Save The Children has been a part of the Global Partnership for Education since 2011 and has a seat on our Board of Directors. Shirin Lutfeali from their staff has contributed the blog post below. On a hot day in rural Bangladesh, I visited a classroom where a second grade teacher was … [Read more...]
Progress for Children: A Report Card on Adolescents: Today, 18% of the world’s population is in the age between 10 and 19 years, these are 1.2 billion children and youths transitioning into adulthood. This period in young peoples’ lives is the gateway to adulthood: while building and shaping her … [Read more...]
Taken in a remote and rural location in Bamyan, this picture shows girls attending a community-based education class. Despite the rapid expansion of education services in Afghanistan, there are thousands of children, especially girls, who do not have access to education. This is either because … [Read more...]
During a mission to Lome in Togo, I was struck by the passion and determination of a number of men and women who are fighting to ensure that all children, even the most marginalized, can attend school. Mr. Komivi Ayassou is one such exemplary individual. As the Secretary General of the … [Read more...]
That is clearer to me each day as I travel in Asia and the Pacific region this week. The economic challenges are immense, and our mutual security and prosperity depend on wise leadership and sound investments, particularly in human capital. Australia has already demonstrated its leadership in … [Read more...]
