Theirworld’s mission to give children in crises a safe place to learn
As part of our 20th anniversary, we are taking a series of in-depth looks at key areas of our work - today we focus on the need for action, advocacy and planning in emergencies.
News
We thought loud noises were a storm – it was Russia bombing Ukraine
Aurica Rață, a Theirworld Global Youth Ambassador from Moldova, tells of her shock at the invasion of neighbouring Ukraine and the urgent need to get refugee children into school.
Expert Voices
Stories of hope from refugee learning centres in Greece
Refugee children, teachers and parents in Greece tell how a Theirworld-supported project is delivering quality, inclusive learning and vital support to help students integrate.
Ukraine’s children need urgent action to safeguard their education
Theirworld calls for schooling and early childhood support to be prioritised in the early stages of the humanitarian response to Russia’s invasion.
Statement by Theirworld Chair and President on Ukraine conflict
Sarah Brown and Justin van Fleet say action must be taken to "support children and their education during this heartbreaking crisis".
Five things you need to know this week about global education
Major funding will help girls get educated in rural Afghanistan - plus the tale of an eight-year-old schoolboy who wrote a book and became a library hit.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
A major donation means Education Cannot Wait becomes a $1billion fund helping children in humanitarian crises to access learning.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
The world's longest education shutdown has ended - plus an end to child marriage in the Philippines and plans for science labs in every Indian school.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
New Education Cannot Wait funding will help hundreds of thousands of children in crisis countries get access to learning - plus Ugandan students go back to school after two years.
Five things you need to know this week about global education
An urgent call to help children whose schools are shut by conflict in Cameroon, Afghan girls take exams and how books in the childhood home can affect your brain in old age.