Global Campaign for Education (GCE)

GCE organised the '𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬’ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠' 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 in Benoni, South Africa in the last quarter of 2024. Click the following link for the full report of the workshop - https://bit.ly/3CiIPpt This important event brought together representatives from national education coalitions across Africa, marking a crucial step in our mission to transform education on the continent. Held during the African Union's Year of Education, this workshop offered a valuable opportunity for deep reflection and strategic planning. We believe that strong civil society organisations in many African nations are key to ensuring effective oversight of education policy implementation. To drive meaningful change, we need 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 and 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 to encourage governments to adopt transformative education programmes. Our discussions highlighted that successful education initiatives depend on 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲, and 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 tailored to local contexts. The diverse approaches across the region underline the importance of adapting strategies while staying focused on our common goals.

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Asia Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE)! GCE Global Coordinator, Grant Kasowanjete and ASPBAE Secretary-General, Helen Dabu, in Da Nang, Vietnam, where ASPBAE is holding its 9th General Assembly.

GCE Global Coordinator, Grant Kasowanjete, is in Da Nang, Vietnam, for the 9th General Assembly and 60th anniversary celebrations of the Asia South Pacific Association for Basic and Adult Education (ASPBAE). We look forward to the discussions and to paving the way forward together as the education movement continues to grow and flourish in the Asia South Pacific.

In a world grappling with increasing humanitarian crises and natural disasters, access to education remains a beacon of hope and empowerment for young people striving to rebuild their communities. Blended learning - an innovative approach that merges online and face-to-face learning - emerges as a powerful solution to this challenge. Join the OROS (Online RECI Open Space) webinar, 'Blended Learning and Social Transformation', on 21 November, organized by the Swiss Network for Education & International Cooperation (RECI) Education in Emergencies Working Group. The webinar will explore how blended higher education programmes can foster resilience and drive meaningful change in crisis-affected regions. Click the following Zoom link to register - https://bit.ly/3Z8guer Don't miss this opportunity to engage, share ideas, and be part of the conversation about transforming education in times of need!

Several GCE Board members with the Armenian Minister of Education (4th from left) in Yerevan.

The Board Meeting of the Global Campaign for Education (GCE) is currently underway in Yerevan, Armenia, from 12-14 November and is being organized by the Armenian Coalition for Education. Key discussions taking place at the meeting include: • The global education landscape and emerging trends • Strategizing GCE's role in global education platforms • Strengthening partnerships within the GCE movement • Impactful campaigns with GCE members The Board is also engaging in discussions about multistakeholderism and issues related to the privatisation of education, amongst other topics such as - • Decolonizing policy spaces • Engaging with the World Social Summit • The Financing for Development Summit • Taking stock of Global Action Week for Education (GAWE) 2024 • Planning for GAWE 2025 • The EdTech campaign #TechOnOurTerms The outcomes of the GCE Board Meeting will guide our path forward, ensuring that GCE continues to be a powerful voice in the global education arena. Together, we are building a future where education is a right for everyone, everywhere. #EducationForAll

Continuing our coverage of the Global Education Meeting (GEM) 2024! An insightful side event at Global Education Meeting (GEM) 2024, promoted by UNESCO and NORRAG in partnership with GCE, CLADE and UNU-IAS (United Nations University), explored the evolving landscape of education rights in our rapidly changing world. Key takeaways: • Education is transforming to meet global challenges • Lifelong and life-wide learning is becoming essential • The right to education is expanding beyond traditional schooling This dialogue was a part of the “Evolving the Right to Education” initiative, coordinated by UNESCO. Stay tuned for more updates as the conversation continues! #LeadingSDG4 #RightToEducation #LifelongLearning #GlobalEducation

📢World leaders have adopted the Fortaleza Declaration, reaffirming education as a fundamental human right & a cornerstone of a sustainable future.   They reiterate their commitment to putting education on top of the political and financing agenda.💰🎓   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ecMagkhv

In October, we were very honoured to host the 2024 face-to-face meeting of the European and North American Campaign for Education (ENACE) in Dublin. This meeting brought together 15 ENACE coalitions in person and virtually from Europe and North America, including from as far as Armenia and the US. 🌍📚   We are incredibly proud to have been part of this meeting which strengthened ENACE's collective identity and saw ENACE make commitments for new initiatives to strengthen our cooperation and to advocate for #QualityEducation for all. Through a series of workshops and inspiring discussions, the coalitions agreed on a workplan and roadmap for 2025 focused on capacity strengthening, campaigning, and advocacy.     In workshops with the Global Campaign for Education (GCE), the Global Partnership for Education, and Education Cannot Wait (ECW), ENACE was also able to strengthen the foundations for future cooperation and partnerships.     We look back to an inspiring week of energy and action. Incredibly thankful for the opportunity to see so many in person and more online! And excited for the next steps! 🌟   A huge thanks to all participants: Klaus-Peter Hammer, Beatrice Schulter, Mathias Slettholm, Nicolas Langer, Crispin Williams, Marije van Breda, Emma Wagner, Gevork Manoukian, Hannah Frisch, Giulia McPherson, Ina Woods, Irina Popusoi, Mariluz Aparicio, Nadine Bernasconi, Ponke Danker, Emanuele Russo, Ph.D., Léa Rambaud, Altin Hazizaj.     And a huge thank you for the contributions from GCE, GPE, and ECW by Refat Sabbah, Chris Weavers, Yona Nestel, Susan Nicolai, and Tyler Arnot.     We are also incredibly thankful for LinkedIn for hosting us at their Community Space in their Dublin Office – a great space and fantastic way to support non-for-profits and education!  

GCE members and partners at the Global Education Meeting (GEM) 2024 in Fortaleza, Brazil. #LeadingSDG4