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Theirworld opens 12 early learning centres in Gaza as new report reveals early childhood development crisis
Major new philanthropic commitments back education amid global conflict and pressure on aid systems
‘Lost’ Blackadder Christmas script to be auctioned for Theirworld
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Youth Champions gather early years insights for world leaders
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The power of Theirworld: our campaigns, projects and networks in 2025
We supported programmes and initiatives in more than 140 countries, hailed major breakthroughs in the Act For Early Years campaign and witnessed the passion and advocacy of our extensive network of Global Youth Ambassadors.
Annual Christmas Carol Concert supports the work of Theirworld
Supporters of Theirworld got in the festive spirit by singing along to classic carols in London, with donations helping our work with children across the world
Global Youth Ambassadors champion the early years at G20 summit
The young campaigners called for world leaders who gathered in South Africa to sign the Act For Early Years ‘Minifesto’ and invest in the future of millions of the world’s youngest children.
Global leaders unite to champion first-ever early years finance summit
Breakthrough moment as a historic summit is announced and a new global panel of experts launches a process to identify “Smart Buys” for early childhood development.
Celebrating strategies that will ensure a brighter future for children
Leaders and changemakers gathered at a Theirworld event during the UN General Assembly to discuss the crucial role of education in tackling challenge and offering solutions.
Theirworld and The Observer Studios launch The Education Issue: a newspaper created by young reporters from around the world
Global children’s charity Theirworld has worked with The Observer Studios, the content studio of The Observer newspaper, to publish the first edition of The Education Issue - an annual newspaper created by young people worldwide, reporting on education in their local communities.
Momentum grows as more world leaders Act For Early Years
In the run-up to the UN General Assembly, the campaign will step up efforts to persuade governments to increase their investment in care and education for the youngest children.
Education is a right … but Afghan girls are still shut out of schools
Ahead of the fourth anniversary of the ban on girls in Afghanistan going to secondary school, Shazia Ramzan - a graduate of the Theirworld Global Youth Ambassador programme and current Theirworld adviser, talks about campaigning for equal education rights.
Early years breakthrough as Brazil launches bold national childhood policy
The visionary plan, which will transform the lives of millions of children, comes after months of tireless advocacy by Act For Early Years campaign partners in Brazil.
Shock report shows high numbers of LGBTQ+ students dropping out of school
New research by Theirworld has revealed alarming dropout rates at secondary schools in many countries - following an earlier report that exposed widespread bullying and discrimination in UK schools.