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The Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies has just released a new analysis on the latest trends and developments on #EiEFinancing : bit.ly/3KYwhV1 Building on the EiE Hub 2022 Flagship Report on financing EiE at the time of COVID, this updated study provides key insights to address the chronic underfunding of education in crisis contexts. ⚠️Challenges:  - Humanitarian funding for education decreased by 4% in 2023, the first time in a decade. - Countries where children’s education is most at risk receive the least humanitarian funding.  - The 2024 Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) revised education financial requirements downward due to ‘boundary setting.’  Despite policy commitments, education is not being prioritized in OCHA-managed humanitarian funds. 🌟 Opportunities:  - Global education funds remain a key catalyst for mobilising additional EiE funding.  - There is still potential to expand nexus funding approaches for EiE.  - Significant untapped potential exists for climate finance investment in EiE. Read here the new analysis to explore these insights and their implications for EiE funding:  bit.ly/3KYwhV1 Education Cannot Wait (ECW) Global Partnership for Education United Nations OCHA Yasmine Sherif Kent Page Michel Anglade Dean Livingston Brooks

📚The global education crisis must be addressed today. As we approach the #SummitoftheFuture & #UNGA, 7️⃣ key insights about #EiEfinancing guide those working to address the chronic underfunding of EiE. 💚 FCA is part of the Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies, which has just released a new analysis on the latest trends and developments on #EiEFinancing: #UnlockingFutures #7InsightsEiEFinancing #EiE #Education #HumanitarianFunding #ClimateFinancing https://lnkd.in/dUCZwhxX

With the highest number of conflicts since the Second World War it's hard to keep up with the devastating impact war is having on children’s education. In Gaza, no child has been in school for over 6 months and 90% of school buildings have been damaged or destroyed by Israeli forces. In Ukraine, just 25% of schools are able to offer full-time, in-person learning with thousands of schools damaged or destroyed. Writing for Modern Diplomacy, member of the Stortinget - Norway’s parliament - former Minister in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dag Inge Ulstein urges the international community not to overlook  the enormous suffering and lost learning children experience in other conflict affected countries such as Mali, Sudan and Yemen. He goes on to explain that despite a truce the education situation in Yemen hasn't improved with 4.5 million children still out of school. International funding for education in Yemen has been steadily dwindling over the past few years. In 2023, less than 20% of the education funding requirements were met in the Humanitarian Response Plan. Without sufficient aid to education, children’s rights will not be fulfilled, and the peace and recovery of the country could be at jeopardy. The lack of funding for the education response in Yemen is reflected around the world and underscores the urgent need for humanitarian donors to fund education in crisis contexts. This includes funding education in humanitarian appeals and at the global level ensuring that Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is fully replenished. https://lnkd.in/eH9A-bkr

In 2018, driven by a deep-seated desire to serve humanity, I embarked on a transformative journey to Cambodia, dedicating two years to humanitarian work across various country regions. The path of humanitarianism was uncharted territory for me, but the gravitation towards work that made a real difference was solid and undeniable. The need for humanitarian aid in Cambodia was immediately evident upon my arrival. The nation was still grappling with the aftereffects of the genocide of the 1970s, an event that decimated a quarter of its population through ruthless oppression, torture and murder. The Khmer Rouge regime, in its tyrannical quest to eradicate capitalist and colonial influences, systematically destroyed every Cambodian institution, having devastating impacts on religion, culture and education. This historical context painted a picture of the challenges facing Cambodia's education system, which still struggles to recover and provide essential skills and knowledge to its youth. Many young Cambodians, especially those from rural regions, still need access to even basic education. As someone who profoundly values learning and academia, I was naturally drawn to contribute to the field of educational humanitarianism. I would collaborate with various educational NGOs, dedicating my efforts to fundraising, building, and strategising for initiatives that provide free basic education for underprivileged kids and teens from rural parts of Cambodia. I saw these organisations as true beacons of hope for the future of Cambodian society. My commitment to educational humanitarian work in Cambodia transcended a mere interest in academia and learning, however. After observing the broader societal, economic and institutional landscapes, I recognised that education was the key for uplifting the future from poverty. It wasn't just about passing on knowledge and skills; education represented a powerful, long-lasting tool for change, capable of transforming people's lives, even without my physical presence. This belief in education was reinforced during a recent visit to Cambodia, where I spent time with a close Cambodian friend. His life story was a testament to the power of education. Coming from a background of poverty, he worked hard throughout his childhood, earning money to fund a university education. His pursuit of higher education led him to a career that broke the cycle of poverty. His journey stood as living proof that education is a potent source of empowerment, growth and liberation. #education #humanitarian

