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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 the launch of the electronic registration system for students in public and private primary schools, major reforms have been ushered in the education sector in Tanzania.
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...
How can donkey carts help improve access to education? They ensure children attend school daily and address parents’ concerns that they can make the long distance to school safely.
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.
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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 young woman learns to sew in the vocational school of Kiryandongo refugee settlement. Uganda. Credit: GPE/Henry Bongyereirwe
July 15, 2018
Why is developing technical and vocational skills critical for young Africans?
73 million young people in Africa are jobless. On the occasion of World Youth Skills Day, let’s renew the commitment to increase investment in youth empowerment.
Students at the Daara Ya Aicha pose with minister of Education Serigne Mbaye Thiam, recently appointed Vice-chair of GPE, and Alice Albright, GPE CEO. Credit: GPE/Carine Durand
July 13, 2018
3 reasons why this week put the spotlight on girls’ education
Alice Albright’s visit to an all-girls school in Senegal; Malala’s birthday; and a new report on the impacts of not giving girls equal access to education underline the power of educating girls.
Teacher in front of the blackboard at Billy Town Public, Liberia. Credit: GPE/ Kelley Lynch
July 12, 2018
Professional development alternatives to the workshop
Collaborative lesson design; co-teaching; and observation are feedback are three alternatives and complements to workshops to improve teachers’ professional development. Learn more about each model here.
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