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#EducationCannotWait is the global fund for education in emergencies & protracted crises in the #UN. #222MillionDreamsβœ¨πŸ“š #SDG4 #ECWResults #ShareTheirVoices

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Kickoff of #ECW's mission in the #DRCongo, marking the launch of ECW’s new #MYRP in the country!

In Kinshasa, Graham Lang met with the Ministry of National Education of theπŸ‡¨πŸ‡©, donors & cluster partners to strengthen education in emergencies and #KeepHopeAlive.

πŸ“· @unicef.org #DRCongo

02.02.2026 20:54 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education: Education Cannot Wait International Day of Education Statement | Education Cannot Wait Today’s International Day of Education underscores the power of youth in co-creating education – a reminder that young people are not only learners, but essential partners in shaping the future of edu...

The Power of Youth in Co-Creating Education

#EducationDay underscores the power of youth in co-creating #education– a reminder that young people are not only learners, but essential partners in shaping the future of education, especially in crisis settings.

educationcannotwait.org/news-stories...

23.01.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skills Training Program Builds Futures in Haiti Forced out of school by armed violence in Haiti, young people are finding hope in a UNICEF- supported job skills training program.

In #Haiti, a job skills training program run by UNICEF and partners with funding from @educannotwait.bsky.social is providing out-of-school young people with a path to employment and hope.

In a country where more than 1,600 schools are closed, these courses offer a vital lifeline.

13.01.2026 20:47 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Getting Ahead of the Flood: How Education Cannot Wait Investments in Anticipatory Action Is Keeping Pakistan’s Children Learning | Education Cannot Wait By Anfal Saqib, ECW First Emergency Response Manager, and Ehsan Ullah, Education Officer, UNICEF Pakistan

"Getting ahead of the flood" - excellent new blog post from our members @educannotwait.bsky.social and @unicef.org on why acting before crises is so crucial to protect #education for children and youth in emergencies.

www.educationcannotwait.org/news-stories...

15.01.2026 08:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨#HappyNewYear from all of us at #EducationCannotWait!

Thank you to our global partners for the crucial role you play as we work together to #KeepHopeAlive by reaching crisis-affected children with safe, inclusive #QualityEducation.

We look forward to reaching even more together in 2026✨

01.01.2026 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Afghan Dreamer: Somaya Faruqi's Journey from Robotics to Global Advocate β€œWe must keep hope alive for the girls of Afghanistan.”

For several years, Somaya Faruqi broke through barriers as captain of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. Today, she continues to inspire as she works with @educannotwait.bsky.social and UNICEF to protect every girl's right to learn. #AfghanGirlsVoices

29.12.2025 16:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Afghan Dreamer: Somaya Faruqi's Journey from Robotics to Global Advocate β€œWe must keep hope alive for the girls of Afghanistan.”

For several years, Somaya Faruqi broke through barriers as captain of the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. Today, she continues to inspire as she works with @educannotwait.bsky.social and UNICEF to protect every girl's right to learn. #AfghanGirlsVoices

26.12.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelter From the Storm for Children in Mali UNICEF is delivering life-changing education investments in Mali, with funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW).

Years of conflict, chronic poverty and climate shocks have made Mali a hard place to be a child.

Through funding from @educannotwait.bsky.social, UNICEF is addressing these issues by building schools, training teachers and helping young learners realize their potential:

14.11.2025 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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✨ From all of us at #EducationCannotWait, warm wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season to you and your loved ones.

Thank you for standing with us to #KeepHopeAlive for crisis-affected girls and boys, and for helping turn their dreams into reality through quality education.

25.12.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Afghan Dreamer: from Robotics to Education Advocate

Afghanistan is the only country that bans girls from attending school beyond the primary level. Education advocate #SomayaFaruqi is working with #ECW & @unicefusa.org to protect every girl’s right to learn.

www.forbes.com/sites/unicef...

24.12.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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#ECW Newsletter!
Ft. interview w/πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έβ€™s Minister of General Education & Instruction, Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok; new emergency grant for #Bangladesh; new #AccelerationFacility grant to green learning spaces in crisis settings, missions to #Chad & #LAC, #16DaysOfActivism & more.

mailchi.mp/educationcan...

17.12.2025 17:56 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Via @kentpage.bsky.social

13.12.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Education Cannot Wait Interviews Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, Minister of General Education and Instruction for South Sudan | Education Cannot Wait Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok has served as South Sudan’s Minister of General Education and Instruction since March 2025. Previously, he served as the Ministry’s Undersecretary for five years and worked at the...

#ECW Interviews Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, Minister of General Education & Instruction for #SouthSudan

"Donors should scale up funding for education in places likeπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡Έ because #education is one of the most effective investments we can make in a crisis."

πŸ‘‰ www.educationcannotwait.org/news-stories...

15.12.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn how a reparative education initiative by
GSF, Neem Foundation & local partners–funded through an ECW AF grant–is helping children affected by conflict-related sexual violence rediscover confidence, connection & the joy of learning in #Nigeria.

educationcannotwait.org/news-stories...

11.12.2025 19:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New #ECW Knowledge Exchange Brief!

