UNICEF Gulf’s Post

The conversation on learning for climate resilience goes beyond classrooms — it’s about how nations future-proof their societies. What I found most inspiring in Doha is how GCC countries are reframing education as a driver of climate adaptation, social inclusion, and economic diversification. From AI and green skills to community resilience and youth leadership, the region is translating ambition into systems change. At UNICEF, we see education as the connective tissue between climate action, poverty reduction, and human capital development — and the Gulf is showing how visionary policies can make this integration real. The next frontier is clear: ensuring that every child, everywhere, not only learns about climate change, but learns to shape the solutions. 🌍💡 #SocialSummit2025 #UNICEF #GCC #ClimateEducation #GreenSkills #ForEveryChild #FutureofLearning

📘 The Continental TVET Strategy 2025–2034 is here and every African should read it! Launched during Africa Skills Week 2025, the Continental #TVET Strategy for Sustainable Development, Social Justice, and Employability for All outlines how technical and vocational #education can respond to the continent’s evolving social and economic needs. It speaks to how we gain #skills, find work, and build livelihoods; and proposes concrete steps to make #training systems more inclusive, practical, and relevant to communities across #Africa. It also focuses on equipping Africa’s youth with #digital, #green, and #climate-smart skills that are essential for building a capable workforce to realize the #AfCFTA and advance the goals of #Agenda2063. Developed through input from #civilsociety, #youth, private sector partners, governments, and training institutions, the strategy reflects the collective knowledge and experiences of people from all walks of life. 📖 Explore the strategy and see how it connects to your work, family, community, and country’s #development. #SkillsDevelopment #EducationForAll #SDGs

We call on all stakeholders to invest resources, action, and effort in realising every commitment of the Declaration, especially on education, which is closely linked with poverty eradication, decent work, and social inclusion. Education must build competence, drive innovation, and create employment by connecting learning with technology and enterprise. In Kenya, we have reformed our curriculum to a competency-based model, recruited more teachers to close the staffing gap, and increased education funding by nearly one billion dollars to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. Attended an Education Forum on the sidelines of the Second World Summit for Social Development, in Doha, Qatar, focused on re-imagining learning to end poverty, create decent work, promote inclusion, and seize opportunities in the digital age.

H.E. Fahad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development, expressed his pleasure in hosting the Second World Social Summit, highlighting Qatar’s commitment to advancing the global development agenda. He emphasized that nutrition and education are deeply interconnected pillars for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Strengthening partnerships between the health, education, and community sectors is essential to create lasting impact. H.E. Al-Sulaiti underscored that when children are hungry, schools are empty—but when schools begin cooking and providing nourishment, communities come back to life. He called for collective leadership to promote nutrition in schools and communities, turning advocacy into national action plans that empower the next generation. Qatar, he noted, looks forward to reaffirming its commitment through this summit, working hand in hand with global partners to build a healthier, more educated, and sustainable future for all.

For many young people, the climate crisis is not just a concern; it’s a call to create. Through EMPOWER 2025, the Education Above All Foundation is helping youth in Qatar turn climate action into green entrepreneurship and innovation for national progress. Read how they are driving sustainability and leadership in this Gulf Times feature: https://lnkd.in/dn-2z2vF Abdulla Al Abdulla | Ayan Said

Breaking silos. Building synergy! PSDF met with UNDP Pakistan for an initial discussion on areas of mutual interest — from export-oriented skills and inclusive training models to public-private financing instruments and alignment with government priorities under the Chief Minister’s framework. Both sides emphasized the need for a coordinated national action plan for skills, where government, donors, and implementing agencies align to enhance outcomes across climate, digital, and export-driven sectors. Key focus areas included developing skills for international markets, designing life skills training for crisis-affected communities, and district-level skills mapping to better match training supply with labour demand. These discussions mark an important step toward building a cohesive, future-ready, and SDG-aligned skills ecosystem for Pakistan. #PSDF #UNDP #SkillsForFuture #ClimateAction #DigitalPakistan #ExportReadyWorkforce #CrisisManagement #PartnershipsForImpact #PublicPrivatePartnerships #SDGs

