Learning the Future

Nicaraguan student. © Esteban Feix / Academy for Educational Development

From the slums of Calcutta to the outskirts of Kabul, more children than ever are getting the opportunity to go to school. But are they getting the education they need to thrive in todays globalized world?

As many children around the globe are returning for a new school year this September, Perspectives examines the status of education worldwide, analyzing the challenges we all face while highlighting some of the most promising and innovative initiatives.

Find out what governments can be doing, what civil society groups are doing, and what you can do to help children learn the future!

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Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique

07.05.2008 Erive Community Radio is bringing a change in the lives of young girls in Maganja da Costa. The UNICEF-supported station has led to a rise in enrollment in primary schools through its programmes promoting girls education. The station is run in partnership with Mozambiques Social Communication Institute.

Image: Children produce their own programmes at the Erive Community Radio station/ Photo credit: UNICEF/Lemoyne

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FROM THE FRONTLINES

My Experience: Realities in Ethiopia

As I traveled to Shimelba refugee camp, I envisioned myself offering thousands of traumatized children hopes for the future in the form of an education. As I was to learn, however, it wasnt that simple.

It All Starts with Education

Basic education is a sound investment that provides economic, health, societal, and civic returns that will last for generations.

Mixing Business Smarts with Local Knowledge

As much as $17 billion per year may be needed to meet minimum global standards for education. Leveraging funds from visionary companies may help fill the funding gap.

Interview: AED's Stephen F. Moseley

One of the top thinkers on education and development shares his thoughts on challenges and opportunities in the 21st century.

Education and Islam

Children at a school in Chakwal Village outside of Rawalpindi, Pakistan where TWB workshops have been conducted.

As headlines regularly portray conflicts between Islam and the West, Teachers Without Borders explores common values in education.

LIVE CHAT

Carolyn Bartholemew discussed the progress and challenges in getting all the world's children into school by 2015.
Read the transcript.

MEDIA: GO TO THE SOURCE

OneWorld Partners Working on Education
Discover U.S.-based NGOs focusing on improving education around the world.