BREAKINGNEWS: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Secures Qatar Foundation’s Backing to Educate 15 Million Out-of-School Nigerian Children 🇳🇬🇶🇦 In a major breakthrough for Nigeria’s education sector, the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has secured the active partnership of the Qatar Foundation to support the Federal Government’s efforts in educating Almajiri and over 15 million out-of-school children across the country. During her meeting with the Founder and Chairperson of the Qatar Foundation, Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser Al-Missned, in Doha, the Foundation pledged full collaboration with Nigeria’s Ministry of Education to implement a transformative schooling model. The new model will integrate both Islamic and formal education, providing safe, well-equipped environments featuring boarding facilities, mosques, and skill acquisition centres. Sheikha Moza further assured that the Qatar Foundation would assist in training teachers and handlers for the new schools, ensuring quality education delivery and sustainability of the initiative. This partnership marks a historic step toward ending the out-of-school crisis and empowering millions of Nigerian children with knowledge and skills for a brighter future. #OpeningMonologue #DiasporaNews #News #Nigeria #Qatar

The #LEADESD program is a regional capacity-building initiative coordinated by UNESCO and UNICEF implemented by the @KenyattaUni to address these challenges through the education system. It aims to transform teacher education and TVET systems across Eastern Africa.

Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity announces 11 million dollar grant to expand Special Olympics inclusive education efforts The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity is committing 11 million dollars to the Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education in Abu Dhabi. This support will expand the Unified Champion Schools initiative to 10 new countries, empowering youth with and without intellectual disabilities through inclusive education. This grant also supports the creation of a global training platform for over 6000 educators, while expanding the Corps of Inclusive Educators to deepen impact and lasting change in school communities worldwide. This investment reflects the UAE's ongoing leadership in promoting inclusive and equitable opportunities for all students globally. #InclusionMatters #EducationForAll #UAEinitiatives Read the full article at: WWW.SPORTSANDGULF.AE

UNESCO, in collaboration with the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry and the Rotary Association, organized a workshop that brought together key stakeholders from different sectors to address one of Pakistan’s most pressing challenges the large number of out-of-school children. The focus of the workshop was to develop a comprehensive roadmap to provide access to basic education and essential skills to 6 million children in Sindh who are currently out of school. This initiative reflects a collective commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to the future of the country. At Khan Academy Pakistan, we support efforts and partnerships that align with our mission of making world-class education freely available for everyone, everywhere. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eS5wQTSh #Khanmigo #AIinEducation #KhanAcademyPakistan

The Libyan Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the British Council Council, has launched a joint initiative to train and enhance the skills of English-language teachers in Libya’s public schools. With support from the General Centre for Training and Education Development, the first phase of the program has successfully reached more than 200 teachers. This partnership represents a promising step forward for Libya’s education system. https://lnkd.in/dHguu6du

In Djibouti, the education system is undergoing a transition toward full inclusion for children with disabilities.   While national policies and laws recognize their right to education, implementation challenges remain – from teacher training and infrastructure to adapted learning materials and perceptions of inclusion.   Through the #LearningisForEveryone (LiFE) research, implemented by UNICEF, Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP), and the National Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ANPH), we identified four key areas to accelerate progress:   ✅ Strengthening awareness and understanding of inclusive education 👩🏫 Building teacher capacity in inclusive pedagogy 📊 Enhancing education data systems 🤝 Mobilizing staff in special schools to support mainstream classrooms   Together, these efforts can help Djibouti move toward a progressive, system-wide shift to inclusive education, ensuring every child learns and thrives.   👉 Read the English and French report here: https://lnkd.in/dGcErt9z.   Stefania Vindrola Paseta, Thomas Godfrey-Faussett, Ghalia Ghawi, Thomas Dreesen, Linda Jones, Sayaka Usui, Mohamed ABDALLAH MAHYOUB, Loula Ali Elabe, Mohamed Meraneh   UNICEF Djibouti, MENFOP, Agence Nationale des Personnes Handicapées, UNICEF Middle East and North Africa #InclusiveEducation #LearningisForEveryone #Education #EducationResearch #SystemsStrengthening #ForEveryChild

✨ Proud to share a new report that I had the opportunity to work on. It explores how we can make the education system in Djibouti more inclusive for children with disabilities, through a pathway of short-, medium-, and long-term actions. From immediate improvements in accessibility to systemic reforms, the report offers practical steps for change. If you're working in education, policy or inclusion in similar contexts, I hope this sparks some ideas. Read the report here in English and French: https://lnkd.in/dGcErt9z Thomas Godfrey-Faussett Ghalia Ghawi

This week, curriculum experts from the Ministries of Education of Kenya and Lesotho, with support from UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa through the KIX-19 Hub, met in Naivasha, Kenya, for an in-person exchange on inclusive education for children with disabilities in Lesotho. The engagement focused on deepening Kenya’s understanding of Lesotho’s curriculum and education context, applying a disability-inclusive lens to identify key issues and opportunities. This shared analysis will guide the next step: an in-depth technical training in Maseru later this year, where Kenya will support Lesotho’s curriculum reform and adaptation process. This South–South cooperation highlights the power of peer learning: Kenya sharing its experience, Lesotho advancing its reform priorities, and both countries working toward classrooms where no child is left behind. UNICEF remains committed to supporting last mile initiatives — ensuring the most marginalized children, including those with disabilities, have equal opportunities to learn and thrive. This important work is made possible with support of GPE and IDRC. Helene Cron Veronicah Wangui Wongani Grace Taulo, PhD Fred Haga #InclusiveEducation #EducationForAll

🎓🍎On #TeachersDay, we spotlight UNICEF Lebanon’s #evaluation of the Teacher Training Curriculum Model. The findings are clear: investing in teachers transforms leads to more confident teaching, engaged students, and stronger alignment with national curriculum goals. The #evaluation recommends: 🔹 Strengthening mentorship and peer learning 🔹 Expanding inclusive education modules 🔹 Sustaining support systems for teachers beyond initial training Let’s honor teachers! 🔗 Explore the full evaluation: https://lnkd.in/eeVg69m9 👈. #WorldTeachersDay #UNICEF #Lebanon Justus Kamwesigye, Jamil El Khoury, Lama Ghanem, Tamara Nassereddine, Hideyuki Tsuruoka, Myriam Van Parijs, Mercy Kolok, Kerry Albright, Robert McCouch

As true Caribbean people - we always have a lot to say!  Especially when it comes to learning and sharing! Civil Society practitioners in the Caribbean now have increased knowledge and skills to implement cash and voucher assistance - and they let us know how they felt about becoming more effective humanitarian actors. The Caribbean Gender Alliance Caribbean Gender Alliance and Care International CARE, successfully hosted this training on CALP Core Cash and Voucher Assistance Skills for Programme Staff. The first sessions were held in July 2025 in St. Lucia with 22 Civil Society practitioners from 13 countries across the region - Antigua & Barbuda🇦🇬, The Bahamas🇧🇸, Barbados🇧🇧, Belize🇧🇿, Dominica🇩🇲, Grenada🇬🇩, Guyana🇬🇾, Jamaica🇯🇲, Saint Kitts & Nevis🇰🇳, Saint Lucia🇱🇨, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines🇻🇨, Suriname🇸🇷, and Trinidad & Tobago🇹🇹. We built technical skills. We strategized on practical impact. We strengthened regional relationships.  We are ready to serve. Their reflections highlight not only the value of the sessions but also the vital role Cash and Voucher Assistance plays across the region. Check out the video. For more on the Caribbean Gender Alliance: https://lnkd.in/ev424fS4 For more on CARE International: https://www.care.org/