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Hosted by Theirworld’s Global Youth Ambassadors, the Act For Early Years Symposium heard that Increased funding for the youngest children, including through childcare and preschool, is crucial to meet the Sustainable Development Goals.
Leaders agree education is crucial to unlocking global goals
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Teachers say too many children are not ready to start school
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African youth rise up to demand early years spending target is met
On Day of the African Child, 1,500 Theirworld Global Youth Ambassadors and leading African Union officials urged increased investment in early childhood education.