ECW launches a new series to elevate practice-based learning from crisis-affected contexts & strengthen the humanitarian–development–peace Triple Nexus in #EiEPC.

πŸ‘‰ www.educationcannotwait.org/resource-lib...

11.12.2025 01:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“° How #ECW investments in #AnticipatoryAction is keeping #Pakistan’s children learning

From safeguarding school records to preparing temporary learning spaces, communities are acting early to protect education before disasters strike.

πŸ‘‰ www.educationcannotwait.org/news-stories... @unicef.org

10.12.2025 18:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In collaboration with Education Cannot Wait and UNICEF we are pleased to introduce a new tool to helpΒ monitorΒ and address GBV-related risks in and around #education.

Read, use, share ➑️https://ow.ly/MHeA50XFK1h



08.12.2025 15:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Day9 of #16Days

We must get every girl–everywhere–into safe, inclusive learning environments.

On #IDPD2025, #ECW calls for inclusive, gender-equitable & safe education in emergencies for all girls and boys, including those w/disabilities – so they can learn, thrive and reach their full potential.

04.12.2025 02:55 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ πŸ’š High-quality education requires an appropriate framework. That is why the FCA is supporting the furnishing and equipping of the Berestyn Vocational School in the Kharkiv region with the support of the Education Cannot Wait.

#vocationaleducation #educationcannotwait #right2education

21.10.2025 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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ECW Announces US$2 Million Grant for Flood-Affected Children in Pakistan First Emergency Response grant will reach 34,483 students through local consortium led by the Rural Support Programmes Network NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ β€” Education Cannot Wait (ECW) announced today a US$2 million First Emergency Response grant to address the urgent education needs of children affected by Pakistan’s devastating monsoon floods. The 12-month grant […]

ECW Announces US$2 Million Grant for Flood-Affected Children in Pakistan #Pakistan #EducationCannotWait #FloodRelief #EmergencyResponse #ChildEducation

08.11.2025 14:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skills Training Program Builds Futures in Haiti Forced out of school by armed violence in Haiti, young people are finding hope in a UNICEF- supported job skills training program.

In #Haiti, a job skills training program run by UNICEF and partners with funding from @educannotwait.bsky.social is providing out-of-school young people with a path to employment and hope.

In a country where more than 1,600 schools are closed, these courses offer a vital lifeline.

29.11.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#Day4 of #16Days!

Ending #GBV requires everyone to act: governments, civil society, local organizations, the private sector, humanitarian actors, schools and communities.

#EducationCannotWait urges all partners to stand together and insist: there is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence.

29.11.2025 02:37 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Education Cannot Wait Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Support Refugee Education in Bangladesh Education Cannot Wait has pledged a $3.5 million grant to help address the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, aiming to provide education for 180,000 children.

Education Cannot Wait Announces $3.5 Million Grant to Support Refugee Education in Bangladesh #Bangladesh #ECW #Cox's_Bazar #Rohingya

12.11.2025 19:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #Day3 of #16Days, ECW highlights the essential role of women leaders in education.

Research shows women-led schools often achieve stronger learning outcomes due to effective instruction & inclusive leadership practices.

Strengthening women’s leadership in EiE improves outcomes for every girl!

28.11.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in Brussels next Monday to explore how education can drive the next decade of EU external action and contribute to the success of #GlobalGateway.

πŸ—“ 1 December 2025 | 14:00–16:00
πŸ“ Mission of Norway to the EU (Norway House), Brussels

πŸ”— Register now: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

27.11.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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On #Day2 of #16Days, ECW highlights the importance of supporting teachers & education personnel with training on:

🟠 #GBV core concepts
🟠 Psychological first aid
🟠 Safe referrals
🟠 Risk mitigation in & around learning spaces

This work is essential to make learning safe for all children, esp. girls

27.11.2025 00:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Skills Training Program Builds Futures in Haiti Forced out of school by armed violence in Haiti, young people are finding hope in a UNICEF- supported job skills training program.

In #Haiti, a job skills training program run by UNICEF and partners with funding from @educannotwait.bsky.social is providing out-of-school young people with a path to employment and hope.

In a country where more than 1,600 schools are closed, these courses offer a vital lifeline.

25.11.2025 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and #Day1 of #16Days.

Amid rising humanitarian needs, #ECW reaffirms its commitment to gender equality and #GBVRiskMitigation β€” advancing safe, inclusive & gender-equitable education for crisis-affected girls worldwide.

26.11.2025 05:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œWe had to keep them calm”

β€œWe had to keep them calm”

In Balata CampπŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ, teachers trained through @nrc-global.bsky.social Better Learning Programme – supported by #ECW – used tools to help children manage stress during explosions.

ECW invests in #MHPSS support so girls & boys can learn & feel safe.

www.nrc.no/perspectives...

24.11.2025 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shelter From the Storm for Children in Mali UNICEF is delivering life-changing education investments in Mali, with funding from Education Cannot Wait (ECW).

Shelter from the Storm for Children in #Mali

β€œWe studied in poor conditions & it was difficult to follow lessons.”~Aichatou

In one of the most challenging areas of Mali, an ECW-funded programme w/ @unicef.org is helping children access safe learning.

@unicefusa.org: unicefusa.org/stories/shel...

24.11.2025 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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