On the eve of the inaugural World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Education Commission Director Justin W. van Fleet encourages the international community to ante up and support the new “Education Cannot Wait” funding facility for education in emergencies.
Youth Panel Co-Chairs Kennedy Odede and Rosemarie Ramitt invite you to share your ideas about the future of education and enter the Education Youth Video Challenge. Deadline extended until June 30, 2016.
Education Commission Chair Gordon Brown makes the case for the new education in emergencies fund, “Education Cannot Wait,” ahead of its historic launch at next week’s World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul.
Commissioner Amel Karboul explores the teacher versus technology debate and how best to “harness technology to transform the role of the teacher, and thus transform learning.”
Girl Up’s Director Melissa Kilby tells us why “Girls are THE most powerful force for change in the world, but they need to be given the chance to succeed; and that starts with an education.”
Speaking at the UN Noon Briefing, Education Commission Chair Gordon Brown affirmed “We believe that this fund will offer young people hope.”
Recognizing the challenges of education in Pakistan – with a focus on funding, Idara-e-Taleem-o-Aagahi (ITA) held three rounds of global consultations on behalf of the Education Commission.
“Education can make a difference, even amidst chaos and strife.” Commissioner Yuriko Koike tells us how.
The story of a young Zambian girl inspires Youth Panelist Hellen Griberg to make the case for education as a good investment for teenage mothers
Education Commission Director Justin W. van Fleet makes the case for education in emergencies financing and looks ahead to the World Humanitarian Summit later this month where a visionary EiE fund will be announced