Global Partnership for Education

Mrs. Binta Ouedraogo Ilboudo with her third grade class; Sandogo “B” primary school, District 7, Ouagadougou. Burkina Faso. Credit: GPE/Kelley Lynch

GPE Releases the Results Report 2018

The partnership met 22 of the 28 targets set for 2017, demonstrating progress towards its goals

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

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

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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.

Children from the Sinchou Demben village aboard a donkey cart driving them daily to the closest school offering lower basic classes, around 3km away in Sare Babou. Credit: Aylin Elci

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How donkey "school buses" benefit early grade children in The Gambia

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.