Global Partnership for Education

Girls should be walking to school, not down the aisle

Alice Albright and Mabel van Oranje call on all to join forces to help girls stay in school and out of child marriage

We need to redesign education systems for girls

Julia Gillard: Education must play a bigger role to reach gender equality

For World Teachers Day, we recognize the key role played by teachers in children's lives

The Global Partnership for Education supports close to 70 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

77%

of children

completed primary school in 2016 in partner countries, compared to 63% in 2002

67%

of partner countries

had as many girls as boys completing school in 2016, compared to 42% in 2002

100%

of sector plans

assessed in 2018 met quality standards, compared to 58% in 2014/15

Our impact

Ethiopia: A long-term commitment to education spurs results

When Ethiopia joined GPE in 2004, less than 50% of the country’s children were enrolled in primary school, and those in school were not getting a quality education. GPE has been working closely with...

Chalachew’s challenging journey for education

When Chalachew was born, he couldn’t have imagined the hardships that awaited him, nor could he have envisioned his power to defy odds and prove how far his desire to learn could take him.

A strong reading foundation is key for children’s learning

With support from the Global Partnership for Education, the government of Papua New Guinea (PNG) is helping all children acquire strong reading skills, which will help them increase their chances of...

Focus areas

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

Advocacy and social accountability

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

October 11, 2019

Fighting teaching practices that reinforce gender bias in school

October 11 marks International Day of the Girl Child

October 11, 2019

Reaching gender equality: Start with redesigning education systems for girls

Only when gender equality is hard-wired into the DNA of education systems will we be able to deliver more equitable results for girls.

October 11, 2019

These 3 girls won’t let obstacles prevent them from going to school

As we celebrate the International Day of the Girl, we are glad to share these three stories from girls in Nepal, Ethiopia and Mauritania who, despite the odds stacked against them, are pursuing their education and on their way to a better life for...

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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

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