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Education Champion & Connector. Influencing for greater investments for children’s education.

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Joined April 2010
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“It is a scandal that Africa is still not permanently represented at the #SecurityCouncil - it is long overdue.” @antonioguterres #unstoppableafrica
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4th edition of #UnstoppableAfrica has just kicked off. Africa Shapes the Markets. When Africa wins, the whole world wins. 🌍. Africa as a rule maker not a rule taker! Join in now. youtube.com/watch?v=19sYl5Z7… @LarryMadowo @follybahAJE @StriveMasiyiwa5
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Over the past four decades, education has contributed to half of global economic growth, two-thirds of income growth among the world’s poorest and 40% of global extreme poverty reduction. It’s not time to let the guard down. #AnswerTheCall #FundEducation
As global aid is under pressure, @JozefSikela and @EU_Partnerships commitment to prioritize education is encouraging. Education is an investment in economic growth, stability & opportunity. #TeamEurope's leadership is key. #FundEducation #GlobalGateway multimedia.europarl.europa.e…
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#AnswerTheCall When world leaders ignore the call for education, they ignore the call from the future. The future of their countries and society as a whole. We can't put the future on hold any longer: #AnswerTheCall and #FundEducation @GPforEducation @AfDB_Group @FCDOGovUK
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We’re getting ready to #AnswerTheCall! Are you? This #EducationDay, join the movement to #FundEducation ➡️ answerthecall.education @GPforEducation
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“POLITICAL LEADERS ARE AFRAID TO GIVE SPACE TO YOUNG PEOPLE They are afraid of the power of young people. They see you as risk to their positions so they keep you out! But if 50 % of popn are young people they must have space” says @JuttaUrpilainen at #GlobalGatewayYouthEvent
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The 2024 #FuturesFestival is here. It coincides with #WorldSkillsDay today @GPforEducation is hosting this premier event -Education for skills in a diverse world. Join in now. g.pe/71Ew50SyOXh #RaiseYourHand #DigitalFuture #EdTech
Here are four reasons why you should join the 2024 youth-led Futures Festival. Can you guess at least one? To participate, click here and register 👇

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I did it! Inspired by ⁦@thedankoe⁩ in his letter - Power of #LongWalks bit.ly/3Wch4pZ Got hooked to his life changing digital. This is my turning point. ⁦✅I am building systems, ✅ditching specialization & ✅picking self education. Look out for #Limitless
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Angela Machonesa retweeted
Children cannot learn if they are hungry. At the #AfDBAM2024, I joined AU Commissioner @he_belhocine, @EduMinKenya's PS for Basic Education Dr. Kipsang and other partners to highlight how @GPforEducation works on innovative finance approaches for school feeding programs.
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Education financing is crucial to build human capital and unlock the enormous potential of Africa's youth. @GPEChair is joining the @AfDB_Group #AfDBAM2024 to discuss how countries can #FundEducation to prepare Africa's learners to lead and innovate. g.pe/JFx550RUl8e
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We must catch the boy child too. Yes we will not stop driving the girls’ rights agenda - but the race to get the boys and men should be equally promoted. To It must be done carefully, urgently, patiently and lovingly. @Shadaya_Knight @MenEngageAfrica
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Education is the key to unlocking the vision of the #SDGs and securing a more prosperous and stable future. Thank you @AminaJMohammed for your support and invaluable insight into how we can ensure that #TransformingEducation remains a global political priority.
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It was a real delight to have met with H.E. Douglas Syakalima from @Medu_Zambia I commend #Zambia's great progress in upskilling teachers to deliver on foundational learning and its commitment to building more resilient education systems.
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This #EducationDay, youth called on UK Political Parties to include education in their manifestoes. 👉 GPE’s Policy Roundtable Series kicked off with @LibDems and @Conservatives discussing how education can be prioritized ahead of the next election. #RaiseYourHand
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Education contributes to peace, and peace to education. On today's #EducationDay, join us and #RaiseYourHand for a quality and inclusive education as the foundation for peaceful societies. #FundEducation
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We are investing a lot in war and not in #Education. Today on #InternationalDayofEducation I want to stress that investing in education is a strategic approach to prevent violent conflicts and address fragility. #LearningForLastingPeace #RaiseYourHand
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Take good note of why we need to #FundEducation
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GPE welcomes Norway’s contribution of nearly $3 million to the GPE sub account for the West Bank and Gaza. @NorwayMFA @noradno commitment will pave the way for more donors to contribute funds for immediate education response and longer-term needs. g.pe/RgV950Qgjni
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With their contribution, Norway will pave the way for other international partners to put education at the heart of the response to the unfolding humanitarian crisis in the West Bank and Gaza, helping children cope, recover and resume their education. @noradno @NorwayMFA
GPE welcomes Norway’s contribution of nearly $3 million to the GPE sub account for the West Bank and Gaza. @NorwayMFA @noradno commitment will pave the way for more donors to contribute funds for immediate education response and longer-term needs. g.pe/RgV950Qgjni
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"Gender-based violence is preventable, and changing social norms is key."- @mwacsmed #HonMonicaMutsvangwa #16DaysOfActivism #EndGBV #NoExcuses @unwomenzw @UNFPA_Zimbabwe @UNZimbabwe
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