http://uk.oneworld.net/article/archive/1917 en_GB_uk OneWorld UK - UK/English/Topics/Development/Education Millions of 'invisible children' gain access to services http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/164023/1/1917 More than 40 million people in 32 countries, most of them children, can now access vital health and education services after being traced and issued with birth certificates, campaigners announced today. What is a global campaign? http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85668 We desperately need an answer as climate change activism flounders. Duncan Green outlines the success story of the Global Campaign for Education. From Poverty to Power India passes free education bill http://uk.oneworld.net/link/gotolink/addhit/85612 The Government of India makes another attempt at getting poor children into school. Legislation is only part of the answer. BBC Digital learning and global poverty http://uk.oneworld.net/article/view/163054/1/1917 School textbooks are history, says Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's good news for publishers such as OneWorld but do youngsters have adequate concentration spans in the online environment? Radio brings education to girls in Mozambique http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160439/1/1917 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 Mozambique’s Social Communication Institute. Intel to train teachers and youth in Arab countries http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160409/1/1917 Intel will work with Sheikh Muhammed Foundation to expand its Teach programme in Arab countries. Apart from training 2 million teachers by 2011, Intel also hopes to educate and develop the talent of Arab youth in the region. Jail break by ‘prison community radio’ http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160371/1/1917 FREE FM, a community radio meant for prisoners in Jamaica, is now available to anyone interested in listening to it from anywhere in the world. Launched in June 2007 by UNESCO, Canadian International Development Agency and others, it was meant to encourage rehabilitation and education of prisoners. Kids’ corner for a greener world http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160336/1/1917 Environmental website kidsRgreen is in the final rounds for the prestigious Stockholm Challenge Award 2008. Promoting environmental awareness, this unique educational initiative by India based Centre for Environment Education takes young minds beyond classroom teaching by engaging them in various interesting learning tools. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160334/1/1917 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. Children knock at doors of lawmakers in India http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160304/1/1917 Many members of parliament in the Indian capital woke up surprised to find groups of children knocking at their doors. The children aided by NGOs submitted a charter of demand to be passed on to Indian Prime Minister, reminding them to fulfill the government’s promise of education for all. Andaman schools to promote IT literacy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160282/1/1917 The Department of Education in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, an Indian Union Territory, is introducing IT hobby centres in 24 schools during the summer vacation. The free of cost centres will encourage use of computers in the learning process. A unique database for tracking school going-children http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160234/1/1917 A comprehensive database, designed to track school-going children in Orissa in eastern India, has received the prestigious Prime Minister Award for Excellence in Public Administration for the year 2006-07. According to the state's Primary Education Project Authority, project ‘e-shishu’ will enable steps for universal education in the state. Afghan youth campaign for girls’ education http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160233/1/1917 In a country where millions of girls are deprived of learning opportunities, UNICEF along with Afghanistan Girls’ Education Initiative (AGEI) has roped in young people to advocate the cause of female education. Called the ‘Young Champions’, these men and women interact with communities to promote gender equality in schooling. English learning made easy http://southasia.oneworld.net/article/view/160119/1/1917 With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project 'English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn the global language through television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market. English learning made easy http://www.digitalopportunity.org/article/view/160118/1/1917 With BBC World Trust launching its most ambitious project called ‘English in Action’, Bangladeshis will soon be able to learn a truly global language on television and mobiles. This will help all sections of society acquire English language skills and increase their prospects in the job market.