Global Partnership for Education

A young student is patiently waiting for her teacher to announce the answer to a question in math class. Central African Republic. Credit: UNICEF/KIM

Measuring Progress Towards SDG 4

New tools help analyze and report data for SDG 4 indicators

Children reading a book on steps outside while a teacher points to the book. Honduras. Credit: GPE/Paul Martinez

Combating Violence through Education in Honduras

Honduras 2018-2030 education plan promotes quality education to break the cycle of violence

In the front row, two blind students use Braille machines during class. Kisiwandui primary school in Zanzibar Tanzania. Credit: GPE/Chantal Rigaud

Op-ed by Alice Albright: The Promise of Inclusive Education

GPE CEO calls on harnessing the collective action of partners to close the disability gap in education

In Focus: Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities

View videos, blogs, and news, on how GPE supports partner countries to ensure no child is left behind

The Global Partnership for Education supports 65+ developing countries to ensure that every child receives a quality basic education, prioritizing the poorest, most vulnerable and those living in countries affected by fragility and conflict.

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

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

96%

of education sector plans

assessed in 2016/17 met quality standards compared to 58% in 2014/15

Our Impact

Primary wing of Adarsha Saula Yubak Higher Secondary School, Bhainsipati, Lalitpur, Nepal. Credit: GPE/NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati

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Nepal’s equity index: innovations in financing to reach the children most in need

Nepal’s efforts to reduce disparities across the education sector are bearing fruit: in the last year, 24,090 children were enrolled in school.

Participants from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, the Ministry of Health, Fred Hollows Foundation and Sightsavers are testing the vision screening costing tool together

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When health is at risk, so is learning

At the completion of the School Health Integrated Program (SHIP) in Cambodia, partners reflect on its achievements in getting children screened for worms and vision problems, to ensure their health...

Wat Bo Primary School, Siem Reap, Cambodia. Credit: GPE/Chor Sokunthea

GPE media coverage

Cambodia receives multi-million dollar grant from GPE to improve quality of education

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.