Foundation and private sector partners announce $400 million to advance global education
Philanthropy as a force multiplier
The series was initially intended to host 10 convenings with 10 foundations each, in order to engage 100 foundations in the GPE 2030 strategy. The strategy expands opportunities for philanthropy and private sector to co-finance country-led education reforms across the 94 GPE partner countries.
Following great interest around the world, the series has been expanded and is now set to host more than 20 gatherings, bringing together approximately 400 foundation leaders, private sector representatives, civil society leaders, donor and government partners.
Their discussions focus on how philanthropy can advance the objectives of GPE 2030.
Each convening highlights the GPE 2030's focus on achieving student learning outcomes through its diverse network of GPE grant agents and newly approved results framework.
The events promote diversifying ways philanthropy can invest in quality education through:
- the GPE Multiplier
- the GPE 1:1 Match
- the Girls’ Education Accelerator
- Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX)
- Education Out Loud,
- Technical assistance initiatives on climate, nutrition, safety, technology, and gender equality.
Convenings to date
Members of the GPE private foundation constituency are stepping up to the call for action for the Multiply Possibility financing campaign.
Together with government, donor, civil society and private sector, philanthropies are helping to expand GPE's network of partners to unlock new resources and build momentum for country-led education.
Gates Foundation - September 2026
The Gates Foundation pledged $50 million to support foundational learning outcomes in Africa, supporting GPE partner countries to improve learning outcomes in the early grades.
Malawi - July 2026
The Federer Foundation announced a $37 million pledge to unlock the GPE Multiplier and support early and foundational learning across five countries Southern Africa.
Norway - May 2026
Alongside Norwegian author Jo Nesbø, the Let’s Build Foundation announced a $10 million pledge to unlock the GPE Multiplier and support secondary education infrastructure in Africa.
Japan - July 2026
The Japan Alliance for Holistic Education (JAHE) announced a pledge of approximately $20 million in support of GPE’s Multiply Possibility campaign, demonstrating the growing role of Japanese private sector partners in supporting country-led education priorities.
- London, United Kingdom | January 2026
- Paris, France | March 2026
- San Francisco, United States | April 2026
- Nairobi, Kenya | April 2026
- Tokyo, Japan | April 2026
- London, United Kingdom | April 2026
- Oslo, Norway | May 2026
- London, United Kingdom | May 2026
- Dakar, Senegal | July 2026
- Hanoi, Viet Nam | July 2026
- Tokyo, Japan | July 2026
- Lilongwe, Malawi | July 2026
- Copenhagen, Denmark | August 2026
- Singapore | September 2026
- Hong Kong | September 2026
Upcoming convenings
Additional events are being planned in partnership with private foundations, philanthropic leaders, the private sector, civil society, and sovereign donors.
- Canada | Fall 2026
- Italy | Fall 2026
- Brussels | Early 2027
- Germany | Early 2027
- United Arab Emirates | Early 2027
- Switzerland | Early 2027
- Finland | Mid 2027
- Washington DC | Mid 2027
- Spain | Mid 2027
For interest in the 10x10 series and the Private Foundation constituency, contact @email or the GPE Private Foundation Board Representatives.
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