‘A school opens and the world changes’ says education champion Shakira
The singer and campaigner urged Colombia's government to invest more in education as she saw work start on new schools being built by her foundation.
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How Theirworld’s bold campaigning style has helped to drive global education change
Our method of forming networks, building engagement and not just going for quick wins is examined in an in-depth report.
“Threats did not deter me – my mission is quality education for every child in Pakistan”
Kakar Hayat Hamandzai tells how he is campaigning as a Global Youth Ambassador for better school facilities, teaching and access to education.
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Marches, protests and vigils: how young people use non-violence to stand up for their rights
On International Day of Non-Violence, we look at some of the ways children and parents have protested for better education and against discrimination.
“Being a Global Youth Ambassador has inspired me to support young people to see education as the only way forward”
Moses Browne says farewell after three years of advocacy and campaigning with a moving open letter about his rise from poverty and his hopes for his native Liberia.
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“Together as one, we have to fight against all odds and work towards the fulfilment of children’s rights”
In a farewell blog after three years as one of Theirworld's Global Youth Ambassadors, Abhilash Bora writes about the challenges, successes and lessons learned by this movement of young people.
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“Being a Global Youth Ambassador has been a great opportunity for me to learn. I have developed the courage to act and the confidence to work for a cause I believe in”
Sushant was one of the earliest members of the Global Youth Ambassadors network when it began in 2014 and has played a central role in many of our campaigns. Now aged 30, his time in the network is coming to a close. He looks back on the experience and celebrates some of his achievements.
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Sarah Brown: my 10 priorities and predictions for 2016
Theirworld President Sarah Brown looks at the year ahead and gives her opinion on what the big moments will be in order to see education and learning goals met.
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#UpForSchool: 10 million signatures and still counting