharitiesTrust  

📢 Open Consultation: Education Philanthropy in #Africa ❔ Do you have insights on how the education philanthropy community in Africa can drive progress? ❔ Is your philanthropic work focused on achieving education outcomes? ❔ Are you curious about the landscape of education philanthropy in Africa? Suppose you answered 'yes' to any of these questions. In that case, we invite you to join us for an open consultation session on an early draft of the Spotlight Report on #Education #Philanthropy in Africa. 🗓 10 September 2024 ⏲ 12.00 SAST 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eJNd3gEG This report, produced in partnership with the African Union (AU), the African Philanthropy Network (APN), the Centre on African Philanthropy and Social Investment - CAPSI, the East Africa Philanthropy Network-EAPN, the Independent Philanthropy Association of South Africa (IPASA), TrustAfrica, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), and OECD - OCDE’s network of foundations working on development (netFWD), with research and authorship by Better Purpose, aims to foster stronger connections between domestic and international philanthropy in Africa.

Con el objetivo de mostrar los avances de los gobiernos de América Latina y el Caribe que han firmado el “Compromiso para la Acción sobre el Aprendizaje Básico”, así como compartir lecciones aprendidas y buenas prácticas para aumentar las capacidades y la planificación adecuada para transformar la educación, UNICEF, CEPAL, Banco Mundial, IEFG, UNESCO y USAID organizan el Seminario Web “Abordando la crisis de los aprendizajes: avances y desafíos con las políticas de educación. Lecciones de los países de América Latina y el Caribe”. Súmate y participa de esta sesión de intercambio sobre los aprendizajes en América Latina y el Caribe. 🗓️ Jueves 25 de julio 🕙 10:00 am (Hora de Panamá, GMT -5) 🔴 Transmisión en vivo: Canal de YouTube de UNICEF LAC: https://lnkd.in/erE223-R 🗣️ Idiomas: español, inglés, portugués, francés ➡️ Encuentra los enlaces de transmisión por idioma y más información aquí: https://lnkd.in/dNSAJfVk