UNICEF and Saudi Arabia through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief) announced a new US$7 million contribution supporting UNICEF’s education interventions in Yemen. The funding will help increase access to quality education for girls and boys through formal, non-formal, and alternative education opportunities. The project aims to reach 578,000 children, 7,000 teachers, and 54,000 community members in Yemen. The grant, signed in Riyadh by UNICEF Executive Director … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia announces New US$7 million Aid to support UNICEF Education Programmes in Yemen
World Bank invests US$20 million for the 1st phase of long-term investment in the Palestinian Education Sector
In support of an eight-year program that addresses key educational challenges in the West Bank and Gaza, the World Bank approved its first Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) in the education sector globally. With the approved US$20 million from an expected overall envelope of US$60 million, the “Supporting an Education Reform Agenda for improving Teaching, Assessment and Career Pathways” Program (SERATAC, which means your life journey or pathway in Arabic) aims to improve education … [Read more...] about World Bank invests US$20 million for the 1st phase of long-term investment in the Palestinian Education Sector
Azim Premji University launches Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Development Leadership for Professionals
Is effective leadership of development organisations only about the ability to implement multiple programmes and managing teams? Or, are organisational leaders expected to have broader understanding of development theories, India’s overall development journey, frameworks of development action, and organisational cultures and leadership approaches? Should leadership of development organisations be based on the same organisational principles which apply in the corporate world? Or, does the … [Read more...] about Azim Premji University launches Postgraduate Diploma Programme in Development Leadership for Professionals
REGISTER NOW! 2022 Teacher Tech Summit from 25th – 26th March 2022
Injini would like to invite you to the 2022 Teacher Tech Summit taking place from the 25th to the 26th of March 2022. The Teacher Tech Summit 2022 will bring together a diverse set of communities to build a shared understanding of the potential of technology and how teachers can take advantage of the various technological innovations to improve learning outcomes. Through this partnership, Injini hopes to push forward its mission of increasing the quality, access, and relevance of education … [Read more...] about REGISTER NOW! 2022 Teacher Tech Summit from 25th – 26th March 2022
Azim Premji University launches Certificate Course for Professionals in the fields of Education and Development
The Azim Premji University has announced a new course, "Exploring Sustainability in the Indian Context", for the April 2022 Batch. This interdisciplinary, multi-instructor course provides an introduction to sustainability within the context of development in India. Participants in this fully online course are expected to watch video lectures, join interactive video-discussions with faculty, and participate in discussion forums. Those who complete all activities and tests and submit … [Read more...] about Azim Premji University launches Certificate Course for Professionals in the fields of Education and Development
MIT Solve Announces 2022 Global Challenges. Submit your Innovative Solution Now!
Do you have a solution to one of the pressing challenges of our times? MIT Solve invites anyone, anywhere to submit a solution to this year’s Global Challenges by March 31, 2022. Finalists will be invited to pitch their solutions to a diverse panel of cross-sector judges, the Challenge Leadership Group, ahead of Solve Challenge Finals on September 18-19, 2022 in New York City. They want to hear solutions from every corner of the world and every community that disproportionately experiences … [Read more...] about MIT Solve Announces 2022 Global Challenges. Submit your Innovative Solution Now!
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
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
