The World Health Organization (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has updated its guidance for booster doses and vaccination in children in light of increasing vaccine supply and coverage, emerging evidence and the evolving epidemiological situation of COVID-19. The revised SAGE Roadmap for Prioritizing Uses Of COVID-19 Vaccines, originally issued in October 2020, identifies four categories of priority-use groups, based on the risk of disease and social … [Read more...] about WHO updates its guidance for booster doses and vaccination in children
World Bank approves Project to improve Public Education in Uruguay
The World Bank Board of Directors approved a project to improve public education in Uruguay, which will benefit some 665,000 students, 50,000 teachers and 3,800 directors of public primary, secondary and vocational schools in the country. The US$ 40 million Strengthening Pedagogy and Governance in Uruguayan Public Schools Project will contribute to implementing the new skills-based curriculum through teacher training, professionalization of school directors, and adaptation of school … [Read more...] about World Bank approves Project to improve Public Education in Uruguay
Global Partnership for Education (GPE) welcomes a pledge of US$8.5 million from Japan
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) welcomed a pledge of US$8.5 million from Japan. The majority of the funds will be earmarked to countries in conflict – $6.2 million will go to Yemen and $1.6 million will go to Syria. These funds will support learning continuity for the most vulnerable children whose lives have been deeply affected by ongoing conflict, violence, and food insecurity. The remaining $0.7 million will be used by the GPE fund to help countries develop and implement … [Read more...] about Global Partnership for Education (GPE) welcomes a pledge of US$8.5 million from Japan
UNHCR seeks US$59.6 million for 100,000 displaced by violence in Cameroon’s Far North region
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, released a supplementary appeal seeking US$59.6 million to provide emergency support to 100,000 refugees, internally displaced people (IDPs), and host communities in Chad and Cameroon following intercommunal violence in Cameroon’s Far North Region. The appeal will help UNHCR and its humanitarian and government partners provide vital protection and assistance to those displaced by the crisis, who have dire humanitarian needs, over the next six months. The … [Read more...] about UNHCR seeks US$59.6 million for 100,000 displaced by violence in Cameroon’s Far North region
Children in Eastern and Southern Africa lack life-saving treatment: Alerts UNICEF
According to the UNICEF, at least 1.5 million children are not receiving life-saving treatment for severe wasting in Eastern and Southern Africa. The number represents almost half of the estimated 3.6 million children in urgent need, who are not being reached in time to save their lives or keep them from permanent development damage. Despite gradual improvement in wasting treatment outreach in the region, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with climate shocks and ongoing conflict, … [Read more...] about Children in Eastern and Southern Africa lack life-saving treatment: Alerts UNICEF
Germany announces Multi-year funding for Education Cannot Wait
German Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, Svenja Schulze, announced €200 million (US$228.3 million), in new, additional funding for Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. This new funding brings Germany’s total contributions to ECW to over €318.8 million (US$362.7 million). With this new multi-year announcement, Germany becomes ECW’s number one donor and Germany becomes the leading donor to commit to … [Read more...] about Germany announces Multi-year funding for Education Cannot Wait
Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity! Digital Learning Africa Summit 2022 focusing on the key challenges of the African Education Sector
IBEForuM presents the Digital Learning Africa Summit 2022 - a live virtual summit on 3rd and 4th February. This will be hosted alongside the International Business and Economic Forum. The Digital Learning Africa Summit will provide a platform for all EdTech companies to meet educational institutions that are developing their digital learning capabilities. This will offer these companies solutions to challenges they are facing and explore current trends and future demand for education … [Read more...] about Don’t Miss Out on this Opportunity! Digital Learning Africa Summit 2022 focusing on the key challenges of the African Education Sector
UNOPS launches New Innovation Challenge
In collaboration with the City of Malmö, UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative – from its S3i Innovation Centre in Sweden – has launched a new Global Innovation Challenge. With a rising number of people living in slums, worsening air pollution, minimal open public areas and limited access to public transportation, this year’s Global Innovation Challenge aims to find innovative solutions to help build sustainable, resilient and inclusive cities and … [Read more...] about UNOPS launches New Innovation Challenge
Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment
Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment (Gavi COVAX AMC) to establish a Pandemic Vaccine Pool of a minimum of 600 million additional doses to address uncertainties and risks in the virus’ evolution, provide bundled finance to strengthen delivery systems in recipient countries, and cover essential ancillary costs. In calling for the additional funds, the leaders stressed that vaccines have demonstrated … [Read more...] about Global leaders called for urgent additional funding of at least US$ 5.2 billion for the Gavi COVAX Advance Market Commitment
It’s Confirmed! SAAF multi-year grants programme will open in January 2022
SAAF - an international fund focused exclusively on the right to safe and legal abortion is pleased to announce New Round of Funding that will soon open for applications from January 2022. SAAF provides flexible multi-year grants, that can be used for specific projects or to support the work of organisations more generally. The work you propose must relate to abortion. They expect to be able to award at least 50 grants in total. Some will be made to recent/current SAAF grantee partners, and … [Read more...] about It’s Confirmed! SAAF multi-year grants programme will open in January 2022
