“We mentored students in skills needed for transformative leadership”
A Global Youth Ambassador from Lagos, Nigeria tells us about an event he ran to empower disadvantaged children with life skills
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Young children impacted by AIDS need crucial education and support
Early childhood development, including pre-primary education, can play a huge role in ensuring marginalised children get the best start in life.
“Theirworld has the know-how and the know-who to help the next generation”
Justin van Fleet is the new President of Theirworld. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in international education, the former Director of the global Education Commission will lead our work on ensuring every child and young person has the chance to fulfil their potential. To mark the first-ever International Day of Education today, Justin talks in depth about his new role, his background and personal values, and about Theirworld's vision on early learning, safe schools and youth skills.
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‘From childhood I wanted to achieve more’ … meet Musa, our Global Youth Ambassador of the Year
The passionate and inspiring activist from Nigeria was selected for the award from among 900 young leaders in over 90 countries.
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They said it in 2018: inspiring quotes about the struggle to give every child an education
Conflicts, refugee crises and discrimination mean getting every child in the world into school and learning is a huge challenge. Here are some of 2018's most memorable quotes about the struggle to give every girl and boy a quality education and protect them from harm.
Safe Schools: Fighting back against gang violence to make children safer in Central America
To mark Theirworld's Safe Schools report, we look at the threats to children and new initiatives that are helping to make more peaceful environments.
The primary school class that wants to help change the world
Girls and boys from a school in Scotland have been studying Theirworld's #WriteTheWrong campaign, which highlights the global education crisis.
Lack of proper toilets puts children at risk in a third of the world’s schools
While some countries are improving, too many students are still in danger of health problems and missing out on education.
“I was the first in my family to go to school – now I help other children to get a good education”
A Global Youth Ambassador explains how, growing up in a village in Burkina Faso, he had to overcome cultural and other barriers to enrol in school.
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“Why is Pakistan facing a crisis in girls’ education?”
A Global Youth Ambassador examines some of the obstacles that prevent girls from going to school and feeling safe.
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