Education in Africa
2024 is the African Union's Year of Education. In line with its firm commitment to the continent, UNESCO is at the forefront of advancing learning across Africa as it strives to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education for all. Various initiatives focusing on improving access to education, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning, and promoting lifelong learning opportunities are making positive impact throughout the continent.
UNESCO collaborates with African Member States, educational institutions, and communities to address challenges such as inequalities, gender disparities, the digital divide, and the impacts of conflict, poverty and climate change on schooling. By fostering innovative practices and policies, UNESCO aims to empower learners and support teachers, and build a foundation for sustainable development and social transformation across the Africa.
#DanceForEducation campaign!
As the African Union celebrates 2024 as year of education, UNESCO has teamed up with the internationally acclaimed Ivorian band, Magic System, to launch a new version of the band’s hit song ‘Magic in the Air’. Entitled ‘Education in the Air’, the song has been rewritten to promote education as the key to unlock Africa’s potential.
Let's dance together to remind world leaders of the central role education plays in achieving all Sustainable Development Goals. Join UNESCO's movement and #DanceForEducation.
UNESCO stories
Spotlight on foundational learning in Africa
The Spotlight reports, developed by UNESCO's Global Education Monitoring, the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the African Union aim to present good practices so as to improve foundational learning and offers recommendations on key actions to support policy dialogue through established African Union peer learning mechanisms.
The Spotlight Children website is dedicated to showcasing the education journeys of four school children in Africa, Godfred, Priscilla, Rougui and Pape. As part of the GEM Report Spotlight Series, this platform offers an exclusive glimpse into the lives of these young learners as they navigate their educational paths in diverse contexts.
UNESCO education projects in Africa
UNESCO networks in Africa
Promising practices and initiatives
UNESCO’s representations in Africa for education
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