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Every child has the right to feel hopeful about the world
Justin van Fleet
“I know firsthand the impact the environment has in early childhood”
“We turn discarded laptops into learning devices for refugee and vulnerable children”
16 Sep 2025
Theirworld and The Observer Studios launch The Education Issue: a newspaper created by young reporters from around the world
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Climate leader Nelly calls for early years investment
The Global Youth Ambassador from Argentina spoke about the climate element of Theirworld’s Act For Early years campaign at a consultation meeting ahead of the Y20 summit.
Earth Warriors programme teaches young children (and their teachers) about climate change
A project supported by Theirworld in Zambia and Botswana discovered that teachers need more detailed training and children want to protect the planet but don’t know how.
World Refugee Day: MBA programme helps to build brighter futures
See how a Theirworld-supported programme allows refugees and vulnerable Lebanese citizens to continue their studies and contribute to their communities.
Statement by Theirworld President on Uganda school attack
Third Theirworld Education Innovation Awards to focus on early childhood projects
We’re excited to invite applications for the latest round of our awards - this time targeting bold and creative programmes for very young children.
Children’s writing sends a powerful message to world leaders
When Theirworld was planning the Act For Early Years campaign, we worked with brand studio Saboteur to give very young children a way of making their voices heard.
Students, teachers and parents united in praise of Ukraine learning project
Stay With Ukraine, supported by Theirworld, allowed young refugees to continue their Ukrainian studies and talk to peers and educators in their homeland.
Researchers find social inequality impacts brain development of premature babies
Data from brain scans on babies from the Theirworld Edinburgh Birth Cohort present “exciting new opportunities” to improve the outcomes for preterm infants.
Earthquake-hit school in Nepal rebuilt thanks to the passion of Theirworld supporter
Christine Donald mobilised expertise, raised funds and battled bureaucracy to ensure the school was constructed in an area prone to earthquakes and floods.