Global Partnership for Education

Africa’s youth has an immense potential. On today’s Day of the African Child, Roger Federer, GPE CEO Laura Frigenti and GPE Youth Leaders Wadi Ben-Hirki, Memory Tapela Banda and Massah Bockaire explain why investing in quality education from the early years is vital to seize the continent’s demographic dividend, creating thriving economies and more stable and peaceful societies. Roger Federer Foundation | #FundEducation #AfricanChildDay #DAC2024

This World Youth Skills Day, join youth leaders and policy makers for the annual Futures Festival ➡️ We’ll be covering: 🔺The competitive job market's need for innovative and sustainable skills 🔺Challenges faced by youth marginalized by their gender, disability, or refugee status Sign up now: http://g.pe/1SQh50SupQF #WYSD #RaiseYourHand #FundEducation

📢 New learning series for education planning experts: How can we use evidence to Transform Education Policy? Organized by the International Institute for Educational Planning (IIEP-UNESCO) and Education 2030 UN, this first webinar will explore strategies for using data and evidence to understand policy issues and drive transformation. ➡️ Register now to participate on July 11: https://lnkd.in/eA-Wyqg4 #LeadingSDG4 #TransformingEducation

Young leaders can be a force for positive change in education. ➡️ Learn how they can make a difference! 📢 If you are a young education activist, you can cover points one and two with the youth-led Futures Festival. Find out how: http://g.pe/pquz50Sxa5Q #RaiseYourHand #FundEducation

Nothing about youth without youth! Young people are not only affected most by the decisions made today, they are also advocates for positive change, driving the debate for sustainable development. This GPE Photo of the Month captures a moment of youth activism: GPE Youth Leader Qais K. is surrounded by other young leaders right after an event with Felipe Paullier Olivera of the United Nations Youth Office in New York where they discussed how education empowers youth for climate action. #TransformingEducation

Girls’ school completion rates depend on where they live. Even in regions that have achieved gender parity in school enrollment, girls from rural and poorer households are less likely to go to school. Let's make sure that every girl - no matter where they live - has access to 12 years of quality education. #FundEducation

Gender equality in and through education builds healthy societies. #FundEducation

... and only 46% of them have playthings at home. A home environment where young learners can play, explore and discover is essential to building a solid foundation for their future. A new report by UNESCO and UNICEF, supported by GPE, the International Labour Organization, OECD - OCDE, the World Health Organization and The LEGO Foundation underlines the importance of a whole-of-society approach to early childhood education, including parental support programs and family-friendly policies to improve children’s early learning experiences: https://lnkd.in/ekpS8UXM #FundEducation

📢 Attention, education advocates: Engage with other young leaders and discuss how quality education can unlock a future of opportunities in a world marked by challenges and crises. Sign up for the youth-led Futures Festival and gain insights into skills needed for the economy of the 21st century: http://g.pe/Lksf50StfNG #RaiseYourHand #WYSD

Did you know that there may be at least 22.4 million young people with disabilities living in an emergency context? Faced with compounding challenges, accessing safe, inclusive and quality learning spaces is often challenging, if not impossible, for them. Learn about 7 principles to help educators and make education more inclusive for children with disabilities in emergency contexts: http://g.pe/Umwu50Steg9 #FundEducation