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A Theirworld report reveals modest spending increases can produce dramatic results within just a few years for young children and women.

Investment in early years is key to ending inequality and poverty
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
A high-level event spotlighted how education can be crucial in tackling issues such as climate, conflict and unemployment.

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.

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Meet the super seven winners of our third Education Innovation Awards
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A turning point for early years investment
UN education envoy Gordon Brown calls on world leaders to invest at least $1 billion in the world’s youngest children as a new Theirworld report reveals UNICEF and the World Bank are leading the way.

Mini President Biden demands world leaders Act For Early Years
A delegation of little US leaders delivered a powerful message outside the White House about the need for urgent investment in childcare and early education.