Global Partnership for Education

All children have the right to a quality education

For Universal Children’s Day, learn what partner countries do to ensure all children can thrive

Better math skills for children in Niger

Thanks to remedial activities, children doubled math test scores in 3 months

Guyana invests in early learning for a brighter future

With GPE support, more children in disadvantaged areas now master letters and numbers

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.

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

With improved learning, a brighter future awaits for the children of Guyana

With GPE’s support, children in disadvantaged areas of Guyana are building the foundation for better learning.

Cambodia invests in the early years to build a strong foundation for learning

A new program supported by a GPE grant aims to ensure quality education through continuous professional development for teachers, particularly in the early grades.

Nigeria trains teachers to improve reading and writing in primary schools

Kaduna State in Nigeria held a training exercise for 5, 834 primary school teachers and administrators on improving reading and writing in their classrooms.

Focus Areas

Explore our priority areas to achieve our vision of inclusive and equitable quality education for all

Children with disabilities

Countries affected by fragility and conflict

Development effectiveness

Early childhood care and education

Girls’ education and gender equality

Knowledge and Innovation Exchange

Out-of-school children

Teaching and learning

Our Latest Blogs

November 21, 2018

Partnering to give refugee children a chance at education

Seven African countries gathered with development partners in Rwanda to share experiences and form partnerships allowing them to address effectively the education needs of refugee children.

November 20, 2018

All children have the right to get a quality education

For Universal Children’s Day, we review a few examples on how GPE partner countries work every day to further the right to education so that children, no matter their circumstances, can thrive.

November 19, 2018

Scaling up early childhood development interventions in Africa

It’s Universal Children’s Day. Celebrate with us and #GoBlue!

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

Our Impact

Focus Areas

Our Latest Blogs