How many of the world’s children and youth are not in school? Ongoing conflicts in Sudan, Gaza and South Sudan are pushing the already-alarming numbers even higher.     Current available estimates suggest over one quarter of a billion young people are out of school (258 million). About half live in crisis-affected countries (127 million).     The latest take (from UNESCO) advances the number of out-of-school children and youth by nearly 5.5 million: 4.2 million in Sudan, 0.55 million in Gaza (where 76% of schools have been damaged in the last 5 months) and 0.7 million in South Sudan.     The new report, “Lost Opportunity: Education for out-of-school youth in emergency and protracted crisis settings,” (which I co-authored with Mai Nasrallah and NORCAP published) highlights how the response to post-primary education in crisis-affected countries is particularly inadequate: there are substantial deficits in attention, expertise and investment for out-of-school youth.     Take a look at UNESCO’s latest estimates.   Dean Livingston Brooks Mckinney, Rachel Martha Hewison Mai Nasrallah Maria Sellevold Frida Paréus Constantijn Wouters Alessio Baldaccini Robert Jenkins Friedrich W. Affolter Line Baago-Rasmussen Henrik Urdal Rebecca Winthrop Wendy Wheaton Carl Triplehorn CIE-ECI Comparative and International Education IFC Education Matthias Eck Hoda Jaberian Peter A. Holland Steve Commins Mattias Lundberg Raja Bentaouet Kattan Jennifer Sklar Dr. Chris Berry   https://lnkd.in/e2SvjHFr  

Education saves lives.... So why is it so frequently neglected in crisis response? That's the question my colleague Emma Wagner answers in her new blog, which you can read now (link below). The climate crisis, conflict, and violence are disrupting children's right to education, from Bangladesh to Malawi, from Haiti to Gaza. Education in emergencies urgently needs to be recognised as lifesaving. https://lnkd.in/e6vQeYVj

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Education is a priority from the first day of a crisis! Geneva Global Hub for Education in Emergencies members came together and released a new statement explaining the importance of #EducationFromTheFirstDay of every humanitarian response.   In crises, education is as vital as food & shelter. Faced with resource constraints and under-funding, we need to ensure it is prioritised from the first day, so that the right to education for every crisis-affected child and youth is fulfilled.   Humanitarians must be ready to integrate education in the first emergency response. This will allow for: ✅efficient actions ✅ meeting the greatest needs ✅ biggest impact   👉Read the statement & recommendations: https://lnkd.in/e-tXRCZ9

In crises, education is as vital as food & shelter. Despite the shrinking financial landscape, it's time to prioritize it from day 1 so that the right to education for every crisis-affected child and youth is fulfilled. 👇See the statement below:

Education Under Attack in Gaza, With Nearly 90% of School Buildings Damaged or Destroyed A new Joint Statement by Inger Ashing, Chief Executive, Save the Children International, Yasmine Sherif, Executive Director, Education Cannot Wait and Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council - All schools in Gaza have been closed for 625,000 students for 6 months.  - Satellite images verify attacks on schools data and the damage caused - The ongoing conflict – the relentless bombardment, the decimation of vital services and the imminent famine has translated into a destruction of the fundamental tenets of childhood. - Education in emergencies is an essential part of the first phase of a quality child-focused humanitarian response. But in Gaza no place is safe, so scaling up the critical education in emergencies response is currently near impossible and not without risk. - An immediate and definitive ceasefire and full humanitarian access is urgently needed. - The international community should strongly condemn all attacks on schools and demand that all parties to the conflict respect IHL, commit no further grave violations against children and ensure that there is accountability for those committed to date. Read the full statement below: https://lnkd.in/eNGhSyDr