If you take online courses from UN Agencies, it will boost your profile to get NGO jobs. Here are 10 sites to get free courses 👇🏼1. World Health Organization (WHO) - OpenWHO Learn about public health, infectious diseases, and emergencies. https://openwho.org/ 2. UNICEF Agora Access courses on child rights, development, and humanitarian action. https://lnkd.in/dP2HcAPe 3. United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Explore topics on sustainable development and nature-based solutions. https://lnkd.in/d__BB-bp 4. UN Climate Change (UN CC:Learn) Courses on climate change, sustainability, and green economy. https://lnkd.in/dhPQUdPG 5. UNITAR Free courses on leadership, disaster response, and more. https://lnkd.in/dEgnkyyf 6. UNSSC (United Nations System Staff College) Access leadership and development-focused courses. https://lnkd.in/ddeWR_ew 7. World Food Programme (WFP) Nutrition-focused online resources. https://lnkd.in/dGbV5XyE 8. The World Bank Group Topics include economic development and financial inclusion. https://lnkd.in/dv3xSEpP 9. DisasterReady.org Over 600 free courses on humanitarian aid and disaster management. https://lnkd.in/di_yNHEy 10. Kaya by Humanitarian Leadership Academy Offers courses on humanitarian skills like WASH and protection. https://kayaconnect.org/

GCA and MMUST Award Small Grants to Empower Youth-Led Climate Action Across Africa 🌍🌱 GCA in partnership with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, is awarding EUR 2,000 grants to 15 youth-led organizations in the African Youth Adaptation Network to deliver training using the GCA Adaptation Training Toolkit. This work builds on the Youth Academy on Adaptation and Leadership — developed by GCA in partnership with the University of Nairobi and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen — and will strengthen skills in project preparation, access to finance, and locally led resilience solutions. Replications of training will take place across Egypt 🇪🇬, Tunisia 🇹🇳, Madagascar 🇲🇬, Mauritius 🇲🇺, Seychelles 🇸🇨, Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, Benin 🇧🇯, Ghana 🇬🇭, Liberia 🇱🇷, Mali 🇲🇱, Ethiopia 🇪🇹, Kenya 🇰🇪, South Sudan 🇸🇸, Cameroon 🇨🇲, and the Democratic Republic of Congo 🇨🇩. 👉 Read the press release: https://brnw.ch/21wWUrA

We’re proud to announce that FTVA Madagascar has been selected among 15 youth-led organizations across Africa to receive the GCA–MMUST Small Grant! 🌍🇲🇬 Through this support, we will deliver climate adaptation training using the GCA Adaptation Training Toolkit, empowering young people and communities in Madagascar to build resilience, access finance, and lead local solutions to climate challenges. This milestone strengthens our mission to foster environmental sustainability and youth empowerment in Ankaramalaza and beyond. 🌱💪 Global Center on Adaptation FTVA Madagascar (Association of Young Actives in Ankaramalaza of Madagascar) #GCA #MMUST #Youth4Adaptation #FTVA #ClimateAction #Madagascar #Resilience

Webinar Highlights | Fully Funded Scholarships in Europe Organized by Youth Evolution Foundation (YEF) in collaboration with Studypedia Overseas Education The Youth Evolution Foundation (YEF) successfully organized an impactful webinar on Fully Funded Scholarships in Europe, held on 1st November 2025, in collaboration with Studypedia Overseas Education. This initiative reflects YEF’s ongoing commitment to advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4: Quality Education and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals. Through such informative and skill-building sessions, YEF empowers young people to access international opportunities, develop global competencies, and contribute to a more inclusive and educated society. YEF continues to strengthen youth engagement, capacity building, and awareness for a sustainable and educated future in alignment with the UN 2030 Agenda. #YouthEvolutionFoundation #Studypedia #UNSDGs #SDG4 #SDG17 #QualityEducation #PartnershipsForTheGoals #YouthEmpowerment #EducationForAll #UN2030Agenda #UN #UNDP #UNDPPakistan #SustainableDevelopment #GlobalOpportunities United Nations UNDP UNDP Pakistan SDGs