Education in Emergencies
Empowering Syrian refugees with higher education
Using the Syrian Civil War as a case study, Jamiya Project Academic Adviser Paul O’Keeffe explores education in emergencies and how seemingly intractable situations present abundant opportunities for educational advancement.
The Education Roadmap to 2030, by Helle Thorning-Schmidt (Project Syndicate)
With less than one month until the Education Commission’s report launch, Save the Children Chief Executive and Commissioner Helle Thorning-Schmidt explains why equitable financing and strengthening domestic education systems are the keys to fulfilling the fourth Sustainable Development Goal.
Why investing in education in conflict-affected regions is critical for peace and stability
The Founder of Hope for Children Cameroon explains why “If we fail to close the education gap between developed and developing countries, we risk not meeting the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals.”
Oslo press briefing with Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Education Commission Chair Gordon Brown
At the July Education Commission meeting in Oslo, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg and Commission Chair Gordon Brown held a press briefing to discuss the Commission’s work and how education gives citizens the “qualifications to participate and be included in their society.”
Improving education for a better world: perspectives from international students studying in the U.S.
Citing different education challenges and strategies, Edmonds Community College consultation participants joined in agreeing “education is the single most important thing in changing someone’s life, enriching the broader community, and bringing hope for a better world.”
Leadership development: the missing piece in the global effort to improve education
Writing for the Education Commission, Wendy Kopp, CEO and Co-Founder of Teach For All and Founder of Teach For America, tells us why “in schools, education systems, advocacy, government—we should be focused on identifying, developing, and supporting the leaders who will accelerate our progress towards achieving inclusive and equitable education by 2030.”
Inside the launch of the Education Cannot Wait fund for crises
Devex views the launch of the Education Cannot Wait fund as one of the “more concrete initiatives to emerge” from the inaugural World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul. Education Commission leadership was there for the unveiling.
Education cannot wait, by Sultan A. Al Saud
Writing for Al Arabiya English, Sultan A. Al Saud articulates the need for a “sustained drive from donors” to capitalize the Education Cannot Wait fund thereby ensuring global education promises are met.
The right to dream
Youth Panelist and former child soldier Mohamed Sidibay reminds us how children are robbed of an education – the right to dream – in emergency situations.