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Since 2002, GPE partners have achieved remarkable results and helped millions more children enroll in school for a quality education.

77 million more children were in primary school in 2016 in partner countries compared to 2002
77 million
more children
were in primary school in 2016 in partner countries compared to 2002
76% of children completed primary school in 2015 in partner countries compared to 63% in 2002
76%
of children
completed primary school in 2015 in partner countries compared to 63% in 2002
66% of partner countries had as many girls as boys completing primary school in 2016 compared to 42% in 2002
66%
of partner countries
had as many girls as boys completing primary school in 2016 compared to 42% in 2002
96% of education sector plans assessed in 2016/17 met quality standards compared to 58% in 2014/15
96%
of education sector plans
assessed in 2016/17 met quality standards compared to 58% in 2014/15
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Our Impact

With a US$20.6 million in grant approved by GPE, Cambodia is launching an initiative to improve the quality of primary education, especially in grades 1, 2 and 3.
Photo story: View the impact that a US$5.2 million GPE grant to Zanzibar has made in building a more inclusive education system.
Learn how a US$34 million GPE grant to Balochistan is making education more accessible, especially for girls.
Find out how early interventions centers in Bangladesh are giving deaf children a better chance to thrive.
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Focus Areas

Explore our priority areas to achieve our vision of inclusive and equitable quality education for all
Children with Disabilities
Children with Disabilities
Countries Affected by Fragility and Conflict
Countries Affected by Fragility and Conflict
Development Effectiveness
Development Effectiveness
Early Childhood Care and Education
Early Childhood Care and Education
Girls’ Education and Gender Equality
Girls’ Education and Gender Equality
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange
Knowledge and Innovation Exchange
Out-of-school Children
Out-of-school Children
Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning

Our Latest Blogs

A school building at the Wat Khong Lower Secondary School. Cambodia.
August 17, 2018
Creating safe learning spaces for all children and youth
How can we ensure that children have access to safe and effective learning spaces? Three GPE youth advocates share their insights.
A primary school in Cameroon. Credit: GPE/Stephan Bachenheimer
August 15, 2018
Meet the SDG 4 data: Equal access to all levels of education and training for the most vulnerable people
Learn about the parity indices used to monitor progress towards target 4.5, which aims to eliminate inequalities in education.
Education is a priority for the government of South Sudan. Here a student looks out the window of his classroom. Credit: Steve Evans
August 14, 2018
Education: a passport for the children of South Sudan
Peace is on the horizon in South Sudan, and quality education is the key to building a stable future.
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